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ADM Robert J. Papp Jr. Commandant
U.S. Coast Guard
The Marine Safety & Security Council of the
United States Coast Guard
RDML Frederick J. Kenney Judge Advocate General Chairman
RADM Paul Zukunft Assistant Commandant
for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Member
Mr. Jeff Lantz Director of Commercial
Regulations and Standards Member
RDML Cari B. Thomas
Director of Response Policy Member
RADM James Watson
Director of Prevention Policy Member
Mr. Dana A. Goward
Director of Marine Transportation Systems Management Member
Mr. Craig Bennett
Director of National Pollution Funds Center Member
RDML Stephen Metruck Assistant Commandant for
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RDML Karl Schultz
Director for Governmental and Public Affairs Member
LCDR Erin Ledford Executive Secretary
Ms. Kathryn Sinniger Legal Advisor
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