[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 68 (Monday, April 8, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 15555-15556] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-8673] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [CGD 96-013] National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC)
Agency
Coast Guard, DOT.
Action
Request for applications.
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Summary
The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on NOSAC.
Dates
Completed applications and supporting documentation should be submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard before November 30, 1996.
Addresses
Persons interested in applying for membership on NOSAC 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
Captain Robert L. Skewes, Executive Director, or Mr. James M. Magill, Assistant to the Executive Director, NOSAC, at (202) 267-1181, or by fax at (202) 267-4570.
Supplementary Information
NOSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Chief, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Directorate, on safety and rulemaking matters related to the offshore mineral and energy industries. NOSAC consists of 14 regular members who have particular expertise, knowledge, and expertise regarding the transportation and other technology, equipment, and techniques that are used, or are being developed for use, in the exploration or recovery of offshore mineral resources. The advice and recommendations of NOSAC also assist the U.S. Coast Guard in formulating U.S. positions at meetings of the International Maritime Organization. NOSAC meets at least once a year at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. Special meetings may also be called. Subcommittee meetings are held as required to consider specific problems. Applications will be considered for four positions that expire or become vacant in January 1997. To be eligible, applicants should have experience in offshore operations, diving services, pipelaying, and general public interest
associated with offshore activities. Persons selected as ``general public'' members are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, SF450, annually. The purpose of this 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 a term of 3 years. A limited portion of the membership may serve consecutive terms. Members of NOSAC serve at their own expense, and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the Federal Government. 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 1, 1996. Joseph J. Angelo, Director for Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Directorate. [FR Doc. 96-8673 Filed 4-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M