[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 113 (Monday, June 14, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32990-32991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-13200]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 060104B]


Nominations for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC)

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (the ``Committee) is 
the only Federal Advisory Committee with the responsibility to advise 
the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on all matters concerning living 
marine resources that are the responsibility of the Department of 
Commerce. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary to 
assist in the development and implementation of Departmental 
regulations, policies and programs critical to the mission and goals of 
the National Marine Fisheries Service. The Committee is composed of 
leaders in the commercial, recreational, environmental, academic, 
state, tribal, and consumer interests from the nation's coastal 
regions. The Department of Commerce is seeking up to four highly 
qualified individuals knowledgeable about fisheries and living marine 
resources to serve on the Committee.

DATES: Nominations must be postmarked on or before July 15, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to MAFAC, Office of Constituent 
Services, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, 9538, Silver Spring, Maryland 
20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel Bryant, Designated Federal 
Official; (301) 713-1276 x 171. E-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The establishment of MAFAC was approved by 
the Secretary on December 28, 1970, and initially chartered under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5, U.S. C. App.2, on February17, 1971. 
The Committee meets twice a year with supplementary subcommittee 
meetings as determined necessary by the Secretary. Individuals serve 
for a term of three years for no more than two consecutive terms if 
reappointed. No less than 15 and no more than 21 individuals may serve 
on the Committee. Membership is comprised of highly qualified 
individuals representing commercial and recreational fisheries 
interests, environmental organizations, academic institutions, 
governmental, tribal and consumer groups from a balance of geographical 
regions, including the Hawaiian and the Pacific Islands, and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands.
    Nominations are encouraged from all interested parties involved 
with or representing interests affected by the Agency's actions in 
managing living

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marine resources. Nominees should possess demonstrable expertise in a 
field related to the management of living marine resources and be able 
to fulfill the time commitments required for two meetings annually.
    A MAFAC member cannot be a Federal agency employee or a member of a 
Regional Fishery Management Council. Selected candidates must have 
security checks and complete financial disclosure forms. Membership is 
voluntary, and except for reimbursable travel and related expenses, 
service is without pay.
    Each submission should include the submitting person's or 
organization's name and affiliation, a cover letter describing the 
nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee, a 
curriculum vitae or resume of nominee, and no more than three 
supporting letters describing the nominee's qualifications and interest 
in serving on the Committee. Self nominations are acceptable. The 
following contact information should accompany each nominee's 
submission: name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address 
if available.
    Nominations should be sent to (see ADDRESSES) and nominations must 
be received by (see DATES). The full text of the Committee Charter and 
its current membership can be viewed at the Agency's web page at 
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mafac.htm.

    Dated: June 4, 2003.
Rebecca Lent,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 04-13200 Filed 6-10-04; 8:45 am]
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