77 FR 31 pgs. 8810-8811 - Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Type: NOTICEVolume: 77Number: 31Pages: 8810 - 8811
FR document: [FR Doc. 2012-3465 Filed 2-14-12; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
AGENCY:
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION:
Notice and request for applications.
SUMMARY:
The ONMS is seeking applications for the following vacant seats on the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: Sport diving and charter/commercial fishing. Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; philosophy regarding the protection and management of marine resources; and possibly the length of residence in the area affected by the sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve 3-year terms, pursuant to the council's Charter.
DATES:
Applications are due by March 30, 2012.
ADDRESSES:
Application kits may be obtained from Becky Shortland, Council Coordinator ( becky.shortland@noaa.gov, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; 912-598-2381). Completed applications should be sent to the same address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Becky Shortland, Council Coordinator ( becky.shortland@noaa.gov , 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; 912-598-2381.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The sanctuary advisory council was established in August 1999 to provide advice and recommendations on management and protection of the sanctuary. The advisory council, through its members, also serves as liaison to the community regarding sanctuary issues and represents community interests, concerns, and management needs to the sanctuary and NOAA.
Authority:
16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq.
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program)
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-3465 Filed 2-14-12; 8:45 am]
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