[Federal Register: May 30, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 104)]
[Notices]
[Page 37907]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[USCG-2002-12376]
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Great
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (GLPAC). GLPAC advises the Coast
Guard on matters related to regulations and policies on the pilotage of
vessels on the Great Lakes.
DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before July 1, 2002.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant
(G-MW), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001; by calling 202-267-6164; by faxing 202-267-4700; or by e-mailing
Jshort@comdt.uscg.mil. Send your completed application to the above
street address. This notice and the application form are available on
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Margie Hegy, Executive Director of
GLPAC, at (202) 267-0415, fax (202) 267-4700.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
(GLPAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It
advises the Secretary of Transportation, via the Commandant of the
Coast Guard, on the rules and regulations that govern the registration
of pilots, the operating requirements for U.S. registered pilots, pilot
training policies, and the policies and regulations that establish
rates charges and conditions for pilotage services.
GLPAC meets at least twice a year at various locations in the
continental United States. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes.
Subcommittees or working groups may be designated to consider specific
problems and will meet as required.
We will consider applications for two positions that expired on
April 30, 2002. The two positions we are seeking to fill represent the
interests of Great Lakes' ports, and the interests of shippers whose
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes' ports. To be eligible, you
must represent the interests of one of these two industry groups and
have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the
regulations and policies on the pilotage of vessels on the Great Lakes,
and at least 5 years of practical experience in maritime operations.
Each member serves for a term of 3 years. A few members may serve
consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from the
Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem will be
provided.
In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on
gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members
of minority groups to apply.
Dated: May 23, 2002.
Jeffrey P. High,
Acting, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and
Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 02-13514 Filed 5-29-02; 8:45 am]
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