National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Initial Solicitation for Members, 10179-10180 [2020-03492]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 35 / Friday, February 21, 2020 / Notices Dated: February 14, 2020. Tyeshia M. Roberson, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–03444 Filed 2–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2020–0043] National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Initial Solicitation for Members U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Request for applications. AGENCY: The Coast Guard is requesting applications from persons interested in serving in membership on the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (‘‘Committee’’). This recently established Committee will advise the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to national commercial fishing safety. Please read this notice for a description of the 18 Committee positions we are seeking to fill. DATES: Your completed application should reach the Coast Guard on or before April 21, 2020. ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in an appointment to the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee and a resume detailing the applicant’s experience. We will not accept a biography. Applications should be submitted via one of the following methods: • By Email: CGfishsafe@uscg.mil (preferred). • By Mail: Commandant (CG–CVC–3), Attn: CFSAC ADFO, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593– 7501. SUMMARY: Mr. Jonathan Wendland, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Telephone 202– 372–1245 or Email at CGfishsafe@ uscg.mil. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee is a federal advisory committee. It will operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, and the administrative SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Feb 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 provisions contained in Section 601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (specifically, 46 U.S.C. 15109). The Committee was established on December 4, 2018, by the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, which added section 15102, National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, to Title 46 of the U.S. Code (46 U.S.C. 15102). The Committee will advise the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to national commercial fishing safety. In accordance with 46 U.S.C section 15109(a), the Committee is required to hold meetings at least once a year, but it may meet more frequently as needs may require. The meetings are held at a location selected by the U.S. Coast Guard. All members will serve at their own expense and receive no salary or other compensation from the Federal Government, with the exception that members may be reimbursed for travel and per diem in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Under 46 U.S.C. 15109 (f) (6), membership terms expire on December 31 of the third full year after the effective date of your appointment. The Secretary may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to the Committee, 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(4). In this initial solicitation for Committee members, we will consider applications for all 18 positions: (A) Ten members shall represent the commercial fishing industry and— (i) as a group, shall together reflect a regional and representational balance; and (ii) as individuals each shall have experience— (I) in the operation in which chapter 45 of this title applies; or (II) as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish processing vessel. (B) One member shall represent naval architects and marine engineers. (C) One member shall represent manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which Chapter 45 of this title applies. (D) One member shall represent education and training professionals related to fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish tender vessels safety and personnel qualifications. (E) One member shall represent underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies. (F) One member shall represent owners of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10179 (G) Three members shall represent the general public and to the extent possible, shall include— (i) an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety, (ii) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies; and (iii) a person familiar with issues affecting fishing communities and the families of fishermen. Each member of the Committee must have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee, which is to advise the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters related to national commercial fishing safety. If you are selected as a member drawn from the general public, you will be appointed and serve as a Special Government Employee as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). Applicants for appointment as a Special Government Employee are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) for new entrants and if appointed as a member must submit Form 450 annually. The Coast Guard may not release the reports or the information in them 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 U.S. Coast Guard Ethics Official or his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the website of the Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov), or by calling or emailing the individual listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Applications for member drawn from the general public must be accompanied by a completed OGE Form 450. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity. See ‘‘Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions’’ (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). Registered lobbyists are ‘‘lobbyists,’’ as defined in 2 U.S.C. 1602, who are required by 2 U.S.C. 1603 to register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. 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, disabilities and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1 10180 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 35 / Friday, February 21, 2020 / Notices widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment selections. If you are interested in applying to become a member of the Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Jonathan Wendland, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. If you send your application to us via email, we will send you an email confirming receipt of your application. Dated: February 14, 2020. David C. Barata, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2020–03492 Filed 2–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0012] Agency Information Collection Activities: Lien Notice U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than March 23, 2020) to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on this proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to dhsdeskofficer@ omb.eop.gov. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Feb 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177, Telephone number 202–325–0056 or via email CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov. Please note that the contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National Customer Service Center at 877–227–5511, (TTY) 1–800–877–8339, or CBP website at https://www.cbp.gov/ . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (84 FR 63888) on November 19, 2019, allowing for a 60day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8. 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All comments will become a matter of public record. Overview of This Information Collection Title: Lien Notice. OMB Number: 1651–0012. Form Number: CBP Form 3485. Abstract: Section 564, Tariff Act of 19, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1564) provides that the claimant of a lien for freight, charges, or contribution in general average can notify CBP in writing of the existence of a lien, and CBP shall not PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 permit delivery of the merchandise from a public store or a bonded warehouse until the lien is satisfied or discharged. The claimant shall file the notification of a lien on CBP Form 3485, Lien Notice. This form is usually prepared and submitted to CBP by carriers, cartmen and similar persons or firms. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10179-10180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03492]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2020-0043]


National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Initial 
Solicitation for Members

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is requesting applications from persons 
interested in serving in membership on the National Commercial Fishing 
Safety Advisory Committee (``Committee''). This recently established 
Committee will advise the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security on matters relating to national commercial fishing safety. 
Please read this notice for a description of the 18 Committee positions 
we are seeking to fill.

