Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH), 31620-31622 [2015-13399]

Download as PDF 31620 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 106 / Wednesday, June 3, 2015 / Notices The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives on or before July 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free of charge from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201502-1240-002 (this link will only become active on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202– 693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or sending an email to DOL_ PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Submit comments about this request by mail or courier to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL– OWCP, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202–395–6881 (this is not a toll-free number); or by email: OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters are encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Attn: Departmental Information Compliance Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or sending an email to DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. DATES: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). This ICR seeks approval under the PRA for revisions to the Notice of Termination, Suspension, Reduction, or Increase in Benefit Payments information collection. Coal mine operators, their representatives, and their insurers who have been identified as responsible for paying Black Lung benefits to an eligible miner or an eligible surviving dependent of the miner are called Responsible Operators (ROs). An RO who pays benefits to a beneficiary is required to report any change in the benefit amount to the Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation within the OWCP. Form CM–908, when properly completed and submitted, notifies the agency of the change in the beneficiary’s benefit amount and the reason for the change. This information collection has been classified as a tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Jun 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 revision, because of minor enhancements to Form CM–908; however, no changes to the content in the form of the form are proposed. Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 section 432 authorizes this information collection. See 30 U.S.C. 942. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless it is approved by the OMB under the PRA and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1240–0030. The current approval is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2015; however, the DOL notes that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. New requirements would only take effect upon OMB approval. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2015 (80 FR 8699). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1240–0030. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL–OWCP. Title of Collection: Notice of Termination, Suspension, Reduction, or Increase in Benefit Payments. OMB Control Number: 1240–0030. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 325. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 1,000 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $5,200. Dated: May 27, 2015. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–13395 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2015–0014] Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for nomination of members to serve on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. AGENCY: OSHA invites interested persons to submit nominations for membership on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. DATES: You must submit nominations for MACOSH membership (POSTMARKED, SENT, TRANSMITTED, OR RECEIVED) by July 20, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations and supporting materials by one of the following methods: Electronically: You may submit nominations, including attachments, electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting nominations; Facsimile: If your nomination and supporting materials, including attachments, do not exceed 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648; Regular mail, express mail, hand delivery, and messenger or courier SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 106 / Wednesday, June 3, 2015 / Notices service: You may submit nominations and supporting materials to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2015– 0014, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Deliveries (express mail, hand (courier) delivery, and messenger service) are accepted during the Docket Office’s normal business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., e.t. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0014). Because of security-related procedures, submissions by regular mail may result in a significant delay in receipt. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures for making submissions by express mail, hand (courier) delivery, and messenger service. OSHA will post submissions in response to this Federal Register notice, including personal information provided, without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Docket: To read or download submissions in response to this Federal Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA–2015–0014 at https:// www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are available in the https:// www.regulations.gov index; however, some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download through that Web page. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–3647, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. For general information about MACOSH: Ms. Amy Wangdahl, Director, Office of Maritime and Agriculture, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–3609, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–2086; email wangdahl.amy@dol.gov. For copies of this Federal Register notice: Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at https:// www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and other relevant information, are also available at OSHA’s Web page at: www.osha.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Jun 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health invites interested persons to submit nominations for membership on MACOSH. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Secretary of Labor renewed the MACOSH charter for two years on April 30, 2015. MACOSH is a Federal Advisory Committee established under the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and regulations issued pursuant to those statutes (29 CFR part 1912, 41 CFR part 102–3). The Committee advises the Secretary of Labor on matters relating to occupational safety and health programs, enforcement, new initiatives, and standards for the maritime industries of the United States, which include longshoring, marine terminals, commercial fishing, and shipyard employment. OSHA invites persons interested in serving on MACOSH to submit their names for consideration for Committee membership. MACOSH reports to the Secretary of Labor through OSHA, and functions solely as an advisory body. MACOSH provides recommendations and advice to the Department of Labor and OSHA on various policy issues pertaining to safe and healthful employment in the maritime industries. The Secretary of Labor consults with MACOSH on various subjects, including: Ways to increase the effectiveness of safety and health standards that apply to the maritime industries, injury and illness prevention, the use of stakeholder partnerships to improve training and outreach initiatives, and ways to increase the national dialogue on occupational safety and health. In addition, MACOSH provides advice on enforcement initiatives that will improve the working conditions and the safety and health of workers in the maritime industries. The Committee meets approximately two times per year. Committee members serve without compensation, but OSHA provides travel and per diem expenses. Members serve a two-year term, which begins from the date of appointment by the Secretary of Labor. The current MACOSH membership