[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 125 (Thursday, June 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37058-37059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-5783]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Stellwagen Bank 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 Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Conservation (Alternate) and At-
Large (Member). 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 two-year terms, 
pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by August 15, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from 
[email protected], 175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA 02066. 
Telephone 781-545-8026 X201. Completed applications should be sent to 
the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathalie Ward, SAC Coordinator 175 
Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA 02066 [email protected] Tel: 781-
545-8026.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in March 2001 to assure 
continued public participation in the management of the Sanctuary. 
Serving in a volunteer capacity, the Advisory Council's 21 voting 
members represent

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a variety of local user groups, as well as the general public, plus 
seven local, state and federal government jurisdictions. Since its 
establishment, the Advisory Council has played a vital role in advising 
the Sanctuary and NOAA on critical issues and is currently focused on 
the sanctuary's development of a new 5-year management plan.
    The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 842 
square miles of ocean, stretching between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. 
Renowned for its scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the 
sanctuary supports a rich diversity of marine life including marine 
mammals, more than 30 species of seabirds, over 100 species of fishes, 
and hundreds of marine invertebrates and plants.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: June 20, 2006.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 06-5783 Filed 6-28-06; 8:45 am]
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