Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH): Request for Nominations

Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH): Request for Nominations

DATES:

Nominations for MACOSH membership must be submitted by January 6, 2025.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Secretary of Labor (Secretary) invites interested persons to submit nominations for membership on MACOSH.

I. Background

MACOSH (Committee) was established by Section 7(d) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 656) to advise the Secretary of Labor through the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (Assistant Secretary) in formulating maritime industry standards and regarding matters pertaining to the administration of the OSH Act related to the maritime industry. MACOSH is a non-discretionary advisory committee of indefinite duration (see section 3510 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92)).

MACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001, et seq. ), its implementing regulations (41 CFR 102-3), and OSHA's regulations on advisory committees (29 CFR part 1912). Pursuant to section 14 of FACA (5 U.S.C. 1013(b)(2)), the MACOSH charter must be renewed every two years.

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 terms of all current MACOSH members will expire on April 13, 2025.

II. MACOSH Membership

MACOSH consists of not more than 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Labor. The agency seeks committed 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 current or former 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 ( e.g., employer, employee, public, safety and health professional organization, state safety and health agency, academia).

III. Submission Requirements

Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on MACOSH. Nominations must include the following information:

(1) The nominee's name, contact information, and current employment or position;

(2) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on MACOSH and other relevant organizations and associations;

(3) The 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.

IV. 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 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

James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice pursuant to the OSH Act, 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, and 656, FACA (5 U.S.C. 1001, et seq. ), the implementing regulations (41 CFR 102-3), Department of Labor Manual Series Chapter 1-900 (March 25, 2022), OSHA's regulations on Advisory Committees (29 CFR part 1912), and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393, Sept. 18, 2020).

[FR Doc. 2024-25828 Filed 11-6-24; 8:45 am]

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