Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancies, 60860-60861 [2014-24013]

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To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To request more information on the proposed programs submit requests to: Jack Stein, Ph.D., Director, Office of Science Policy and Communications, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 5185, Rockville, MD 20852, or for application forms to be used by these programs that will recruit pre-college through post-doctoral underrepresented individuals and individuals of special populations into the research programs of the Institute for research training and research development, for forging mentor/mentee relationships and networking between newly funded underrepresented researchers and experienced investigators funded by NIDA; and for a fellowship program to train new researchers, and support experienced researchers of other nations, in research to advance the science of HIV and drug use while fostering multinational research in this disease area. The application forms will be web-based. OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total annualized burden hours are 426. call non-toll free number 301–443–6071 or email your request, including your address to: jack.stein@nih.gov. Comments Due Date: Comments regarding these programs are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. Proposed Collection: Application Forms for Research Development and Training Grants, 0925–New, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Need and Use of Information Collection: These programs offer grants and traineeships necessary for growing the biomedical researcher workforce, and the diversity in this workforce. The application forms will collect information of applicants for selecting those that would benefit most effectively from the programs. NIDA is requesting generic approval from OMB ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response Total annual burden hour Form name Type of respondent Summer Internship ............................ Students ........................................... Undergraduates ................................ Scientists .......................................... Scientists .......................................... 100 100 100 75 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 100 100 100 75 Scientists .......................................... 45 1 1 45 Scientist Mentors .............................. 25 1 15/60 6 Research Development Seminar Series. HIV—Drug Use Research Fellowship:. Dated: October 2, 2014. Genevieve deAlmeida, Project Clearance Liaison, National Institute on Drug Abuse. [FR Doc. 2014–24008 Filed 10–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–USCG–2014–0692] Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancies Coast Guard, DHS. Request for applications. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Oct 07, 2014 Jkt 235001 Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer on or before December 8, 2014. ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the following address: Commandant (CG– OES–1), ATTN Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, US Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593–7509; or by faxing (202) 372– 8382; or by emailing to davis.j.breyer@ uscg.mil. This notice is available in our online docket, USCG–2014–0692, at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; telephone 202–372–1445 or email at davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee is an advisory committee established under the Secretary’s authority in section 871 of The Homeland Security Act of 2002, (Title 6, United States Code, section 451). This DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Committee is established in accordance with and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix, Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Statute 770, as amended). The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee will advise, consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to the Secretary. The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee is expected to meet approximately twice a year as called for by its charter, once at or near Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC, and once at a location outside of Washington, DC. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may also meet to consider specific tasks as required. We will consider applications for the following six positions that expire or E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 8, 2014 / Notices become vacant on June 1, 2015: Two positions for marine educators, one of whom will represent the viewpoint of maritime training institutions other than State or Federal Maritime Academies and also represent the viewpoint of the small vessel industry, and one representing the viewpoint of State Maritime Academies; one position for a member drawn from the general public; one position for an engineering officer who is licensed as a Chief Engineer any horsepower; and two positions for deck officers, one of whom is a licensed merchant marine deck officer of oceans any gross tons, the other licensed for inland or river route with limited or unlimited tonnage, and one of whom must have a master’s license or a master of towing vessels license. If you are selected as a member from the general public, you will be appointed and serve as a Special Government Employee as defined in section 202(a) of Title 18, United States Code. As a candidate for appointment as a Special Government Employee, applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). A completed OGE Form 450 is not releasable 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 Agency Ethics Official or his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by contacting the individual listed above. Applications for a member drawn from the general public which are not accompanied by a completed OGE-Form 450 will not be considered. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–65 as amended). Each Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee member serves a term of office of up to three years. Members may be considered to serve consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from the Federal Government; however, upon request, they may receive travel reimbursement and per diem. The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in selection of Committee members on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Oct 07, 2014 Jkt 235001 information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions. If you are interested in applying to become a member of the Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee by mail, fax, or email according to the instructions in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. Indicate the position you wish to fill and specify your area of expertise, knowledge, and experience that qualifies you to serve on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. Note that during the vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide date of birth and social security number. Dated: October 3, 2014. J. G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. 2014–24013 Filed 10–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2014–0029] Public Assistance Policy on Insurance, RP9530.1 Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deana Platt, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472–3160, 202–646– 3642. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice, which can be viewed by clicking on the ‘‘Privacy Notice’’ link in the footer of www.regulations.gov. You may submit your comments and material by the methods specified in the ADDRESSES section above. Please submit your comments and any supporting material by only one means to avoid the receipt and review of duplicate submissions. Docket: The proposed policy is available in Docket ID FEMA–2014– 0029. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and search for the Docket ID. Submitted comments may also be inspected at FEMA, Office of Chief Counsel, Room 8NE, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472–3515. II. Background The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting comments on the proposed Public Assistance Policy on Insurance. DATES: Comments must be received by December 8, 2014. ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified by Docket ID FEMA–2014– 0029 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Please note that this proposed policy is not a rulemaking and the Federal Rulemaking Portal is being utilized only as a mechanism for receiving comments. Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 8NE, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472–3515. SUMMARY: 60861 This policy addresses insurance under FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The proposed policy does not have the force or effect of law. FEMA seeks comment on the proposed policy, which is available online at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket ID FEMA–2014–0029. Based on the comments received, FEMA may make appropriate revisions to the proposed policy. FEMA will consider any comments received in the drafting of the final policy. When or if FEMA issues a final policy, FEMA will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register and make the final policy available at https://www.regulations.gov. The final policy will not have the force or effect of law. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4012a, 4106, 5154, 5155, 5172, 5189, and 5189f; 44 CFR 206.250, 206.251, 206.252, 206.253. E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60860-60861]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24013]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-USCG-2014-0692]


Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. This Committee advises 
the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters related 
to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not limited to 
training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness 
standards.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer on or before December 8, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-OES-1), ATTN Merchant Marine 
Personnel Advisory Committee, US Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin 
Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509; or by faxing (202) 
372-8382; or by emailing to davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil. This notice is 
available in our online docket, USCG-2014-0692, at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; 
telephone 202-372-1445 or email at davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory 
Committee is an advisory committee established under the Secretary's 
authority in section 871 of The Homeland Security Act of 2002, (Title 
6, United States Code, section 451). This Committee is established in 
accordance with and operates under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix, Pub. L. 
92-463, 86 Statute 770, as amended). The Merchant Marine Personnel 
Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, 
including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification, 
documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee will advise, 
consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent 
judgment to the Secretary.
    The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee is expected to 
meet approximately twice a year as called for by its charter, once at 
or near Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC, and once at a 
location outside of Washington, DC. It may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may also meet to 
consider specific tasks as required.
    We will consider applications for the following six positions that 
expire or

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become vacant on June 1, 2015: Two positions for marine educators, one 
of whom will represent the viewpoint of maritime training institutions 
other than State or Federal Maritime Academies and also represent the 
viewpoint of the small vessel industry, and one representing the 
viewpoint of State Maritime Academies; one position for a member drawn 
from the general public; one position for an engineering officer who is 
licensed as a Chief Engineer any horsepower; and two positions for deck 
officers, one of whom is a licensed merchant marine deck officer of 
oceans any gross tons, the other licensed for inland or river route 
with limited or unlimited tonnage, and one of whom must have a master's 
license or a master of towing vessels license.
    If you are selected as a member from the general public, you will 
be appointed and serve as a Special Government Employee as defined in 
section 202(a) of Title 18, United States Code. As a candidate for 
appointment as a Special Government Employee, applicants are required 
to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). 
A completed OGE Form 450 is not releasable 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 Agency Ethics Official 
or his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the 
Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by contacting the 
individual listed above. Applications for a member drawn from the 
general public which are not accompanied by a completed OGE-Form 450 
will not be considered.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory 
committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with 
provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-65 as amended).
    Each Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee member serves a 
term of office of up to three years. Members may be considered to serve 
consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from the 
Federal Government; however, upon request, they may receive travel 
reimbursement and per diem.
    The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in 
selection of Committee members on the basis of race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. 
The Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse 
candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Davis J. Breyer, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel 
Advisory Committee by mail, fax, or email according to the instructions 
in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this 
notice. Indicate the position you wish to fill and specify your area of 
expertise, knowledge, and experience that qualifies you to serve on the 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. Note that during the 
vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide date of birth and 
social security number.

    Dated: October 3, 2014.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2014-24013 Filed 10-7-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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