[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 190 (Wednesday, October 1, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59166-59167]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23372]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security

15 CFR Part 762

[Docket No. 140905755-4755-01]
RIN 0694-AG30

Request for Public Comment on the Recordkeeping Requirements of
the Export Administration Regulations

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public
comment on the recordkeeping requirements of the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR). BIS is reviewing its requirements on record
retention and record creation and is considering proposing revisions to
such requirements. BIS seeks public comment on ways to improve the
recordkeeping requirements of the EAR to reduce unnecessary burden,
increase clarity, address changes in technology and data management,
and maintain the tools necessary for compliance with and enforcement of
the EAR. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking is part of BIS's
retrospective regulatory review being undertaken pursuant to Executive
Order 13563.

DATES: Comments must be received by December 1, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted to the Federal rulemaking portal
(http://www.regulations.gov). The regulations.gov ID for this notice of
inquiry is: BIS-2014-0035. Comments may also be submitted via email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or on paper to Regulatory Policy Division,
Bureau of Industry and Security, Room 2099B, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Please refer to RIN 0694-AG30 in all
comments and in the subject line of email comments. All comments
(including any personally identifying information) will be made
available for public inspection and copying.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Emme, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Export Administration,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On August 5, 2011, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
published a notice of inquiry in the Federal Register (76 FR 47527)
seeking comments pertaining to a retrospective regulatory review being
conducted by BIS pursuant to Executive Order 13563, which President
Barack Obama issued to improve regulation and regulatory review. Among
other things, the President stressed the need for the regulatory system
to allow for public participation and an open exchange of ideas, as
well as promote predictability and reduce uncertainty. The President
also emphasized that regulations must be accessible, consistent,
written in plain language, and easy to understand. Through its notice
of inquiry on this retrospective regulatory review, BIS sought comments
on aspects of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that are not
immediately affected by the Export Control Reform (ECR) initiative and
that could improve clarity in the EAR or streamline requirements to
improve efficiency and reduce burden.
    Consistent with that notice of inquiry, this advance notice of
proposed rulemaking seeks public comment on BIS's recordkeeping
requirements. The recordkeeping requirements are primarily in part 762
of the EAR and apply to both the export control provisions and
antiboycott provisions of the EAR. Part 762 describes, inter alia,
those transactions and persons subject to recordkeeping requirements in
Sec.  762.1, as well as those records required to be maintained in
Sec.  762.2 for the duration described in Sec.  762.6. While most
recordkeeping requirements pertain to documents that are created for
purposes other than retention (e.g., to obtain an export license or to
file Electronic Export Information), some provisions of the EAR require
the creation of a document solely for record retention purposes.
Section 762.2 refers to those sections of the EAR that either require
the creation of a record or otherwise reference recordkeeping
requirements. Additionally, part 762 describes requirements on
maintaining original records or reproductions, as well as producing
records for inspection.
    The recordkeeping provisions have not been comprehensively reviewed
since part 762 became effective in 1996. While BIS previously updated
part 762 to take into account electronic submissions of license
applications and other requests under the SNAP-R system, BIS has not
reviewed the recordkeeping requirements to take into account changes in
data management systems and record retention practices since that time.
In addition, BIS has not comprehensively analyzed part 762 and compared
it to the recordkeeping requirements of similar regulations, such as
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by
the Department of State. Under ECR, BIS has been working with the
Department of State to harmonize key terms where possible. The
structure and form of the EAR recordkeeping requirements vary greatly
from the structure and form of the ITAR recordkeeping requirements, as
only one section in the ITAR (22 CFR 122.5) describes the required
retention of records. While this advance notice of proposed rulemaking
is not part of ECR, BIS will take into account the provisions of the
ITAR if beneficial to the EAR.

