[Federal Register: June 9, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 110)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2003-15189]

 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council; 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). NBSAC advises the 
Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before September 9, 
2003.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to 
Commandant, Office of Boating Safety (G-OPB-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 
Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-1077; 
or by faxing 202-267-4285. Send your application in written form 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: Mr. Jeffrey N. Hoedt, Executive 
Director of NBSAC, telephone 202-267-0950, fax 202-267-4285.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It 
advises the Coast Guard regarding regulations and other major boating 
safety matters. NBSAC members are drawn equally from the following 
three sectors of the boating community: State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs, recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers, and national recreational boating 
organizations and the general public. Members are appointed by the 
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
    NBSAC normally meets twice each year at a location selected by the 
Coast Guard. When attending meetings of the Council, members are 
provided travel expenses and per diem.
    We will consider applications received in response to this notice 
for the following eight positions that expire or become vacant in 
December 2003: Two representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs, two representatives of recreational boat 
and associated equipment manufacturers, and four representatives of 
national recreational boating organizations and the general public. 
Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Prior applicants should submit an updated application to ensure 
consideration for the vacancies announced in this notice. Each member 
serves for a term of up to 3 years. Some members may serve consecutive 
terms.
    In support of the policy of the U. S. Coast Guard on gender and 
ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority 
groups to apply.
    If you are selected as a member who represents the general public, 
we will require you to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report (OGE Form 450). We may not release the report or the information 
in it 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).


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    Dated: June 2, 2003.
Jeffrey J. Hathaway,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Operations Policy.
[FR Doc. 03-14436 Filed 6-6-03; 8:45 am]

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