Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), Boston, MA, 24595 [E7-8484]

Agencies

• Coast Guard
• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 85 (Thursday, May 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 24595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8484]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[CGD01-07-029]


Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), Boston, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Solicitation for membership.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership in the Area 
Maritime Security Committee, Boston, MA. The Committee assists the 
Captain of the Port, Boston, in developing, reviewing, and updating the 
Area Maritime Security Plan for the Boston area of responsibility.

DATES: Requests for membership should reach the U.S. Coast Guard 
Captain of the Port Boston, MA by June 4, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Applications for membership should be submitted to the 
Captain of the Port/Federal Maritime Security Coordinator at the 
following address: Captain of the Port Boston, U.S. Coast Guard Sector 
Boston, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness Department, 427 
Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Phillip Smith, 617-223-3008.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Committee

    The Area Maritime Security Committee, Boston, MA (AMSC), is 
established under 46 U.S.C. 70112(a)(2) and 33 CFR part 103, subpart C. 
The functions of the Committee include, but are not limited to, the 
following:
    (1) Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations.
    (2) Identifying risks (i.e., threats, vulnerabilities, and 
consequences).
    (3) Determining strategies and implementation methods for 
mitigation.
    (4) Developing and describing the process for continuously 
evaluating overall port security by considering consequences and 
vulnerabilities, how they may change over time, and what additional 
mitigation strategies can be applied.
    (5) Advising and assisting the Captain of the Port in developing, 
reviewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan under 33 CFR 
part 103, subpart E.

Positions Available on the Committee

    There are 6 vacancies on the Committee. Members may be selected 
from--
    (1) The Federal, Territorial, or Tribal government;
    (2) The State government and political subdivisions of the State;
    (3) Local public safety, crisis management, and emergency response 
agencies;
    (4) Law enforcement and security organizations;
    (5) Maritime industry, including labor;
    (6) Other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime 
security; and
    (7) Port stakeholders affected by security practices and policies.
    In support of the Coast Guard's policy on gender and ethnic 
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups 
to apply.

Qualification of Members

    Members should have at least 5 years of experience related to 
maritime or port security operations. Applicants may be required to 
pass an appropriate security background check before appointment to the 
Committee. The term of office for each vacancy is 5 years. However, a 
member may serve one additional term of office. Members will not 
receive any salary or other compensation for their service on the AMS 
Committee.

Format of Applications

    Applications for membership may be in any format. However, because 
members must demonstrate appropriate skills to evaluate the security of 
the port in accordance with part 103, as described in 33 CFR 103.410, 
we particularly encourage the submission of information highlighting 
experience in maritime or port security matters.

Authority

    Section 70112 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 
(Pub. L. 107-295) (the Act) authorizes the Secretary of the Department 
in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish Area Maritime 
Security Committees for any port area of the United States. See 33 
U.S.C. 1226; 46 U.S.C. 70112(a)(2); 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.01; Department of 
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The Act exempts Area Maritime 
Security Committees from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
Public Law 92-463, section 2, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.

    Dated: April 23, 2007.
James L. McDonald, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port/Federal Maritime 
Security Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Boston, MA.
[FR Doc. E7-8484 Filed 5-2-07; 8:45 am]
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