[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 219 (Monday, November 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65580-65581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25314]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 110904C]


Re-Initiation of Request for Nominations to 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.
    On June 14, NMFS published a Notice requesting nominees for four 
vacancies on the Committee. The nomination ran through July 15, 2004, 
and resulted in the appointment of only two of the vacancies. 
Therefore, in keeping with the Administration's policy to ensure the 
Committee reflect a balanced

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composition of national interests, expertise and geographic 
representation, the Administration has decided to reinitiate a request 
for additional nominations in the hopes of receiving a more diverse 
selection of qualified candidates to fill the remaining two vacancies 
in time for the Committee's next meeting in January 2005. The 
Department of Commerce is seeking up to two highly qualified 
individuals knowledgeable about fisheries and living marine resources 
to serve on the Committee.

DATES: Nominations must be postmarked on or before November 30, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Laurel Bryant, Executive 
Director, MAFAC, Office of Constituent Services, NMFS, 1315 East-West 
Highway 9508, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel Bryant, Executive Director; 
(301) 713-2379 x171. 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 February 17, 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 re-
appointed. No less that 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 Agency actions in 
managing living 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: November 9, 2004.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 04-25314 Filed 11-12-04; 8:45 am]
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