[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 220 (Friday, November 14, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 64594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28467]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale 
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 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary 
(HIHWNMS) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Maui County Alternate, Kaua'i 
County Alternate, Education Alternate, Fishing Alternate, Native 
Hawaiian Member, and Native Hawaiian Alternate. 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 Hawaii. 
Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve two-year 
terms, pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by December 5, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Keeley Belva (888) 55-
WHALE, or via e-mail at: [email protected]. Applications are also 
available on line at http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov. Completed 
applications should be mailed to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale 
National Marine Sanctuary, 6700 Kalaniana`ole Highway, Suite 104, 
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825, faxed to (808) 397-2650, or returned via e-
mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keeley Belva (see above for contact 
information).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The HIHWNMS Advisory council was established 
in March 1996 to assure continued public participation in the 
management of the Sanctuary. Since its establishment, the Council has 
played a vital role in the decisions affecting the Sanctuary 
surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands.
    The Council's twenty-four voting members represent a variety of 
local user groups, as well as the general public, plus ten local, state 
and Federal governmental jurisdictions.
    The Council is supported by three committees: a Research Committee 
chaired by the Research Representative, an Education Committee chaired 
by the Education Representative, and a Conservation Committee chaired 
by the Conservation Representative, each respectively dealing with 
matters concerning research, education and resource protection.
    The Council represents the coordination link between the Sanctuary 
and the state and Federal management agencies, user groups, residents, 
educators, policy makers, and other various groups that help to focus 
efforts and attention on the humpback whale and its habitat around the 
main Hawaiian Islands.
    The Council functions in an advisory capacity to the Sanctuary 
Manager and is instrumental in helping to develop policies and program 
goals, and to identify education, outreach, research, long-term 
monitoring, resource protection and revenue enhancement priorities. 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 within the context of Hawaii's 
marine program and policies.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
program)

    Dated: November 7, 2003.
Richard W. Spinrad,
Assistant Administrator, Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-28467 Filed 11-13-03; 8:45 am]
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