[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 89 (Friday, May 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 25567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10419]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seat 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 seat on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Education. 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 May 30, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Andrew Palmer, Olympic 
Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 East Railroad Ave., Port Angeles, 
WA 98362-2925. Completed applications should be sent to the same 
address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Palmer, Olympic Coast National 
Marine Sanctuary, 115 East Railroad Ave., Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925, 
(360) 457-6622 ext. 15, or e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 
was established in 1994. The Sanctuary contains highly productive 
marine habitats and is home to a wide variety of marine mammals, fish, 
and seabirds. The Sanctuary seeks to protect these marine resource 
while, at the same, allowing for compatible uses.
    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 serve as liaisons to the community regarding 
Sanctuary issues and act 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. 1431, et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: April 30, 2004.
Jamison S. Hawkins,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Management, Ocean Services and 
Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-10419 Filed 5-6-04; 8:45 am]
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