[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 146 (Monday, August 1, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44091-44092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15144]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Thunder Bay National Marine 
Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve 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 Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater 
Preserve (TBNMS&UP) is seeking applications for the following seats on 
the Advisory Council: Tourism; Diving (including snorkeling); Education 
(elementary, junior high, high school); Maritime History and 
Interpretation; Citizen-at-Large; Higher Education--Alternate.
    Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and 
experiences in relation to the seat for which they are applying; 
community and professional affiliations; and the length of residence in 
the area affected by the Sanctuary & Preserve. Applicants who are 
chosen as members should expect to serve 3-year terms pursuant to the 
Council's Charter. Applicants should be available to attend 
approximately 6 meetings annually.

DATES: Applications are due by August 25, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Jean Prevo, NOAA/
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, 145 
Water Street, Room 109, Alpena, Michigan 49707. All completed 
applications should be sent to the Alpena address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Gray, NOAA/Thunder Bay National 
Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, 145 Water Street, Room 109, 
Alpena, MI 49707, (989) 356-8805 ext. 12 phone, (989) 354-0144 FAX, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current TBNMS&UP Advisory Council was 
established in 2001 to provide advice and recommendations to the 
Sanctuary Manager and the Joint Management Committee (a state/Federal 
body to oversee major policy, management and budget issues concerning 
the Sanctuary & Preserve) regarding the management and operation of the 
TBNMS&UP. Since its establishment, the Council has played a vital role 
in the decisions affecting the Sanctuary & Preserve waters. The 
Council's 15 voting members represent a variety of local constituent 
groups, as well as the general public, plus five local governmental 
jurisdictions.
    The Council is supported by four working groups: Education, 
Outreach, Volunteer and Mooring Buoy Working Groups. Each group deals 
with matters concerning education, outreach, volunteers and resource 
protection.
    The Council functions in an advisory capacity to the Sanctuary 
Manager and is instrumental in helping to develop program goals. The 
Council works to advise the Sanctuary Manager by keeping him informed 
about areas of concern from their constituents, as well as offering 
recommendations on specific issues that may occur.
    The Sanctuary & Preserve was established to manage and protect 
Thunder Bay's historic collection of over 100 shipwrecks. NOAA and the 
State of Michigan are equal partners in the management of TBNMS&UP. 
Both NOAA and the State will mutually agree on the selection of the 
vacant seat members.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: July 26, 2005.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-15144 Filed 7-29-05; 8:45 am]
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