term expires on January 16, 2016. MACOSH Membership MACOSH consists of not more than 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Labor. The Agency seeks committed MACOSH members who have a strong interest in the safety and health of PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31621 workers in the maritime industries. The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace. The Secretary of Labor will appoint members to create a broad-based, balanced and diverse committee reflecting the shipyard, longshoring, and commercial fishing industries, and representing affected interests such as employers, employees, safety and health professional organizations, government organizations with interests or activities related to the maritime industry, academia, and the public. Nominations of new members or resubmissions of former or current members will be accepted in all categories of membership. Interested persons may nominate themselves or submit the name of another person whom they believe to be interested in, and qualified to serve on, MACOSH. Nominations may also be submitted by organizations from one of the categories listed above. Submission Requirements Nominations must include the following information: (1) Nominee’s contact information and current employment or position; (2) Nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on MACOSH and other relevant organizations and associations; (3) Maritime industry interest (e.g., employer, employee, public, safety and health professional organization, state safety and health agency, academia) that the nominee is qualified to represent; (4) A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications that addresses the nominee’s suitability for membership; and (5) A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in MACOSH meetings, and has no conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on MACOSH. OSHA will conduct a basic background check of candidates before their appointment to MACOSH. The background check will involve accessing publicly available, Internetbased sources. Member Selection The Secretary of Labor will select MACOSH members based on their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of occupational safety and health, particularly in the maritime industries. Information received through this nomination process, and other relevant sources of information, will assist the Secretary of Labor in appointing members to MACOSH. In selecting MACOSH members, the E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1 31622 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 106 / Wednesday, June 3, 2015 / Notices Secretary of Labor will consider individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals. OSHA will publish a list of MACOSH members in the Federal Register. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 655(b)(1) and 656(b), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912), and 29 CFR part 1912. Signed at Washington, DC, on May 27, 2015. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2015–13399 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2015–0013] National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Announcement of a NACOSH meeting. AGENCY: NACOSH will meet June 18, 2015, in Washington, DC. In conjunction with the committee meeting, the NACOSH Temporary Workers Work Group will meet June 17, 2015. DATES: NACOSH meeting: NACOSH will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015. NACOSH Work Group meeting: The NACOSH Temporary Workers Work Group will meet from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 17. Comments, requests to speak, speaker presentations, and requests for special accommodations: You must submit (postmark, send, transmit) comments, requests to address NACOSH, speaker presentations, and requests for special accommodations for the NACOSH and NACOSH Work Group meetings by June 9, 2015. ADDRESSES: NACOSH and NACOSH Work Group meetings: NACOSH and the NACOSH Work Group will meet in Room N–4437 A/B/C, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Jun 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 Submission of comments, requests to speak and speaker presentations: You may submit comments and requests to speak at the NACOSH meeting, identified by docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0013), by one of the following methods: Electronically: You may submit materials, including attachments, electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for making submissions. Facsimile: If your submission, including attachments, does not exceed 10 pages, you may fax it to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Regular mail, express mail, hand delivery, or messenger/courier service (hard copy): You may submit your materials to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2015–0013, Room N– 2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 (TTY (887) 889–5627). OSHA’s Docket Office accepts deliveries (hand deliveries, express mail, and messenger/ courier service) during normal business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. e.t., weekdays. Requests for special accommodations: Please submit requests for special accommodations to attend the NACOSH and NACOSH Work Group meetings by email, telephone, or hard copy to Ms. Gretta Jameson, OSHA, Office of Communications, Room N–3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–1999 (TTY (887) 889–5627); email jameson.grettah@ dol.gov. Instructions: Your submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0013). Due to security-related procedures, receipt of submissions by regular mail may experience significant delays. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures for making submissions by hand delivery, express delivery, or messenger/courier service. For additional information about submissions, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. OSHA will post in the public docket, without change, any comments, requests to speak, and speaker presentations, including any personal information that you provide. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–3647, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–1999 (TTY (877) 889–5627); email meilinger.francis2@ dol.gov. For general information: Ms. Michelle Walker, Director, OSHA Technical Data Center, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 (TTY (877) 889–5627); email walker.michelle@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACOSH meeting: NACOSH will meet Thursday, June 18, 2015, in Washington, DC. Some NACOSH members may attend the meeting by teleconference. NACOSH meetings are open to the public. NACOSH was established by Section 7(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 656) to advise, consult with and make recommendations to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the administration of the OSH Act. NACOSH is a continuing advisory committee of indefinite duration. NACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part 102–3), and OSHA’s regulations on NACOSH (29 CFR part 1912a). The tentative agenda for the NACOSH meeting includes: • An update from the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on key OSHA initiatives, including the severe injury reporting rule; • Remarks from the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; • NACOSH Emergency Response Subcommittee; and • Report from the NACOSH Temporary Workers Workgroup on developing best practice language for protecting temporary workers as part of employers’ injury and illness prevention programs. OSHA transcribes and prepares detailed minutes of NACOSH meetings. OSHA posts the transcripts and minutes in the public docket along with written comments, speaker presentations, and other materials submitted to NACOSH or presented at NACOSH meetings. NACOSH Work Group meeting: The NACOSH Temporary Workers Work Group will meet Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The meeting is open to the public. E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31620-31622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13399]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2015-0014]


Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health 
(MACOSH)

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for nomination of members to serve on the Maritime 
Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health.

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SUMMARY: OSHA invites interested persons to submit nominations for 
membership on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety 
and Health.

DATES: You must submit nominations for MACOSH membership (POSTMARKED, 
SENT, TRANSMITTED, OR RECEIVED) by July 20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations and supporting materials by one 
of the following methods:
    Electronically: You may submit nominations, including attachments, 
electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting nominations;
    Facsimile: If your nomination and supporting materials, including 
attachments, do not exceed 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA 
Docket Office at (202) 693-1648;
    Regular mail, express mail, hand delivery, and messenger or courier

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service: You may submit nominations and supporting materials to the 
OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2015-0014, U.S. Department of 
Labor, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. 
Deliveries (express mail, hand (courier) delivery, and messenger 
service) are accepted during the Docket Office's normal business hours, 
8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., e.t.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and 
docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2015-
0014). Because of security-related procedures, submissions by regular 
mail may result in a significant delay in receipt. Please contact the 
OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures for making 
submissions by express mail, hand (courier) delivery, and messenger 
service.
    OSHA will post submissions in response to this Federal Register 
notice, including personal information provided, without change at 
https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties 
about submitting personal information such as Social Security numbers 
and birthdates.
    Docket: To read or download submissions in response to this Federal 
Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA-2015-0014 at https://www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are available in the 
https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some documents (e.g., 
copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download 
through that Web page. All submissions, including copyrighted material, 
are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Mr. Frank 
Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of 
Labor, Room N-3647, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; 
telephone: (202) 693-1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
    For general information about MACOSH: Ms. Amy Wangdahl, Director, 
Office of Maritime and Agriculture, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 
Room N-3609, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; 
telephone: (202) 693-2086; email wangdahl.amy@dol.gov.
    For copies of this Federal Register notice: Electronic copies of 
this Federal Register notice are available at https://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and other 
relevant information, are also available at OSHA's Web page at: 
www.osha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health invites interested persons to submit 
nominations for membership on MACOSH.

