[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1217-1218]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00090]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2012-1080]
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). This Committee
advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters
related to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not
limited to training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and
fitness standards.
DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to
reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) on or before
March 11, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the
following address: Commandant (CG-OES-1), ATTN MERPAC, US Coast Guard,
2100 2ND ST SW STOP 7126, WASHINGTON DC 20593-7126; or by faxing (202)
372-1926; or by emailing to davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil. This notice is
available in our online docket, USCG-2012-1080, at http://www.regulations.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, ADFO of MERPAC;
telephone 202-372-1445 or email at davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MERPAC is a Federal advisory committee
established under the authority of section 871 of The Homeland Security
Act of 2002, (Title 6, United States Code, section 451). This committee
is established in accordance with and operates under the provisions of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Title 5, United States Code,
Appendix). MERPAC advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine,
including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification,
documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee will advise,
consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent
judgment to the Secretary.
MERPAC is expected to meet approximately twice a year as called for
by its charter, once at or near Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington,
DC, and once at a location outside of Washington. It may also meet for
extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may also
meet to consider specific tasks as required.
We will consider applications for six positions that expire or
become vacant on June 1, 2013. To be eligible, you should have
experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: One
position for a marine educator representing the viewpoint of State
Maritime Academies; one position for a licensed engineering officer who
is licensed as either a limited chief engineer or a designated duty
engineer; one position for a licensed deck officer with an unlimited
tonnage master's license with experience on tank vessels; one position
for a member who represents the viewpoint of shipping companies
employed in ship operation management; one position for an unlicensed
seaman who represents the viewpoint of Qualified Members of the Engine
Department; and one position for a member who will be drawn from the
general public.
If you are selected as a member from the general public, you will
be appointed and serve as a Special Government Employee (SGE) as
defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. As a
candidate for appointment as a SGE, applicants are required to complete
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). A completed
OGE Form 450 is not releasable 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). Only the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO)
or his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the
Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by contacting the
individual listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
of this notice. Applications not accompanied by a completed OGE-Form
450 will not be considered.
Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory
committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with
provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104-65 as amended).
Each MERPAC committee member serves a term of office of up to three
years. Members may be considered to serve consecutive terms. All
members serve without compensation from the Federal Government;
however, upon request, they do receive travel reimbursement and per
diem.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an
employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Davis J. Breyer, ADFO
of MERPAC by mail, fax, or email according to the instructions in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice. Send your cover letter and resume in
time for it to be received by the ADFO on or before March 11, 2013.
To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2012-1080) in the Search box,
and click ``Search''. Please do not post your resume on this site.
During the vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide date of
birth and social security number.
Dated: December 31, 2012.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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