[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 68103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28462]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Olympic Coast National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council

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

ACTION: Notice and request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Member and alternate for the 
Conservation seat, Member and alternate for the Research seat. 
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 
conservation 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 three-year terms, 
pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by November 29, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Andrew Palmer, OCNMS, 
138 West First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 Completed applications 
should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Palmer at (360) 457-6622 x. 30 
or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sanctuary Advisory Council provides NOAA 
with advice on the management of the Sanctuary. Members provide advice 
to the Olympic Coast Sanctuary Superintendent on Sanctuary issues. The 
Council, through its members, also serves as liaison to the community 
regarding Sanctuary issues and acts as a conduit, relaying the 
community's interests, concerns, and management needs to the Sanctuary.
    The Sanctuary Advisory Council members represent public interest 
groups, local industry, commercial and recreational user groups, 
academia, conservation groups, government agencies, and the general 
public.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: October 31, 2002.
Alan Neuschatz,
Associate Assistant Administrator for Management.
[FR Doc. 02-28462 Filed 11-7-02; 8:45 am]
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