[Federal Register: July 8, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 130)] [Notices] [Page 36988-36989] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr08jy98-159] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [USCG-1998-4007] National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). NBSAC advises the Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety. DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before September 30, 1998. ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant (G-OPB-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0950; or by faxing 202-267-4285. Submit application forms to the same address. This notice is available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this notice, contact Mr. A. J. Marmo, Executive Director of NBSAC, telephone (202) 267-0950, fax (202) 267-4285. For questions on viewing or submitting material to this docket, contact Dorothy Walker, Chief Dockets, Department of Transportation, 202-366-9329. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council(NBSAC) was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. It is a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. NBSAC provides advice to the Coast Guard regarding regulations and other major boating safety matters. Members for the Council are drawn equally from the following 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 Transportation. The Council 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. The Coast Guard will consider applications for the following seven positions that expire or become vacant in December 1998: two representatives of State officials responsible for State boating safety programs; three representatives of recreational boat and associated equipment manufacturers; and two representatives of the general public. Mayors are particularly encouraged to submit applications to fill appropriate vacancies. Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating safety. Each member serves for a term of 3 years unless filling an unexpired term. Some members may serve consecutive terms. 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 [[Page 36989]] Federal court or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (4 U.S.C. 552a). Dated: July 2, 1998. Ernest R. Riutta, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Operations. [FR Doc. 98-18114 Filed 7-7-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-M