Request for Public Comments

    BIS is considering proposing revisions to the recordkeeping
requirements of the EAR to more effectively describe those records and
persons subject to the

requirements while attempting to reduce burden, improve clarity, take
into account current data management processes, and maintain the
necessary tools for effective compliance and enforcement. In order to
propose such revisions, BIS seeks public comment on all aspects of its
recordkeeping requirements. BIS would like to receive public comments
that are as specific and well-supported as possible. Helpful comments
will include a description of a problem or concern, available data on
cost or economic impact, and a proposed solution. BIS also welcomes
comments on aspects of the current recordkeeping provisions that are
considered effective or well designed. In particular, BIS invites the
public to submit comments on the following issues:
    (1) How have the current recordkeeping requirements of the EAR
positively or negatively affected organizations? Quantitative analyses
on this topic would be beneficial.
    (2) Are there any recordkeeping provisions or references to
documents that are out of date? Are there provisions in the
recordkeeping requirements that should be updated to take into account
technological changes in how business is conducted and records are
maintained?
    (3) Should the recordkeeping provisions make transactional
distinctions on when records should be created or maintained? For
instance, should intangible transfers of technology or software be
treated differently than tangible exports or reexports for record
creation and record retention purposes? Or would it be preferable to
avoid making distinctions in order to have more clear and concise
requirements?
    (4) Would be efficient to make a distinction in Part 762 between
provisions that require the maintenance of records created in the
ordinary course of business as opposed to those that require the
creation of records for export control purposes that would not
otherwise be created in the ordinary course of business?
    (5) Are there any record creation requirements in the EAR that
should be reviewed or revised?
    (6) Are there any recordkeeping requirements under U.S. or other
law that would serve as good examples for the EAR?
    Comments should be submitted to BIS as described in the Addresses
section of this notice of inquiry by December 1, 2014. BIS will
consider all comments submitted in response to this advance notice of
proposed rulemaking that are received before the close of the comment
period. Comments received after the end of the comment period will be
considered if possible, but their consideration cannot be assured. BIS
will not accept public comments accompanied by a request that a part or
all of the material be treated confidentially because of its business
proprietary nature or for any other reason. BIS will return such
comments and materials to the persons submitting the comments and will
not consider them. All public comments in response to this advance
notice of proposed rulemaking must be in writing and will be a matter
of public record, and will be available for public inspection and
copying on the BIS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Reading Room at
http://efoia.bis.doc.gov/index.php/electronic-foia/index-of-documents.

    Dated: September 25, 2014.
Kevin J. Wolf,
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-23372 Filed 9-30-14; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 180 (Monday, September 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57194-57195]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20172]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0708; FRL-10097-01-OAR]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request;
National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program
(Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``National Refrigerant
Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program'' (EPA ICR No. 1626.18, OMB
Control No. 2060-0256) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a
proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through
April 30, 2023. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is
not required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 18, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2022-0708, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by
email to: [email protected] or by mail to: EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Burchard, Stratospheric
Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, (6205A,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that
EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR.
The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at
the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202-566-
1744. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit
http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i)
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; (ii) 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; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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 other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), also known as the
National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program (the Program),
directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue regulations
governing the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), including
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs),

during the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of air-
conditioning and refrigeration appliances. Section 608 also prohibits
knowingly venting or releasing ozone-depleting and substitute
refrigerants in the course of maintaining, servicing, repairing, or
disposing of appliances or industrial process refrigeration except for
de minimis releases associated with good faith attempts to recycle or
recover refrigerants. The regulations require persons servicing
refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances to follow certain service
practices that reduce emissions of refrigerants. The regulations also
establish certification programs for technicians, recovery/recycling
equipment, and refrigerant reclamation. In addition, EPA requires that
refrigerants contained in appliances be removed prior to disposal of
the appliances and that all refrigeration and air-conditioning
appliances be provided with a servicing aperture that facilitates
recovery of the refrigerant. The Agency requires that substantial
refrigerant leaks in appliances containing ozone-depleting refrigerant
be repaired when they are discovered.
    Form Numbers: 5900-404, 5900-405, 5900-407.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities required to comply with
reporting and recordkeeping requirements include technicians;
technician certification programs; refrigerant wholesalers; refrigerant
reclaimers; refrigerant recovery equipment certification programs;
certain refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment owners and/or
operators; and other establishments that perform refrigerant removal,
service, or disposal.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 82,
subpart F).
    Estimated number of respondents: 572,727.
    Frequency of response: The frequency of responses varies from once
a year to daily.
    Total estimated burden: 425,514 hours (per year). Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $31,432,946 (per year), There are no
estimated annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs
associated with the reporting or recordkeeping requirements.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 47,837 hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This decrease is due to adjusted respondent estimates
for appliance leak repair and retrofit or retirement plan extension
requests based on recently available industry data and reported
activity.

