[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3140-3143]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31188]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6428; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-119-AD;
Amendment 39-18764; AD 2016-26-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports indicating that certain wing side-of-body upper stringer
fittings have been installed with faying surface mismatch beyond the
allowed machining tolerance. This AD requires inspections of certain
stringer fittings, replacement if necessary, and replacement of certain
fasteners. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 15, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 15,
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6428.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6428; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
May 11, 2016 (81 FR 29206) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by
reports indicating that certain wing side-of-body upper stringer
fittings have been installed with faying surface mismatch beyond the
allowed machining tolerance. The NPRM proposed to require inspection of
certain stringer fittings for faying surface mismatch common to the
side-of-body rib chord, replacement if necessary, and replacement of
the clearance fit fasteners common to the side-of-body fittings and
upper side-of-body rib chord with tapered sleeve bolts. We are issuing
this AD to prevent an unacceptable reduction of the fatigue life in the
upper side-of-body rib chord. Associated fatigue cracks can reduce the
structural capability of the upper side-of-body t-chord to a point
where it cannot sustain limit load, which could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Reference Revised Service Information

    United Airlines (UA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) asked that we
revise the NPRM to reference Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB570018-00, Issue 002, because Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015, is currently being
revised by Boeing. UA and ANA added that by including the revised
service information for accomplishing the specified actions, requests
for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) will be reduced.
    We do not agree because the revised service information is not yet
released. In an AD, we cannot refer to service information that does
not exist because doing so violates Office of the Federal Register
(OFR) regulations for approval of materials incorporated by reference
in rules. To allow operators to use service information issued after
publication of an AD, either we must supersede the AD to reference
specific service information, or operators must request approval to use
the new service information as an AMOC for the AD under the provisions
of paragraph (j) of this AD. We consider addressing the unsafe
condition as soon as possible a necessity. We might consider issuing a
global AMOC if revised service information is approved. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.

Request for Clarification of the Reason for the AD

    Boeing asked that we clarify that the proposed AD was prompted by
reports indicating that the wing side-of-body stringer fittings that
were installed with a faying surface mismatch beyond allowed tolerances
were the upper stringer fittings.
    We agree that clarification of the language describing what
prompted the AD is necessary. We have changed the SUMMARY section of
this final rule, as well as paragraph (e) of this AD, to

include ``upper'' before ``stringer fittings.''

Request for Clarification of Certain Language in the Discussion Section

    Boeing asked that we clarify the Discussion section of the NPRM,
which stated that the faying surface mismatch produces a gouge. Boeing
requested that we revise this wording to indicate that a gouge produced
from a faying surface mismatch is a possibility, not a certainty.
    We do not agree that the description in the Discussion section of
the NPRM is inaccurate, because excessive cutter mismatch will produce
a gouge in the mating surface eventually. In addition, the Discussion
section of NPRMs is not fully repeated in final rules. Therefore, we
have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request for Clarification of Corrective Actions

    Boeing asked that we clarify the description of the corrective
actions in the ``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51''
section of the NPRM by distinguishing certain conditions associated
with the various corrective actions.
    We agree that clarification of the language is necessary. The
``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section in an AD
simply describes the various actions in the service information; it
does not describe the detailed requirements with specific corrective
actions for specific inspection findings. Therefore, we have changed
that section in this final rule to simply list the different actions
provided in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue
001, dated July 1, 2015.

Request for Clarification of Certain Language in FAA's Determination
Section

    Boeing asked that the word ``other'' be removed from the ``FAA's
Determination'' section of the NPRM, which specifies that the unsafe
condition ``is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same
type design.'' Boeing stated that the unsafe condition resulted from a
quality escapement applicable to specific line numbers, and therefore
is not likely to develop in other products of the same type design
(i.e., the entire 787-8 fleet).
    We do not agree to remove the word ``other'' from the specified
sentence. In 14 CFR 39.5, which defines the reason for issuing ADs, it
states that an AD addresses ``a product'' when the unsafe condition is
likely to exist or develop in ``other products'' of the same type
design. The product addressed by an AD refers to the airplane(s)
associated with the incident or specific findings that prompted the AD.
In this case, the ``other products'' extends to Model 787-8 airplanes
that are identified in paragraph (c) of this AD--that is, airplanes
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00,
Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015--not the entire fleet. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.

