[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 117 (Friday, June 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 37765]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-15287]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Channel Islands National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council

AGENCY: National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP), National Ocean 
Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice and request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant alternate 
slots for its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Recreation 
Alternate and Pubic At-Large Alternate. Alternates represent members of 
the Council at meetings for which the members cannot be present. 
Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and 
experience in relation to the alternate slots for which they are 
applying; community and professional affiliations; philosophy regarding 
the conservation and management of marine resources; and the length of 
residence in the area affected by the Sanctuary.

DATES: Applications are due by July 10, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained by from Michael Murray at 
115 Harbor Way, Suite 150, Santa Barbara, CA 96825. Completed 
applications should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Murray at (805) 884-1464, or 
[email protected], or visit the CINMS web site at: 
www.cinms.nos.noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CINMS Advisory Council was originally 
established in December 1998 and has a broad representation consisting 
of 20 members, including ten government agency representatives and ten 
members from the general public. The Council functions in an advisory 
capacity to the Sanctuary Manager. The Council works in concert with 
the Sanctuary Manager by keeping him or her informed about issues of 
concern throughout the Sanctuary, offering recommendations on specific 
issues, and aiding the Manager in achieving the foals of the Sanctuary 
program.
    Specifically, the Council's objectives are to provide advice on: 
(1) Protecting natural and cultural resources, and identifying and 
evaluating emergent or critical issues involving Sanctuary use or 
resources; (2) identifying and realizing the Sanctuary's research 
objectives; (3) identifying and realizing educational opportunities to 
increase the public knowledge and stewardship of the Sanctuary 
environment; and (4) assisting to develop an informed constituency to 
increase awareness and understanding of the purpose and value of the 
Sanctuary and the National Marine Sanctuary Program.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. Section 1431 et seq.

(Federal Dometic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sancturary 
Program)

    Dated: June 12, 2000.
Ted Lillestolen,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone 
Management.
[FR Doc. 00-15287 Filed 6-15-00; 8:45 am]
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