[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 222 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 67535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25607]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Florida Keys 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 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Maritime Heritage; South Florida 
Ecosystem Restoration; South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (alternate); 
Citizen-at-Large, Upper Keys (alternate); Commercial fishing, Marine/
Tropical (alternate); Charter Fishing, Sports (alternate) and 
Conservation & Environment (2). 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 the 
length of residence in the area affected by the Sanctuary. The 
Conservation & Environment seat has the additional requirement that the 
applicants are employed by accredited non-profit organizations and live 
in Monroe County or Dade County. Applicants who are chosen as members 
should expect to serve 3-year terms, pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by December 3, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Fiona Wilmot, Florida 
Keys National Marine Sanctuary, P.O. Box 500368, Marathon, FL 33050. 
Completed applications should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fiona Wilmot at the above address or 
(305) 743-2437, ext. 27 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council provides information for 
Sanctuary Managers on a wide variety of issues. The 20 member Council 
of stakeholders reflects the larger community from which it is drawn 
and meets bimonthly. Smaller working groups meet as necessary on 
specific topics.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429, Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: November 10, 2004.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-25607 Filed 11-17-04; 8:45 am]
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