[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 62 (Monday, April 1, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15359-15360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-7811]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 022702A]


Nominations for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC)

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (the ``Committee'') is 
the only Federal Advisory Committee with the responsibility to advise 
the Secretary of Commerce (the ``Secretary'') on all matters concerning 
living marine resources that are the responsibility of the Department 
of Commerce. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary to 
assist in the development and implementation of Departmental 
regulations, policies and programs critical to the mission and goals of 
the National Marine Fisheries Service (the ``Agency''). The Committee 
is composed of leaders in the commercial, recreational, environmental, 
academic, state, tribal, and consumer interests from the nation's 
coastal regions. The Department of Commerce is seeking up to ten highly 
qualified individuals knowledgeable about fisheries and living marine 
resources to serve on the Committee.

DATES: Nominations must be postmarked on or before May 16, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to MAFAC, Office of Constituent 
Services, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, 14743, Silver Spring, Maryland 
20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel Bryant, Designated Federal 
Official; telephone (301)713-9501 x171. E-mail: [email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The establishment of MAFAC was approved by 
the Secretary on December 28, 1970, and initially chartered under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5, U.S.C. App.2, on February 17, 1971. 
The Committee meets twice a year with supplementary subcommittee 
meetings as determined necessary by the Secretary. Individuals serve 
for a term of 3 years for no more than two consecutive terms if 
reappointed. No less than 15 and no more than 21 individuals may serve 
on the Committee. Membership is comprised of highly qualified 
individuals representing commercial and recreational fisheries 
interests, environmental organizations, academic institutions, 
governmental, tribal and consumer groups from a balance of geographical 
regions, including the Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands.
    Nominations are encouraged from all interested parties involved 
with or representing interests affected by the Agency's actions in 
managing living marine resources. Nominees should possess demonstrable 
expertise in a field related to the management of living marine 
resources and be able to fulfill the time commitments required for two 
meetings annually.
    A MAFAC member cannot be a Federal agency employee or a member of a 
Regional Fishery Management Council. Selected candidates must have 
security checks and complete financial disclosure forms. Membership is 
voluntary, and except for reimbursable travel and related expenses, 
service is without pay.
    Each submission should include the submitting person's or 
organization's name and affiliation, a cover letter describing the 
nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee, a 
curriculum vitae or resume of nominee, and no more than three 
supporting letters describing the qualifications of the nominee. Self 
nominations are acceptable. The following contact information should 
accompany each nominee's submission: name, address, phone number, fax 
number, and e-mail address if available.
    Nominations should be sent to (see ADDRESSES) and nominations must 
be received by (see DATES). The full text of the Committee Charter and 
its current membership can be viewed at the Agency's web page at 
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mafac.htm.

    Dated: March 4, 2002.
William T. Hogarth,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 02-7811 Filed 3-29-02; 8:45 am]
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