Request for Clarification of Compliance Time

    Boeing asked that we change the compliance time wording in
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD for clarification by referring to
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated
July 1, 2015, instead of specifying the actual compliance time.
    We do not agree with the request. Paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
(which is retained in this final rule) provides the compliance time
(before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles, or within 13
years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first)
because the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information do
not provide a compliance time for the inspection. We have not changed
this AD regarding this issue.

Request for Clarification of Type of Inspections and Applicable
Corrective Actions

    Boeing asked that we clarify the description of the inspections
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of the proposed AD
as follows: (1) Do a detailed inspection for a machine mismatch
condition of the stringer 1 fitting faying surface; (2) Do a detailed
inspection of the faying surface of the aluminum T-chord common to
stringer 1 fitting for fretting damage; and (3) Do an eddy current
inspection for cracking of the fastener holes common to stringer
fittings 1 and 5 through 11. Boeing stated that this will more closely
match the information and sequence of the inspections specified in the
referenced service information.
    We agree with the commenter's request to clarify the inspection
language specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD,
for the reasons provided. We have clarified those paragraphs
accordingly.
    Boeing asked that we revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to
clarify the corrective actions. The commenter defined four corrective
actions (which are also defined in the service information).
    We agree with the commenter's request in part. We do not agree to
clarify the corrective actions because the actions described by the
commenter are for the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
and are clearly specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015. Those corrective actions
are identified in paragraph (g) of this AD as, simply, ``corrective
actions,'' and are further defined by reference to Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015.
However, we do agree to change the title of paragraph (h) of this AD to
specify ``Modification, Inspection, and Repair'' to encompass the
requirements specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.

Request for Clarification of RC Steps

    To ensure that all provisions within the RC steps for contacting
Boeing are captured, Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (i) of
the proposed AD to refer to repair of the ``applicable condition''
instead of just ``cracking.''
    We do not agree with the commenter's request. Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015,
specifies contacting Boeing if there is a crack; corrective actions for
other discrepancies are provided within the service information.
    Boeing also asked that we add the following exception in paragraph
(i) of the proposed AD:

    Additionally, where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015, specifies a compliance
time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,''
this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time
after the effective date of this AD.

    We do not agree to include the compliance time exception. As
explained previously, the compliance times in this AD are defined using
specific times instead of referring to the service information.
Therefore, there are no exceptions to the service information regarding
the compliance times in this AD. We have not changed this AD regarding
this issue.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and

     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00,
Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015. The service information describes
procedures for inspection of the left and right hand side stringer 1
fittings for faying surface mismatch common to the side-of-body rib
chord, replacement of the stringer 1 fitting, and removal and
replacement of the clearance fit fasteners common to the side-of-body
fittings and upper side-of-body rib chord with tapered sleeve bolts
from stringer 5 to stringer 11. This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                 Action                                             Labor cost                              Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspections and modification...........  144 work-hours x $85 per hour = $12,240........................        $100,079        $112,319        $561,595
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective
action for fretting damage or cutter mismatch based on the results of
the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these corrective actions:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
              Action                                 Labor cost                     Parts cost        product
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Repair for fretting damage or      9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765...........              $0            $765
 cutter mismatch.
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    We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide cost
estimates for the crack repair specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2016-26-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18764; Docket No. FAA-
2016-6428; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-119-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 15, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain wing
side-of-body upper stringer fittings have been installed with faying
surface mismatch beyond the allowed machining tolerance. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an unacceptable reduction of the fatigue
life in the upper side-of-body rib chord. Associated fatigue cracks
can reduce the structural capability of the upper side-of-body t-
chord to a point where it cannot sustain limit load, which could

adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions

    Before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles, or within
13 years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first, do the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
and (g)(3) of this AD, and all applicable corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1,
2015, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight.
    (1) Do a detailed inspection for a machine mismatch condition of
the stringer 1 fitting faying surface.
    (2) Do a detailed inspection of the faying surface of the
aluminum T-chord common to the stringer 1 fitting for fretting
damage.
    (3) Do an eddy current inspection for cracking of the fastener
holes common to stringer fitting 1 and stringer fittings 5 through
11.

