[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 52904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22697]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef 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 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or Sanctuary) 
is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary 
Advisory Council (Council): Local Conservation, University Education, 
and Living Resources Research.
    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 
protection 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 September 30, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Application information may be obtained from Becky 
Shortland, Council Coordinator, Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, 
10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; telephone 912/598-2345; 
[email protected]. Applications should be sent to Reed Bohne, 
Manager, Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (same address).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Becky Shortland, Council 
Coordinator, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31410; telephone 
912/598-2345; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sanctuary Advisory Council was 
established in August 1999 to provide advice and recommendations on 
management and protection of the Sanctuary. The Council, through its 
members, also serves as liaison to the community regarding Sanctuary 
issues and represents community interests, concerns, and management 
needs to the Sanctuary and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce). Gray's Reef NMS is one of 
the largest near shore live-bottom reefs off the Southeastern United 
States, encompassing approximately 17 square nautical miles. The area 
earned sanctuary designation in 1981.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: August 29, 2003.
Richard W. Spinrad,
Assistant Administrator, Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-22697 Filed 9-5-03; 8:45 am]
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