[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 1 (Thursday, January 2, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 83]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-33137]


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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 seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Business Representative and 
Tourism Representative. 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 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 January 10, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Nancy Berenson at 
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, 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: http://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 goals 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 in developing 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. 1431 et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: December 18, 2002.
Jamison S. Hawkins,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone 
Management.
[FR Doc. 02-33137 Filed 12-31-02; 8:45 am]
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