Notice2024-24431
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies
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Published
October 22, 2024
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (Committee). The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including review of proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations and policies.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84360-84361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24431]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2024-0884]
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice; request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill two
vacancies on the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (Committee).
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee provides advice and makes
recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security via the
Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to Great Lakes
pilotage, including review of proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations
and policies.
DATES: Complete applications must reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or
before December 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Applications must include (a) a cover letter expressing a
letter of support from the nominating group, a cover letter expressing
the nominees' interest in an appointment to the Committee and detailing
their qualifications to serve as a representative of the groups and/or
viewpoints identified in the two open 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
perspective. Applications should be submitted via email with the
subject line ``Application for GLPAC'' to Mr. Francis Levesque at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0f697d6e616c667c217d21636a796a7c7e7a6a4f7a7c6c6821626663"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4b2a6b5bab7bda7faa6fab8b1a2b1a7a5a1b194a1a7b7b3fab9bdb8">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Frank Levesque, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory
Committee; telephone 571-308-4941 or email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dfb9adbeb1bcb6acf1adf1b3baa9baacaeaaba9faaacbcb8f1b2b6b3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f19783909f929882df83df9d94879482808494b184829296df9c989d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
is a Federal advisory committee. The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory
Committee operates under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 9307 and makes
recommendations to the Secretary and the U.S. Coast Guard on matters
relating to the Great Lakes. The Committee operates under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 117-286, 5
U.S.C. ch. 10).
Meetings of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will be
held with the approval of the Designated Federal Officer. The Committee
is required to meet at least once per year. Additional meetings may be
held at the request of a majority of the Committee or at the discretion
of the Designated Federal Officer.
For these vacancies, member serves a term of office of up to 4
years. Members may serve a maximum of six consecutive years. All
members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or other
compensation from the Federal Government. The only compensation the
members may receive is for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu
of subsistence, and actual reasonable expenses incurred in the
performance of their direct duties for the Committee in accordance with
Federal Travel Regulations.
We will consider nominations for the following positions:
1. One member chosen from among nominations made by vessel
operators that contract for Great Lakes Pilotage Services;
2. One member chosen from among nominations made by shippers whose
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports.
To be eligible, applicants who are nominated should have particular
expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the regulations and
policies on the pilotage vessels on the Great Lakes, and at least five
years of practical experience in maritime operations.
The members who fill the two positions 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). As representatives, the members are expected to
represent and speak on behalf of interests, views, or biases of a
recognizable group of persons or class of stakeholders.
If you are appointed as a member of the Committee, you will be
required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Gratuitous Service
Agreement.
In order for the Department to fully leverage broad-ranging
experience and education, the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
must be diverse with regard to the stakeholders represented. The
Department is committed to pursuing opportunities, consistent with
applicable law, to
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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, email your application to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fe988c9f909d978dd08cd0929b889b8d8f8b9bbe8b8d9d99d0939792"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c0a6b2a1aea3a9b3eeb2eeaca5b6a5b3b1b5a580b5b3a3a7eeada9ac">[email protected]</span></a> as
provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
The U.S. Coast Guard will not consider incomplete or late
applications.
Privacy Act Statement
Purpose: To obtain qualified applicants to fill two vacancies on
the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee. When you apply for
appointment to the DHS' Great Lakes Pilotage 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. 9307; 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 57642, 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: October 17, 2024.
Michael D. Emerson,
Director, Marine Transportation Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.
[FR Doc. 2024-24431 Filed 10-21-24; 8:45 am]
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