(h) Modification, Inspection, and Repair

    Concurrently with accomplishment of the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD: Modify the stringer fitting fasteners, and
do an eddy current inspection for cracking of the fastener holes, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1,
2015. If any crack is found, before further flight, repair using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications

    Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00,
Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for
repair of cracking: Before further flight, repair the cracking using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: For service
information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and
(j)(4)(ii) apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Allen
Rauschendorfer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue
001, dated July 1, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 15, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0166]

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The United States Coast Guard is requesting individuals who
are interested in serving on the National Maritime Security Advisory
Committee (NMSAC) to apply for appointment/reappointment. NMSAC
provides advice and makes recommendations on national maritime security
matters to the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the
United States Coast Guard.

DATES: Applications for membership must be sent complete and postmarked
to the Coast Guard address listed below no later than 4 p.m. EDT April
30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Interested candidates may request an application form by one
of the following methods:
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject line: NMSAC Application
Form Request.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>, ATTN: NMSAC DFO/EA, please provide
name, mailing address and telephone and fax numbers to send application
forms to.
     Mail: Send written requests for forms and completed
application packets to: USCG-NMSAC Executive Secretary, CG-5441, Room
5302, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW., Washington,
DC 20593-0001, please provide name, mailing address and telephone and
fax numbers to send application forms to.
     Internet: To download a PDF or MS-Word application form
visit NMSAC Web site at http://www.homeport.uscg.mil under Missions
Maritime Security National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Member
Application Forms.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Commandant (CG-5441),
NMSAC Executive Secretary, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 5302,
2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NMSAC is an advisory committee
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463). The NMSAC advises,
consults with, reports to, and makes recommendations to the Secretary
on matters relating to national maritime security. Such matters may
include, but are not be limited to:
     Developing a national strategy and policy to provide for
efficient, coordinated and effective action to deter and minimize
damage from maritime transportation security incidents;
     Recommending actions required to meet current and future
security threats to ports, vessels, facilities, waterways and their
associated inter-modal transportation connections and critical
infrastructure;
     Promoting international cooperation and multilateral
solutions to maritime security issues;
     Addressing security issues and concerns brought to the
Committee by segments of the marine transportation industry, or other
port and waterway stakeholders, and;
     Examining such other matters, related to those above, that
the Secretary may charge the Committee with addressing.
    The full Committee normally meets at least two to three times per
fiscal year. Working group meetings and teleconferences are held more
frequently, as needed. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes.
    We will consider applications for six positions that expire or
become vacant January 1, 2009. Current members are eligible to serve an
additional term of office but must re-apply in accordance with this
notice. Applicants with experience in the following sectors of the
marine transportation industry with a minimum of five years experience
in their field are encouraged to apply:
     Port Operations Management/Port Authorities
     Maritime Security Operations and Training
     Marine Salvage Operations
     Maritime Security Related Academics/Public Policy
     Marine Facilities and Terminals Security Management
     Vessel Owners/Operators
     Maritime Labor
     International and Inter-modal Supply Chain
     Maritime Hazardous Materials Handling/Shipping
     State and Local Government (Homeland Security, Law
Enforcement, First Response)
    Due to the nature of NMSAC business, NMSAC members are required to
apply for, obtain and maintain a government national security clearance
at the Secret level. The Coast Guard will sponsor and assist candidates
with this process. Each member serves for a term of three years. While
attending meetings or when otherwise engaged in committee business,
members will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses as
permitted under applicable Federal travel regulations. However, members
will not receive any salary or other compensation for their service on
the NMSAC.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups
to apply.
    Members of NMSAC will be appointed and serve as Special Government
Employees (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States
Code. As a candidate for appointment as a SGE, 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 the DAEO's designate may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the
Office of Government Ethics (http://www.oge.gov), or by contacting the
individual listed above. Applications which are not accompanied by a
completed OGE Form 450 will not be considered.
    A copy of the application form is available in the docket for this
notice. To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
enter the docket number for this notice (USCG-2008-0166) in the Search
box, and click ``Go >>.''

    Dated: March 11, 2008.
Mark P. O'Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Port and Facility Activities.
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