Background

    The Secretary of Labor renewed the MACOSH charter for two years on 
April 30, 2015. MACOSH is a Federal Advisory Committee established 
under the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) 
(29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, and regulations issued pursuant to those statutes (29 
CFR part 1912, 41 CFR part 102-3). The Committee advises the Secretary 
of Labor on matters relating to occupational safety and health 
programs, enforcement, new initiatives, and standards for the maritime 
industries of the United States, which include longshoring, marine 
terminals, commercial fishing, and shipyard employment. OSHA invites 
persons interested in serving on MACOSH to submit their names for 
consideration for Committee membership.
    MACOSH reports to the Secretary of Labor through OSHA, and 
functions solely as an advisory body. MACOSH provides recommendations 
and advice to the Department of Labor and OSHA on various policy issues 
pertaining to safe and healthful employment in the maritime industries. 
The Secretary of Labor consults with MACOSH on various subjects, 
including: Ways to increase the effectiveness of safety and health 
standards that apply to the maritime industries, injury and illness 
prevention, the use of stakeholder partnerships to improve training and 
outreach initiatives, and ways to increase the national dialogue on 
occupational safety and health. In addition, MACOSH provides advice on 
enforcement initiatives that will improve the working conditions and 
the safety and health of workers in the maritime industries. The 
Committee meets approximately two times per year. Committee members 
serve without compensation, but OSHA provides travel and per diem 
expenses. Members serve a two-year term, which begins from the date of 
appointment by the Secretary of Labor. The current MACOSH membership 
term expires on January 16, 2016.

MACOSH Membership

    MACOSH consists of not more than 15 members appointed by the 
Secretary of Labor. The Agency seeks committed MACOSH members who have 
a strong interest in the safety and health of workers in the maritime 
industries. The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to equal 
opportunity in the workplace. The Secretary of Labor will appoint 
members to create a broad-based, balanced and diverse committee 
reflecting the shipyard, longshoring, and commercial fishing 
industries, and representing affected interests such as employers, 
employees, safety and health professional organizations, government 
organizations with interests or activities related to the maritime 
industry, academia, and the public.
    Nominations of new members or resubmissions of former or current 
members will be accepted in all categories of membership. Interested 
persons may nominate themselves or submit the name of another person 
whom they believe to be interested in, and qualified to serve on, 
MACOSH. Nominations may also be submitted by organizations from one of 
the categories listed above.

Submission Requirements

    Nominations must include the following information:
    (1) Nominee's contact information and current employment or 
position;
    (2) Nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior 
membership on MACOSH and other relevant organizations and associations;
    (3) Maritime industry interest (e.g., employer, employee, public, 
safety and health professional organization, state safety and health 
agency, academia) that the nominee is qualified to represent;
    (4) A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications 
that addresses the nominee's suitability for membership; and
    (5) A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is 
willing to regularly attend and participate in MACOSH meetings, and has 
no conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on MACOSH.
    OSHA will conduct a basic background check of candidates before 
their appointment to MACOSH. The background check will involve 
accessing publicly available, Internet-based sources.

Member Selection

    The Secretary of Labor will select MACOSH members based on their 
experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of occupational 
safety and health, particularly in the maritime industries. Information 
received through this nomination process, and other relevant sources of 
information, will assist the Secretary of Labor in appointing members 
to MACOSH. In selecting MACOSH members, the

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Secretary of Labor will consider individuals nominated in response to 
this Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals. 
OSHA will publish a list of MACOSH members in the Federal Register.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this 
notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 655(b)(1) and 656(b), 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912), and 
29 CFR part 1912.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on May 27, 2015.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2015-13399 Filed 6-2-15; 8:45 am]
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