Document ID: USCG-2010-0316-0002
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Posted Date: 2011-06-14T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34738-34739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14621]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0316]

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). This Council advises 
the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security through the Coast 
Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other major 
boating safety matters.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) on or before 
August 15, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-5422)/NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 
20593-7581. You can also call 202-372-1061; or e-mail 
jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil.
    This notice is available in our online docket, USCG-2010-0316, at 
http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Ludwig, ADFO of National Boating 
Safety Advisory Committee; telephone 202-372-1061; fax 202-372-1908; or 
e-mail at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 
92-463). It was established under authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110 and 
advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security through 
the Coast Guard on boating safety regulations and other major boating 
safety matters. NBSAC has 21 members: Seven representatives of State 
officials responsible for State boating safety programs, seven 
representatives of recreational vessel manufacturers and associated 
equipment manufacturers, and seven representatives of national 
recreational boating organizations and the general public, at least 
five of whom are representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations. Members are appointed by the Secretary.
    The Council meets at least twice each year at a location selected 
by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes with 
the approval of the Designated Federal Officer. Subcommittees or 
working groups may also meet to consider specific problems.
    We will consider applications for seven positions that expire or 
become vacant on December 31, 2011:
     Three representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs;
     Two representatives of recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers; and
     Two representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations.

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    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. To be eligible, you should have experience in one of the 
categories listed above. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve 
on Federal advisory committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists 
required to comply with provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure 
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 110-81, as amended).
    Each member serves for a term of three years. Members may be 
considered to serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own 
expense and receive no salary, or other compensation from the Federal 
Government. The exception to this policy is when attending NBSAC 
meetings, members are reimbursed for travel expenses and provided per 
diem in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
nondiscrimination, we encourage qualified men and women and members of 
all racial and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values 
diversity; all the different characteristics and attributes of persons 
that enhance the mission of the Coast Guard.
    If you are selected as a member drawn from the general public, you 
will be appointed and serve as a special Government employee (SGE) as 
defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. As a 
candidate for appointment as a SGE, applicants are required to complete 
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). A completed 
OGE Form 450 is not releasable to the public except under an order 
issued by a Federal court or as otherwise provided under the Privacy 
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). Only the Designated Agency Ethics Official or his 
or her designate may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Jeff Ludwig, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) of NBSAC at Commandant (CG-5422)/
NBSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW., Stop 7581, Washington, 
DC 20593-7581. Send your cover letter and resume in time for it to be 
received by the ADFO on or before August 15, 2011. To visit our online 
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter the docket number for 
this notice (USCG-2010-0316) in the Search box, and click ``Go.'' 
Please do not post your resume on this site.
    Applicants for the 2010 and 2011 vacancies announced in the Federal 
Register on May 12, 2009, (74 FR 22174) and May 10, 2010, (75 FR 25872) 
will be considered for the 2011 vacancies and do not need to submit 
another cover letter or resume. Applicants for years prior to 2010 
should submit an updated resume with cover letter to ensure 
consideration for the vacancies announced in this notice.

    Dated: June 1, 2011.
K.S. Cook,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-14621 Filed 6-13-11; 8:45 am]
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