[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 29, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 37331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12773]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Flower Garden Banks 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 Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Recreational Diving, Diving 
Operations, Oil and Gas Industry, Recreational Fishing, Commercial 
Fishing, Research, Education, and Conservation. 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 3-year terms, pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by August 15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Shelley Du Puy at 
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 1200 Briarcrest, Suite 
4000, Bryan, Texas 77802. Completed applications should be sent to the 
same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelley Du Puy, 1200 Briarcrest, Suite 
4000, Bryan, Texas 77802, 979-846-5942, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Located in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, 
the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary includes three 
separate areas, known as East Flower Garden, West Flower Garden, and 
Stetson Banks. The Sanctuary was designated on January 17, 1992. 
Stetson Bank was added to the Sanctuary in 1996. The Sanctuary Advisory 
Council will consist of no more than 11 members; 8 non-governmental 
voting members and 3 governmental non-voting members. The Council may 
serve as a forum for consultation and deliberation among its members 
and as a source of advice to the Sanctuary manager regarding the 
management of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

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

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

    Dated: June 23, 2005.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-12773 Filed 6-28-05; 8:45 am]
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