[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 197 (Thursday, October 12, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 60108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8635]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef 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 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or Sanctuary) 
is seeking applicants for the following three vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): University education, Living 
resources research, and Georgia 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 November 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Application information may be obtained from Becky 
Shortland, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Georgia 31411; telephone 
(912) 598-2381; e-mail [email protected]. Applications should be 
sent to the attention of GRNMS Acting Manager, Cathy Sakas at the same 
address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Becky Shortland, 10 Ocean Science 
Circle, Savannah, Georgia 31411; telephone (912) 598-2381; e-mail 
[email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GRNMS is one of the largest nearshore live-
bottom reefs off the southeastern United States, encompassing 
approximately 17 square nautical miles. The area earned sanctuary 
designation in 1981. The sanctuary consists of a series of sandstone 
outcroppings and ledges up to 10 feet in height, in a predominantly 
sandy, flat-bottomed sea floor. The live bottom and ledge habitat 
support an abundant reef fish and invertebrate community. Loggerhead 
sea turtles, a threatened species, also use GRNMS year-round for 
foraging and resting, and the reef is within the known winter calving 
ground for the highly endangered Northern right whale. The GRNMS 
Advisory Council was established in August 1999 to provide advice and 
recommendations on management and protection of the sanctuary. The 
Council through its members also serves as liaison to the community 
regarding sanctuary issues, and represents communuity interests, 
concerns, and management needs to the sanctuary and NOAA.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: October 6, 2006.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 06-8635 Filed 10-11-06; 8:45am]
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