Cynthia A. Newberg,
Director, Stratospheric Protection Division.
[FR Doc. 2022-20172 Filed 9-16-22; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79554-79556]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27271]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA-[2016-0220]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
Mellitus

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA confirms its decision to exempt 58 individuals from its
rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM)
from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
The exemptions enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.

DATES: The exemptions were effective on October 20, 2016. The
exemptions expire on October 20, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the
ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as

described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On September 19, 2016, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of
Federal diabetes exemption applications from 58 individuals and
requested comments from the public (81 FR 64257. The public comment
period closed on October 19, 2016, and no comments were received.
    FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of the 58 applicants and
determined that granting the exemptions to these individuals would
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that
would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3).

Diabetes Mellitus and Driving Experience of the Applicants

    The Agency established the current requirement for diabetes in 1970
because several risk studies indicated that drivers with diabetes had a
higher rate of crash involvement than the general population. The
diabetes rule provides that ``A person is physically qualified to drive
a commercial motor vehicle if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring
insulin for control'' (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)).
    FMCSA established its diabetes exemption program, based on the
Agency's July 2000 study entitled ``A Report to Congress on the
Feasibility of a Program to Qualify Individuals with Insulin-Treated
Diabetes Mellitus to Operate in Interstate Commerce as Directed by the
Transportation Act for the 21st Century.'' The report concluded that a
safe and practicable protocol to allow some drivers with ITDM to
operate CMVs is feasible. The September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441), Federal
Register notice in conjunction with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777),
Federal Register notice provides the current protocol for allowing such
drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    These 58 applicants have had ITDM over a range of 1 to 42 years.
These applicants report no severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting in
loss of consciousness or seizure, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning symptoms, in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5 years. In each case,
an endocrinologist verified that the driver has demonstrated a
willingness to properly monitor and manage his/her diabetes mellitus,
received education related to diabetes management, and is on a stable
insulin regimen. These drivers report no other disqualifying
conditions, including diabetes-related complications. Each meets the
vision requirement at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
    The qualifications and medical condition of each applicant were
stated and discussed in detail in the September 19, 2016, Federal
Register notice and they will not be repeated in this notice.

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding.

IV. Basis for Exemption Determination

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption
is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than
would be achieved without the exemption. The exemption allows the
applicants to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA
considered medical reports about the applicants' ITDM and vision, and
reviewed the treating endocrinologists' medical opinion related to the
ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin.
    Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these
applicants from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is
likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the
exemption.

V. Conditions and Requirements

    The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the
applicants in the exemption document and they include the following:
(1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist
completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual
checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each
individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes
of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to
manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other
adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is
related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual provide
a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical
examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (4) that
each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to
the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep
a copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-
employed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when
driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local
enforcement official.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 58 exemption applications, FMCSA
exempts the following drivers from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3), subject to the requirements cited above 49 CFR 391.64(b):

