Notice2024-16036

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancy

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Published
July 22, 2024

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Abstract

The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security, via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59125-59126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16036]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0388]


National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancy

AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice; request for application.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill one 
vacancy on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). 
This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security, via the 
Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to activities 
directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore 
mineral and energy resources, to the extent that such matters are 
within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard.

DATES: Completed applications must reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or 
before September 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Applications must include: (a) a cover letter expressing 
interest in an appointment to the National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee, (b) a resume detailing the applicant's relevant experience 
for the position applied for, and (c) a brief biography. Applications 
should be submitted via email with subject line ``NOSAC Vacancy 
Application'' to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#155f6066617c7b3b453b527a737355606676723b787c79"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3a99690978a8dcdb3cda48c8585a396908084cd8e8a8f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Justin Goff, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee; telephone 571-610-0130 or email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c983bcbabda0a7e799e78ea6afaf89bcbaaaaee7a4a0a5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="03497670776a6d2d532d446c656543767060642d6e6a6f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee is a Federal advisory committee. The Committee was 
established by section 601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-282, 132 Stat. 4192), and 
amended by section 8331 of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-283, 134 Stat. 4702) and is 
codified in 46 U.S.C. 15106. The Committee operates under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and 46 U.S.C. 15109. 
The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of 
Homeland Security on matters relating to activities directly involved 
with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy 
resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction 
of the U.S. Coast Guard.
    The Committee is required to meet at least once a year in 
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 15109(a). We expect the Committee to meet at 
least twice a year, but it may meet more frequently. The meetings are 
generally held in Houston, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana.
    Under provisions in 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(6), if you are appointed as 
a member of the Committee, your membership term will expire on December 
31st of the third full year after the effective date of your 
appointment. Under provisions in 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(4), the Secretary 
of Homeland Security may require an individual to have passed an 
appropriate security background examination before appointment to the 
Committee.
    All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or 
other compensation from the Federal Government. If you are appointed as 
a member of the Committee, you will be required to sign a Non-
Disclosure Agreement and a Gratuitous Services Agreement.
    In this solicitation for Committee Members, we will consider 
applications for the following position:
    One member representing entities engaged in the support, by 
offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore operations; The 
member who will fill the position described above will be appointed to 
represent the interest of their respective groups and viewpoints and 
are not Special Government Employees as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a).
    In order for the Department, to fully leverage broad-ranging 
experience and education, the National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee must be diverse with regard to professional and technical 
expertise. The Department is committed to pursuing opportunities, 
consistent with applicable law, to compose a committee that reflects 
the diversity of the Nation's people.
    The U.S. Coast Guard will not consider incomplete or late 
applications.

Privacy Act Statement

    Purpose: To obtain qualified applicants to fill one vacancy on the 
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. When you apply for 
appointment to the DHS' National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, 
DHS collects your name, contact information, and any other personal 
information that you submit in conjunction with your application. DHS 
will use this information to evaluate your candidacy for Committee 
membership. If you are chosen to serve as a Committee member, your name 
will appear in publicly-available Committee documents, membership 
lists, and Committee reports.
    Authorities: 14 U.S.C. 504; 46 U.S.C. 15106 and 15109; and 18 
U.S.C. 202(a), and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
00915.
    Routine Uses: Authorized U.S. Coast Guard personnel will use this 
information to consider and obtain qualified candidates to serve on the 
Committee. Any external disclosures of information within this record 
will be made in accordance with DHS/ALL-009, Department of Homeland 
Security Advisory Committee (73 FR 57639, October 3, 2008).
    Consequences of Failure to Provide Information: Furnishing this 
information is voluntary. However, failure to furnish the requested

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information may result in your application not being considered for the 
Committee.

    Dated: July 15, 2024.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2024-16036 Filed 7-19-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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