[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 27, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13516-13517]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-7371]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service


Solicitation of Nominations for National Maritime Heritage Grants 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 5401, the Secretary of the Interior is 
soliciting nominations for members to serve on the National Maritime 
Heritage Grants Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to 
advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to the National Maritime 
Heritage Grants Program and the National Maritime Heritage Policy.

DATES: All nominations should be submitted on or before April 26, 1996.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be sent to: Secretary of the 
Interior, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, D.C. 20240. All nominations should be accompanied by 
complete biographical and professional information, and include home 
and business address and telephone numbers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Foster, National Maritime 
Initiative, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 
(202) 343-5969 or (202) 343-1244 (fax).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pub. L. 103-451 (16 U.S.C. 5401) established 
within the Department of Interior the National Maritime Heritage Grants 
Program for maritime heritage preservation and education projects. It 
also sets forth the National Maritime Heritage Policy, calling for 
preservation of historic maritime resources through a partnership with 
Federal, State, and local governments, and private entities.
    In addition, the Act established the National Maritime Heritage 
Grants Advisory Committee. The Committee is responsible for reviewing 
proposals to the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program and making 
funding recommendations to the Secretary. The Committee identifies and 
advises the Secretary regarding priorities for achieving the objectives 
set forth in the National Maritime Heritage Policy. The Committee also 
reviews the Secretary's annual report to Congress on the Grants 
Program, and performs any other duties the Secretary considers 
appropriate.
    Pub. L. 103-451 stipulates that the Committee will consist of 13 
members appointed by the Secretary who are representative of various 
sectors of the maritime community who are knowledgeable and experienced 
in maritime heritage and preservation. To the extent practicable, 
membership

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should reflect regional geographic balance and include a representative 
from each of the fields of:

1. small craft preservation
2. large vessel preservation
3. sail training
4. preservation architecture
5. underwater archaeology
6. lighthouse preservation
7. maritime education
8. military naval history
9. maritime museums or historical societies
10. maritime arts and crafts
11. maritime heritage tourism
12. maritime recreational resources management

    The Committee will also include a member of the general public.
    Through this notice, the Secretary is soliciting nominations for 
any of the appointments from interested organizations or individuals.
Bruce Babbitt,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 96-7371 Filed 3-26-96; 8:45 am]
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