Notice2024-20804
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
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Published
September 13, 2024
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is requesting applications to fill ten vacancies on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and non- mineral energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 178 (Friday, September 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74972-74973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20804]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2024-0434]
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice; request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is requesting applications to fill ten
vacancies on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee
(Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security on matters relating to activities directly involved
with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and non-
mineral energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within
the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
DATES: Your completed application should reach the U.S. Coast Guard on
or before October 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Applications must include: (a) a cover letter expressing
interest in an appointment to the National Offshore Safety Advisory
Committee and detailing the applicants qualifications to serve as
Special Government Employee representing the general public, and/or as
a representative in one or more of the ten other membership positions,
(b) a resume detailing the applicant's relevant experience for the
position applied for, and (c) a brief 2-3 paragraph biography written
in third person. Applications should be submitted via email with
subject line ``NOSAC Vacancy Application'' to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9a9988d8b909a92d7aed7ba95988b92b98c8a9a9ed7949095"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e5b58491978c868ecbb2cba68984978ea590968682cb888c89">[email protected]</span></a>
or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d49ea1a7a0bdbafa84fa93bbb2b294a1a7b7b3fab9bdb8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c78db2b4b3aea9e997e980a8a1a187b2b4a4a0e9aaaeab">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Patrick W. Clark, Designated
Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee;
telephone 571-607-8236; or email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e7b78693958e848cc9b0c9a48b86958ca792948480c98a8e8b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="712110050318121a5f265f321d10031a31040212165f1c181d">[email protected]</span></a>; or
Lieutenant Justin Goff, Alternate Designated Federal Officer; telephone
(571) 610-0130; or email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f4be8187809d9adaa4dab39b9292b481879793da999d98"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c882bdbbbca1a6e698e68fa7aeae88bdbbabafe6a5a1a4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory
Committee is a Federal advisory committee. The Committee was
established on December 4, 2018, by section 601 of the Frank LoBiondo
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-282, 132 Stat.
4284), 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 non-mineral 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 ten positions:
(a) Two members representing entities engaged in the production of
petroleum. (Two of two positions are open).
(b) One member representing entities engaged in offshore drilling.
(One of two positions is open).
(c) One member representing entities engaged in the support, by
offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore mineral and oil
operations, including geophysical services. (One of two positions is
open).
(d) One member representing entities engaged in diving services
related to offshore construction, inspection, and maintenance.
(e) One member representing entities engaged in safety and training
services related to offshore exploration and construction.
(f) One member representing entities providing subsea engineering
construction or remotely operated vehicle support to the offshore
industry.
(g) One member representing entities individuals employed in
offshore operations and, of the two, one shall have recent practical
experience on a vessel or offshore unit involved in the offshore
mineral and energy industry. (One of two positions are open).
(h) One member representing national environmental entities and
entities providing environmental protection, compliance, or response
services to the offshore industry.
(i) One member representing the general public (but not a specific
environmental group).
The members who will fill positions (a) through (h) as 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).
If you are selected to fill position (i) as described above, as a
member drawn from the general public, you will be appointed and serve
as a Special Government Employee as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a).
Applicants for appointment as a Special Government Employee are
required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE
Form 450) for new entrants and if appointed as a member must submit OGE
Form 450 annually. The U.S. Coast Guard may not release the reports or
the information in them 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 U.S. Coast Guard Ethics Official or his or
her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Applicants can obtain this form by going to the website of the Office
of Government Ethics (<a href="http://www.oge.gov">www.oge.gov</a>), or by calling or emailing the
individuals listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal Advisory
Committees in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on
Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards and
Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). Registered lobbyists are
``lobbyists,'' as defined in 2 U.S.C. 1602, who are required by 2
U.S.C. 1603 to register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk
of the House of Representatives.
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.
If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Committee,
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email your application to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#77271603051e141c592059341b16051c3702041410591a1e1b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f7a79683859e949cd9a0d9b49b96859cb782849490d99a9e9b">[email protected]</span></a> or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f3b98680879a9ddda3ddb49c9595b386809094dd9e9a9f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ade7d8ded9c4c383fd83eac2cbcbedd8dececa83c0c4c1">[email protected]</span></a> as provided in the ADDRESSES section of this
notice.
Applications for members who will serve to represent the general
public must be accompanied by a completed OGE Form 450. Once we receive
your application we will send you an email confirming receipt.
The U.S. Coast Guard will not consider incomplete or late
applications.
Privacy Act Statement
Purpose: To obtain qualified applicants to fill ten vacancies 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
information may result in your application not being considered for the
Committee.
Dated: September 5, 2024.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2024-20804 Filed 9-12-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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