DATES: Your completed application should reach the Coast Guard on or 
before April 21, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory 
Committee and a resume detailing the applicant's experience. We will 
not accept a biography. Applications should be submitted via one of the 
following methods:
     By Email: [email protected] (preferred).
     By Mail: Commandant (CG-CVC-3), Attn: CFSAC ADFO, U.S. 
Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20593-7501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jonathan Wendland, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Commercial Fishing Safety 
Advisory Committee; Telephone 202-372-1245 or Email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Commercial Fishing Safety 
Advisory Committee is a federal advisory committee. It will operate 
under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 
Appendix, and the administrative provisions contained in Section 601 of 
the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (specifically, 
46 U.S.C. 15109).
    The Committee was established on December 4, 2018, by the Frank 
LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, which added section 
15102, National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, to Title 
46 of the U.S. Code (46 U.S.C. 15102). The Committee will advise the 
Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to national 
commercial fishing safety.
    In accordance with 46 U.S.C section 15109(a), the Committee is 
required to hold meetings at least once a year, but it may meet more 
frequently as needs may require. The meetings are held at a location 
selected by the U.S. Coast Guard.
    All members will serve at their own expense and receive no salary 
or other compensation from the Federal Government, with the exception 
that members may be reimbursed for travel and per diem in accordance 
with Federal Travel Regulations.
    Under 46 U.S.C. 15109 (f) (6), membership terms expire on December 
31 of the third full year after the effective date of your appointment. 
The Secretary may require an individual to have passed an appropriate 
security background examination before appointment to the Committee, 46 
U.S.C. 15109(f)(4). In this initial solicitation for Committee members, 
we will consider applications for all 18 positions:
    (A) Ten members shall represent the commercial fishing industry 
and--
    (i) as a group, shall together reflect a regional and 
representational balance; and (ii) as individuals each shall have 
experience--
    (I) in the operation in which chapter 45 of this title applies; or
    (II) as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish 
processing vessel.
    (B) One member shall represent naval architects and marine 
engineers.
    (C) One member shall represent manufacturers of equipment for 
vessels to which
    Chapter 45 of this title applies.
    (D) One member shall represent education and training professionals 
related to fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish tender 
vessels safety and personnel qualifications.
    (E) One member shall represent underwriters that insure vessels to 
which chapter 45 of this title applies.
    (F) One member shall represent owners of vessels to which chapter 
45 of this title applies.
    (G) Three members shall represent the general public and to the 
extent possible, shall include--
    (i) an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety,
    (ii) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which 
chapter 45 of this title applies; and
    (iii) a person familiar with issues affecting fishing communities 
and the families of fishermen.
    Each member of the Committee must have particular expertise, 
knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the 
Committee, which is to advise the Secretary of Homeland Security on 
matters related to national commercial fishing safety.
    If you are selected as a member drawn from the general public, you 
will be appointed and serve as a Special Government Employee as defined 
in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). Applicants for appointment as a Special Government 
Employee are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report (OGE Form 450) for new entrants and if appointed as a member 
must submit Form 450 annually. The Coast Guard may not release the 
reports or the information in them 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 U.S. Coast Guard Ethics 
Official or his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial 
Disclosure Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the 
website of the Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov), or by calling 
or emailing the individual listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section. Applications for member drawn from the general public 
must be accompanied by a completed OGE Form 450.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal Advisory 
Committees in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on 
Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards and 
Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). Registered lobbyists are 
``lobbyists,'' as defined in 2 U.S.C. 1602, who are required by 2 
U.S.C. 1603 to register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk 
of the House of Representatives.
    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, disabilities and genetic information, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. 
The Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a

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widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment selections.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Jonathan Wendland, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Commercial Fishing 
Safety Advisory Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the 
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice.
    If you send your application to us via email, we will send you an 
email confirming receipt of your application.

    Dated: February 14, 2020.
David C. Barata,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2020-03492 Filed 2-20-20; 8:45 am]
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