[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 115 (Thursday, June 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 34601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-5421]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Maritime Museum Seat Vacancy for the Monitor 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 Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS or Sanctuary) is 
seeking applicants for the Maritime Museum seat on its Sanctuary 
Advisory Council (Council).
    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 2-year terms, pursuant to the 
Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by June 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from: Krista Trono, Monitor 
National Marine Sanctuary, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23602. 
Completed applications should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Trono, Communications 
Coordinator, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, 100 Museum Drive 
Newport News, VA 23602. (757) 591-7328, Fax: (757) 591-7353, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MNMS Advisory Council was established in 
2005 and representation currently consists of eleven members, including 
four government agency representatives and seven members from the 
general public. The Council functions in an advisory capacity to the 
Sanctuary Superintendent. The Council works in concert with the 
Sanctuary Superintendent 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. Specifically, the Council's objectives are to provide advice 
on: (1) Protecting cultural resources, and identifying and evaluating 
emergent or critical issues involving Sanctuary use or resources; (2) 
Identifying and realizing the Sanctuary's research objectives; (3) 
Identifying and realizing educational opportunities to increase the 
public knowledge and stewardship of the Sanctuary environment; and (4) 
Assisting to develop an informed constituency to increase awareness and 
understanding of the purpose and value of the Sanctuary and the 
National Marine Sanctuary Program.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: June 5, 2006.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 06-5421 Filed 6-14-06; 8:45 am]
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