FMCSA seeks applications for advisory committee
The MCSAC provides advice and recommendations to the FMCSA administrator on motor carrier safety programs and regulations.
The Trucker Staff
7/11/2012
WASHINGTON — Uncle Sam wants you, trucker.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking applications and nominations for membership to the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee from among its stakeholder groups for representatives “with specialized experience, education, or training in commercial motor vehicle safety issues.”
The MCSAC provides advice and recommendations to the FMCSA administrator on motor carrier safety programs and regulations.
The agency is required to appoint members of diverse views and interests to ensure the committee is balanced with appropriate consideration of background. Currently, the members include representatives of the motor carrier industry, safety advocates, labor, and safety enforcement communities.
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All Committee members must be able to attend at least three meetings each year in person or by teleconference.
Interested persons should have a commitment to transportation safety, and a record of collaboration and professional experience in commercial motor vehicle safety issues, the Federal Register notice says.
Current members with expiring terms will be able to indicate their interest in being reappointed for another term.
On-line applications will be accepted for positions on the MCSAC. Applications may be obtained from the MCSAC website, completed on-line and emailed to Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Policy, FMCSA, at mcsac@dot.gov.
The website contains additional information on the MCSAC, including reports, meeting minutes, and membership information.
Applications/nominations and letters of interest in reappointment must be received on or before Aug. 10.
Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at kevinj@thetrucker.com.
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