[Federal Register: June 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 120)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 
Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health 
(MACOSH); Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for nominations for persons to serve on MACOSH.

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SUMMARY: OSHA intends to re-charter the Maritime Advisory Committee for 
Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH), which expires in April 2005. 
MACOSH advises the Secretary of Labor on matters relating to 
occupational safety and health programs, new initiatives, and standards 
for the maritime industries of the United States which include 
Longshoring, Marine Terminals, and Shipyards. The Committee will 
consist of 15 members and will be chosen from among a cross-section of 
individuals who represent the following interests: employers, 
employees; Federal and State safety and health organizations; 
professional organizations specializing in occupational safety and 
health; and national standards setting groups. OSHA invites persons 
interested in serving on MACOSH to submit their names for consideration 
for committee membership.

DATES: Nominations for MACOSH membership should be postmarked by August 
8, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Nominations for MACOSH membership should be sent to: Dorothy 
Dougherty, Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Room 
N 3718, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department 
of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Maddux, Director, Office of 
Maritime, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration, Room N-3621, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; 
telephone: (202) 693-2086.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    OSHA intends to re-charter MACOSH for another two years. MACOSH was 
established to advise the Secretary on various issues pertaining to 
providing safe and healthful employment in the maritime industries. The 
Secretary consults with MACOSH on various related subjects, including: 
ways to increase the effectiveness of safety and health regulations 
that apply to the maritime industries, injury and illness prevention, 
the use of stakeholder partnerships to improve training and outreach 
initiatives, and to increase the national dialogue on occupational 
safety and health. In addition, MACOSH provides advice on enforcement 
initiatives that will help improve the working conditions and the 
safety and health of men and women employed in the maritime industry.

II. Nominations

    OSHA is looking for MACOSH members who have a strong interest in 
the safety and health of workers in the maritime industry. The Agency 
is looking for nominees to represent the following interests and 
categories; employees, employers, State or Federal safety and health 
organizations, professional organizations, and national standards 
setting groups.
    OSHA seeks a broad-based and diverse membership for MACOSH. 
Nominations of women and minorities are encouraged. Nominations of new 
members or renominations of former or current members will be accepted 
in all categories of membership. Interested persons may nominate 
themselves or may submit the name of another person who they believe to 
be interested in and qualified to serve on MACOSH. Nominations may also 
be submitted by organizations from one of the categories listed above. 
Nominations should include the name, address, and telephone number of 
the candidate. Each nomination should include a summary of the 
candidate's training or experience relating to safety and health in the 
maritime industry and the interest the candidate represents. In 
addition to listing the candidate's qualifications to serve on the 
committee, each nomination should state that the person consents to the 
nomination and acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on MACOSH.

III. Authority

    This document was prepared under the direction of Jonathan L. 
Snare, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and 
Health, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210, pursuant to 
sections 6(b) and 7(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 
1970 (29 U.S.C. 655, 656), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
App. 2) and 29 CFR part 1912.

    Signed in Washington, DC this 20th day of June 2005.
Jonathan L. Snare,
Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor.
[FR Doc. 05-12433 Filed 6-22-05; 8:45 am]

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