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Agency: Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Under Secretary
for Preparedness, Center for Faith-based
and Community Initiatives.
Title: Emergency Preparedness
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[CGD08–07–005]
Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety
Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Coast Guard, DHS.
Solicitation for membership.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This notice requests
individuals interested in serving on the
Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety
Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) to
submit their application for membership
to Commander, United States Coast
Guard Sector Houston/Galveston.
HOGANSAC provides advice and makes
recommendations to the Coast Guard on
matters relating to the safe navigation of
vessels to and from the Ports of
Galveston, Houston, and Texas City, and
throughout Galveston Bay, Texas.
DATES: Applications for membership
must be complete and postmarked no
later than March 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may request an
application form by writing to
Commander(spw), USCG Sector
Houston-Galveston, 9640 Clinton Drive,
Houston, TX 77029; by calling LTjg
Kevin Cooper at (713–678–9001); by
submitting a faxed request to 713–671–
5156; or by visiting HOGANSAC’s Web
site https://www.homeport.uscg.mil
under: Missions > Ports and Waterways
> Safety Advisory Committees >
HOGANSAC. All application forms
must be returned to the following
address: Commander, USCG Sector
Houston/Galveston (spw), Attn:
HOGANSAC Executive Secretary, 9640
Clinton Drive, Houston, TX 77029.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR
Jerry C. Torok, Executive Secretary of
HOGANSAC at (713–671–5164) or LTjg
Kevin Cooper, Assistant to the
Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC at
(713–678–9001).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
HOGANSAC is a Federal advisory
committee subject to the provisions of 5
U.S.C. App. 2. This committee provides
local expertise to the Secretary of
Homeland Security and the Coast Guard
on such matters as communications,
surveillance, traffic control, anchorages,
aids to navigation, and other related
topics dealing with navigation safety in
the Houston/Galveston area. The
committee normally meets at least three
times a year at various locations in the
Houston/Galveston area. Members serve
voluntarily, without compensation from
the Federal Government for salary,
travel, or per diem. The term of
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membership is for two years.
Individuals appointed by the Secretary
based on applications submitted in
response to this solicitation will serve
from May 2007 until May 2009.
By law, the Committee consists of
nineteen members who have particular
expertise, knowledge, and experience
regarding the transportation, equipment,
and techniques that are used to ship
cargo and to navigate vessels in the
inshore and the offshore waters of the
Gulf of Mexico. Committee members
represent a wide range of
constituencies. There are twelve
membership categories: (1) Two
members who are employed by the Port
of Houston Authority or have been
selected by that entity to represent
them; (2) two members who are
employed by the Port of Galveston or
the Texas City Port Complex or have
been selected by those entities to
represent them; (3) two members from
organizations that represent shipowners,
stevedores, shipyards, or shipping
organizations domiciled in the State of
Texas; (4) two members representing
organizations that operate tugs or barges
that utilize the port facilities at
Galveston, Houston, and Texas City; (5)
two members representing shipping
companies that transport cargo from the
ports of Galveston and Houston on
liners, break bulk, or tramp steamer
vessels; (6) two members representing
those who pilot or command vessels
that utilize the ports of Galveston,
Houston and Texas City; (7) two at-large
members who may represent a
particular interest group but who use
the port facilities at Galveston, Houston
or Texas City; (8) one member
representing labor organizations
involved in the loading and unloading
of cargo at the ports of Galveston or
Houston; (9) one member representing
licensed merchant mariners other than
pilots, who perform shipboard duties on
vessels which utilize the port facilities
of Galveston, Houston or Texas City;
(10) one member representing
environmental interests; (11) one
member representing the general public
and (12) one member representing
recreational boaters.
In support of the policy of the
Department of Homeland Security on
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast
Guard encourages applications from
qualified women and members of
minority groups. Individuals nominated
to represent the general public will be
required to complete a Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form
450). Neither the report nor the
information it contains may be released
to the public, except under an order
issued by a Federal court or as
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otherwise provided under the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
Dated: February 26, 2007.
J.R. Whitehead,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG–2007–27451]
National Boating Safety Advisory
Council
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of meetings.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Boating Safety
Advisory Council (NBSAC) and its
subcommittees on boats and associated
equipment, prevention through people,
and recreational boating safety strategic
planning will meet to discuss issues
relating to recreational boating safety.
All meetings will be open to the public.
DATES: NBSAC will meet on Saturday,
April 21, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., and on Monday, April 23, 2007,
from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Prevention
through People Subcommittee will meet
on Saturday, April 21, 2007, from 1:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Recreational
Boating Safety Strategic Planning
Subcommittee will meet on Sunday,
April 22, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Boats and Associated Equipment
Subcommittee will meet on Sunday,
April 22, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
These meetings may close early if all
business is finished. On Sunday, April
22, 2007, a subcommittee meeting may
start earlier if the preceding
subcommittee meeting closed early.
ADDRESSES: NBSAC will meet at the
Grand River Center, 500 Bell St,
Dubuque, IA 52001. The subcommittee
meetings will be held at the same
address. Send written material and
requests to make oral presentations to
Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Executive Secretary of
NBSAC, Commandant (CG–3PCB–1),
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100
Second Street SW., Washington, DC
20593–0001. This notice is available on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or the
Office of Boating Safety’s Web site at
https://www.uscgboating.org/nbsac/
nbsac.htm.
Jeff
Ludwig, Executive Secretary of NBSAC,
telephone 202–372–1061, fax 202–372–
1932.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Notice of
these meetings is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2.
Tentative Agendas of Meetings:
National Boating Safety Advisory
Council (NBSAC):
(1) Remarks—Mr. James P. Muldoon,
NBSAC Chairman; Rear Admiral Brian
Salerno, Director of Inspections &
Compliance.
