Document ID: USCG-2011-0040-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2011-03-02T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11503-11504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4647]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0040]

National Offshore 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 Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the 
Coast Guard on matters affecting the offshore industry.

DATES: Completed application forms should reach us on or before April 
18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Application forms are available for download on the Advisory 
Committee's website at https://homeport.uscg.mil/nosac. Look under 
FAQ's, NOSAC Application, View Document. You may also request an 
application form by writing Kevin Y. Pekarek, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer (ADFO) of National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, 
Commandant (CG-5222), Attn: Vessel and Facility Operations Standards, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 
20593-7126; or by calling (202) 372-1386; or by faxing (202) 372-1926; 
or by e-mailing to Kevin.Y.Pekarek2@uscg.mil. Also a copy of the 
application form, as well as this notice, is available in our online 
docket, USCG-2011-0040, at http://www.regulations.gov. Send your

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completed application to Kevin Y. Pekarek, ADFO at the street address 
above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Y. Pekarek, ADFO of National 
Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC); telephone (202) 372-1386; 
fax (202) 372-1926; or e-mail at Kevin.Y.Pekarek2@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee (NOSAC) (``Committee'') is a Federal advisory committee under 
5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). It was established under authority of 
Title 6 U.S.C. section 451 and advises the Secretary of Homeland 
Security on matters affecting the offshore industry.
    The Committee expects to meet at least 2 times a year as called for 
by its charter and normally meets in Houston, Texas or New Orleans, 
Louisiana. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. NOSAC or its 
subcommittees may conduct telephonic meetings at other times throughout 
the year when necessary for specific tasking.
    We will consider applications for the five positions that expired 
or became vacant on January 31, 2011. The positions are:
    (a) One person representing enterprises specializing in the 
support, by offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore 
mineral and oil operations including geophysical;
    (b) One person representing safety and training related to offshore 
exploration and construction;
    (c) One person representing companies engaged in the production of 
petroleum;
    (d) One person representing environmental interests; and,
    (e) One person representing enterprises specializing in offshore 
drilling.
    To be eligible, applicants for all available positions should have 
expertise and/or knowledge and experience regarding the technology, 
equipment and techniques that are used or are being developed for use 
in the exploration for and the recovery of offshore mineral resources.
    Registered lobbyists required to comply with provisions contained 
in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 110-81, as amended) are 
not eligible to serve on Federal Advisory Committees. Each NOSAC 
Committee 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 reimbursement of travel expenses, or 
other compensation from the Federal Government.
    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 different characteristics and attributes of persons that 
enhance the mission of the Coast Guard.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send a completed application to Kevin Y. Pekarek, ADFO of 
NOSAC at Commandant (CG-5222)/NOSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second 
Street, SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126. Applications must be 
received on or before April 18, 2011. Please do not complete the 
political affiliation portion of the application because all NOSAC 
appointments are made without regard to political affiliation. In 
addition to your ``HOME ADDRESS'', please include a valid e-mail 
address in that block. In the ``TELEPHONE'' block please include a 
valid contact number.
    A copy of the application form is available in the docket for this 
notice. To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
enter the docket number for this notice (USCG-2011-0040) in the Search 
box, please do not post your applications on this site.

    Dated: February 25, 2011.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2011-4647 Filed 3-1-11; 8:45 am]
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