[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 10, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 46492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15756]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale 
National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

AGENCY: National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP), National Ocean 
Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION:  Notice and request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary 
(HIHWNMS) is seeking applicants for both primary and alternate members 
of the following seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): 
Education, Fishing, Hawaii County, Honolulu County, Kauai County, Maui 
County, Native Hawaiian, and Research. 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 Hawaii. Applicants who are 
chosen as members should expect to serve two-year terms, pursuant to 
the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by September 15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Application packets may be obtained from Keeley Belva (888) 
55-WHALE or via e-mail at: [email protected]. Applications are also 
available online at http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov. Completed 
applications should be mailed to Keeley Belva, Hawaiian Islands 
Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, 6600 Kalaniana'ole Highway, 
Suite 301, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825, faxed to (808) 397-2650, or returned 
via e-mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keeley Belva (see above for contact 
information).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The HIHWNMS Advisory Council was established 
in March 1996 to assure continued public participation in the 
management of the Sanctuary. Since its establishment, the Council has 
played a vital role in the decisions affecting the Sanctuary 
surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands.
    The Council's twenty-four voting members represent a variety of 
local user groups, as well as the general public, plus ten local, 
State, and Federal governmental jurisdictions.
    The Council is supported by three committees: A Research Committee 
chaired by the Research Representative, an Education Committee chaired 
by the Education Representative, and a Conservation Committee chaired 
by the Conservation Representative, each respectively dealing with 
matters concerning research, education, and resource protection.
    The Council represents the coordination link between the Sanctuary 
and the State and Federal management agencies, user groups, 
researchers, educators, policy makers, and other various groups that 
help to focus efforts and attention on the humpback whale and its 
habitat around the main Hawaiian Islands.
    The Council functions in an advisory capacity to the Sanctuary 
Manager and is instrumental in helping to develop policies and program 
goals, and to identify education, outreach, research, long-term 
monitoring, resource protection, and revenue enhancement priorities. 
The Council works in concert with the Sanctuary Manager by keeping him 
or her informed about issues of concern throughout the Sanctuary, 
offering recommendations on specific issues, and aiding the Manager in 
achieving the goals of the Sanctuary Program within the context of 
Hawaii's marine programs and policies.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: August 3, 2005.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-15756 Filed 8-9-05; 8:45 am]
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