Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC); Vacancies

The Coast Guard originally requested people to apply for membership to the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) in the June 2, 1998, Federal Register [USCG-1998-3882]. Several applications were received; however, the Coast Guard is providing more time for applicants. If you applied in response to the June 2 notice you do not need to submit another application. All applications submitted will be considered for the positions available. CFIVAC is a Federal advisory committee covered by 5 U.S.C. App. 2. As required by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-424, the Coast Guard established

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, and fish tender vessels. 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 member 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. CFIVAC meets at least once a year in 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 six positions that expire or become vacant in October 1999 in the following categories: (a) Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) General Public (one position); (c) Equipment Manufacturers (one position). Persons selected as general public members are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, on an annual basis. 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). Each member serves for a term of three 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 policy of the Department of Transportation on ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups.

Dated: June 11, 1999. Joseph J. Angelo, Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. [FR Doc. 99-15759 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P