(2) Swearing in of recent appointees
(includes new members and continued
members).
(3) Chief, Office of Boating Safety
update on NBSAC Resolutions and
Recreational Boating Safety Program
report.
(4) Executive Director’s report.
(5) Chairman’s session.
(6) TSAC Liaison’s report.
(7) NAVSAC Liaison’s report.
(8) Coast Guard Auxiliary report.
(9) National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators report.
(10) Update on development of Vessel
Identification System.
(11) Report on upcoming national
boating survey.
(12) Prevention Through People
Subcommittee report.
(13) Boats and Associated Equipment
Subcommittee report.
(14) Recreational Boating Safety
Strategic Planning Subcommittee report.
A more detailed agenda can be found
at https://www.uscgboating.org/nbsac/
nbsac.htm, after April 3, 2007.
Prevention Through People
Subcommittee: Discuss current
regulatory projects, grants, contracts,
and new issues affecting the prevention
of boating accidents through outreach
and education of boaters.
Boats and Associated Equipment
Subcommittee: Discuss current
regulatory projects, grants, contracts,
and new issues affecting boats and
associated equipment.
Recreational Boating Safety Strategic
Planning Subcommittee: Discuss current
status of the strategic planning process
and any new issues or factors that could
impact, or contribute to, the
development of the strategic plan for the
recreational boating safety program.
Procedural: All meetings are open to
the public. At the Chairs’ discretion,
members of the public may make oral
presentations during the meetings. If
you would like to make an oral
presentation at a meeting, please notify
the Executive Secretary of your request
no later than Friday, March 30, 2007.
Written material for distribution at a
meeting should reach the Coast Guard
no later than Thursday, April 5, 2007.
If you would like a copy of your
material distributed to each member of
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the committee or subcommittee in
advance of a meeting, please submit 30
copies to the Executive Director no later
than Thursday, April 5, 2007.
Information on Services for
Individuals with Disabilities: For
information on facilities or services for
individuals with disabilities or to
request special assistance at the
meetings, contact the Executive
Secretary of NBSAC as soon as possible.
Dated: March 7, 2007.
Brian M. Salerno,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of
Inspections and Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[CGD08-07-005]
Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Solicitation for membership.
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SUMMARY: This notice requests individuals interested in serving on the
Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) to
submit their application for membership to Commander, United States
Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston. HOGANSAC provides advice and
makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters relating to the
safe navigation of vessels to and from the Ports of Galveston, Houston,
and Texas City, and throughout Galveston Bay, Texas.
DATES: Applications for membership must be complete and postmarked no
later than March 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to
Commander(spw), USCG Sector Houston-Galveston, 9640 Clinton Drive,
Houston, TX 77029; by calling LTjg Kevin Cooper at (713-678-9001); by
submitting a faxed request to 713-671-5156; or by visiting HOGANSAC's
Web site https://www.homeport.uscg.mil under: Missions > Ports and
Waterways > Safety Advisory Committees > HOGANSAC. All application
forms must be returned to the following address: Commander, USCG Sector
Houston/Galveston (spw), Attn: HOGANSAC Executive Secretary, 9640
Clinton Drive, Houston, TX 77029.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Jerry C. Torok, Executive
Secretary of HOGANSAC at (713-671-5164) or LTjg Kevin Cooper, Assistant
to the Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC at (713-678-9001).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HOGANSAC is a Federal advisory committee
subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. App. 2. This committee provides
local expertise to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Coast
Guard on such matters as communications, surveillance, traffic control,
anchorages, aids to navigation, and other related topics dealing with
navigation safety in the Houston/Galveston area. The committee normally
meets at least three times a year at various locations in the Houston/
Galveston area. Members serve voluntarily, without compensation from
the Federal Government for salary, travel, or per diem. The term of
membership is for two years. Individuals appointed by the Secretary
based on applications submitted in response to this solicitation will
serve from May 2007 until May 2009.
By law, the Committee consists of nineteen members who have
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the
transportation, equipment, and techniques that are used to ship cargo
and to navigate vessels in the inshore and the offshore waters of the
Gulf of Mexico. Committee members represent a wide range of
constituencies. There are twelve membership categories: (1) Two members
who are employed by the Port of Houston Authority or have been selected
by that entity to represent them; (2) two members who are employed by
the Port of Galveston or the Texas City Port Complex or have been
selected by those entities to represent them; (3) two members from
organizations that represent shipowners, stevedores, shipyards, or
shipping organizations domiciled in the State of Texas; (4) two members
representing organizations that operate tugs or barges that utilize the
port facilities at Galveston, Houston, and Texas City; (5) two members
representing shipping companies that transport cargo from the ports of
Galveston and Houston on liners, break bulk, or tramp steamer vessels;
(6) two members representing those who pilot or command vessels that
utilize the ports of Galveston, Houston and Texas City; (7) two at-
large members who may represent a particular interest group but who use
the port facilities at Galveston, Houston or Texas City; (8) one member
representing labor organizations involved in the loading and unloading
of cargo at the ports of Galveston or Houston; (9) one member
representing licensed merchant mariners other than pilots, who perform
shipboard duties on vessels which utilize the port facilities of
Galveston, Houston or Texas City; (10) one member representing
environmental interests; (11) one member representing the general
public and (12) one member representing recreational boaters.
In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications
from qualified women and members of minority groups. Individuals
nominated to represent the general public will be required to complete
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Neither the
report nor the information it contains may be released to the public,
except under an order issued by a Federal court or as
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otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
Dated: February 26, 2007.
J.R. Whitehead,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
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