[Federal Register: April 16, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 73)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[USCG-1999-5511]

 
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard intends to establish the Great Lakes Pilotage 
Advisory Committee (GLPAC) and is seeking applications for appointment 
to membership. GLPAC will provide advice and make recommendations to 
the Coast Guard on regulations and policies on the pilotage of vessels 
on the Great Lakes.

DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 15, 
1999.

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; or by faxing 202-267-4700. Submit 
application forms to the same address. This notice and the application 
form are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Frank J. Flyntz, Executive Director of GLPAC, or Thomas Lawler, 
Assistant to the Executive Director, telephone 202-366-8981, fax 202-
366-7147.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee 
(GLPAC) will be a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. 
App. 2. It will terminate on September 30, 2003, unless extended by 
Congress.
    GLPAC will provide advice and make recommendations on Great Lakes 
pilotage to the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and 
Environmental Protection. It may advise, consult with, report to, and 
make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of 
Transportation on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage and may make 
these recommendations available to the Congress.
    GLPAC will meet at the call of the Secretary at least once a year. 
It may also meet at the call of a majority of its members. Its 
subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific problems 
as required.
    The Secretary will consider applications for seven positions that 
will have a term of not more than 5 years, as specified by the 
Secretary. GLPAC must have--
    (a) Three members who are practicing, Great Lakes pilots and who 
reflect a regional balance;
    (b) One member who represents the interests of vessel operators 
that contract for Great Lakes pilotage services;
    (c) One member who represents the interests of Great Lakes ports;
    (d) One member who represents the interests of shippers whose 
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports; and
    (e) One member who represents the interests of the general public 
and who is an independent expert on the Great Lakes maritime industry.
    To be eligible, applicants must have at least 5 years of practical 
experience in maritime operations. All members serve at their own 
expense and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or 
other compensation from the Federal Government.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.
    Applicants selected may be required to complete a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Neither the report nor the 
information it contains may be released 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).

    Dated: April 8, 1999.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Acting Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 99-9565 Filed 4-15-99; 8:45 am]
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