Notices. Request for applications
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BILLING CODE 4910-06-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [USCG-2000-7444] National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Request for applications. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). NBSAC advises the Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety. DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before September 15, 2000. 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. Send your application in written form to the above street address. This notice and the application form are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. A. J. Marmo, Executive Director of NBSAC, telephone 202-267-0950, fax 202-267-4285. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C.
App. 2. It advises the Coast Guard regarding regulations and other major boating safety matters. NBSAC members 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. NBSAC 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. We will consider applications for the following six positions that expire or become vacant in December 2000: one representative of State officials responsible for State boating safety programs; two representatives of recreational boat and associated equipment manufacturers; and three representatives of national recreational boating organizations. Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their particular 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, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Dated: May 31, 2000. Kenneth T. Venuto, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Operations Policy. [FR Doc. 00-14155 Filed 6-5-00; 8:45 am]