Ardell M. Banta, Sr. (IA)
Ronald I. Barker (MI)
William J. Bartlett (IA)
Griselda R. Begay (UT)
Darrell L. Boehning (IN)
John M. Bracken (PA)
Thomas E. Brennan (PA)
Matthew W. Brown (OK)
Norman Brown (ME)
Walter L. Coon, II (CA)
Roy L. Cox (NC)
Robert S. Downie, Jr. (PA)
Frank A. Eagen (WI)
Joseph F. Figueroa (WI)
Ernest R. Grasso (MA)
Nolan Graves (MI)
Darryl W. Grimes (TN)
Henry L. Hardin (GA)
John L. Hargis, Jr. (MO)
Michael G. Haskins (VA)
Howard C. Hayes (OK)
Kevin L. Hess (WA)
Joshua P. Hewson (ND)
Karen A. Holzwarth (PA)
Michael R. Jacklin (WI)
Richard P. Janney (DE)
Hershell D. Jones (KY)
William H. Kline (OH)
Mitchell A. Langford (OR)
Michael J. Lipovsky (CT)
Edward J. Manley (PA)
Joshua L. Mattas (PA)
Raymond E. McGuire (PA)
Ismael Mejia (WA)
James L. Morgan, Jr. (NC)
Shane M. Olden (PA)
Wade B. Patrick (NY)
Shawn B. Persinger (WY)
Timothy J. Peterson (NE)
Donald E. Ramper, Jr. (MD)
Jose W. Rodriguez (WI)
Stewart R. Rowell (TX)
William T. Shreeve (TN)
David L. Smith (TX)
James A. Stock (WI)
Marlon Taylor (OH)
Eddie B. Thacker (KY)
Earnest A. Tillman, III (FL)
William C. Tomlinson (GA)
David E. Walters (NM)
Brennan S. Watkins (VT)
Julius Williams (MS)

Kevin A. Wilson (WV)
Jeffrey S. Wine (IA)
John T. Witcraft (SD)
William B. Witzel (SC)
P. Wayne Woodward, Jr. (NY)
Richard Wynn (TX)

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption is
valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will
be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with
the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was
granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent
with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the
exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the
person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at
that time.

    Issued on: November 2, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-27271 Filed 11-10-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14872-14873]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06207]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0153]

National Offshore Safety 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
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. The National Offshore
Safety Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security on matters and actions concerning activities directly
involved with or in support of the exploration of offshore mineral and
energy resources insofar as they relate to matters within Coast Guard
jurisdiction.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before
May 17, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in
an appointment to the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee that
also identifies which membership category the applicant is applying
under, along with a resume detailing the applicant's experience via one
of the following methods:
     By Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     By Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
     By Mail: Mr. Patrick W. Clark, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee,
Commandant, (CG-OES-2)/NOSAC U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue SE., STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Patrick Clark, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety Advisory
Committee, Commandant, (CG-OES-2)/NOSAC U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory
Committee name is a federal advisory committee established in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
(Title 5 U.S.C. Appendix) to advise the Secretary of Department of
Homeland Security on matters and actions concerning activities directly
involved with or in support of the exploration of offshore mineral and
energy resources insofar as they relate to matters within Coast Guard
jurisdiction.
    The Committee normally meets twice a year: Once in April in the New
Orleans, LA, and then in November in Houston, TX. Each National
Offshore Safety Advisory Committee member serves a term of office up to
three (3) years. Members may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or
reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the
Federal Government.
    We will consider applications for the six positions listed below
that will be vacant on January 31, 2017:
    (a) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises
or similar entities engaged in offshore drilling;
    (b) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises
or similar entities engaged in production of petroleum;
    (c) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises
or similar entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production
on the Outer Continental Shelf of Alaska;
    (d) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises
or similar entities engaged in the support, by offshore supply vessel
or other vessels, of offshore operations;
    (e) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises
or similar entities providing environmental protection, compliance or
response services to the offshore industry; and,
    (f) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises
or similar entities providing safety and training services to the
offshore industry.
    To be eligible, applicants for positions (a-f) should be employed
by companies, organizations, enterprises or similar entities associated
with the exploration for, and the recovery of oil, gas and other
mineral resources on the U. S. Outer Continental Shelf; and have
expertise, knowledge and experience regarding the technology, equipment
and techniques that are used or are being developed for use in the
exploration for, and the recovery of, offshore mineral resources.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory
committees in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on
Appointment of Lobbyist to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards and
Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). Registered lobbyists are
lobbyists required to comply with provisions contained in the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1605; as amended by Title II of Pub.
L. 110-81).

    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 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 Mr. Patrick Clark,
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety
Advisory Committee by email or mail according to instructions in the
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice.
All email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: March 14, 2016.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2016-06207 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am]
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