Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC)

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 68 (Monday, April 8, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 15555]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8671]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 96-014]


Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC)

agency: Coast Guard, DOT.

action: Request for applications.

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summary: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on CFIVAC.

dates: Completed applications and supporting documentation should be 
submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard before August 1, 1996.

addresses: Persons interested in applying for membership on CFIVAC may 
obtain an application form by writing to Commandant (G-MOS-2), U.S. 
Coast Guard, Room 1210, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001, or by calling the points of contact listed in the following 
paragraph.

for further information contact: Commandant Adan D. Guerrero, Executive 
Director, or Lieutenant Commander Mark D. Bobal, Assistant to the 
Executive Director, CFIVAC at (202) 267-1181, or by fax at (202) 267-
4570.

supplementary information: As required by the Commercial Fishing 
Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988, the Coast Guard established the 
CFIVAC to provide advice to the Coast Guard on issues related to the 
safety of commercial fishing vessels regulated under chapter 45 of 
Title 46, United States Code, which includes uninspected fishing 
vessels, fish processing vessels or fish tender vessels. The CFIVAC 
consists of 17 members as follows: Ten members from the commercial 
fishing industry who reflect a regional and representational balance 
and have experience in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of 
Title 46, United States Code applies, or as a crew member or processing 
line worker on an uninspected fish processing vessel; one member 
representing naval architects or marine surveyors; one member 
representing manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 
applies; one member representing education or training professionals 
related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender 
vessel safety, or personnel qualifications; one member representing 
underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 applies; and three 
members representing the general public, including whenever possible, 
an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety and a member of 
a national organization composed of persons representing owners of 
vessels to which chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine 
insurance industry.
    The CFIVAC meets at least once a year at different seaport cities 
nationwide. Special meetings may also be called. Subcommittee meetings 
are held to consider specific problems as required.
    Applications will be considered for five positions that expire or 
become vacant in October 1996 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (three positions); (b) Naval Architect or 
Surveyor (one position); and (c) General Public (one position). Persons 
selected as general public members are required to complete a 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, SF450, on an annual basis. 
The purpose of the report is to determine compliance with conflict of 
interest laws. This report will not be disclosed to any person unless 
release is authorized by law, such as in response to a subpoena in an 
administrative or court proceeding. Each member serves for a term of 3 
years. A limited portion of the membership may serve consecutive terms. 
Members of the CFIVAC serve without compensation from the Federal 
Government, although travel reimbursements and per diem are provided.
    In support of the U.S. Department of Transportation's policy on 
ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard is especially seeking 
applications from qualified women and minority group members.

    Dated: April 2, 1996.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director for Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 96-8671 Filed 4-5-96; 8:45 am]
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