[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 240 (Thursday, December 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 75233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9675]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Florida Keys 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 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)) is seeking 
applications for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory 
Council (council): Boating, Citizen-at-Large (upper Keys), Diving 
(alternate), Citizen-at-Large (middle Keys, alternate), Conservaiton & 
Environment (alternate), Recreational Fishing, Recreational Fishing 
(alternate), Research & Monitoring (alternate), Elected Official 
(alternate), Charter Fishing (sports). 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 
three-year terms, pursuant to the Council's charter.

DATES: Applications are due by January 12, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from the Advisory Council 
Coordinator at [email protected], from the Web site at 
www.floridakeys.noaa.gov, by telephone at (305)-395-0194 or in writing 
at 2513 Granada Circle East, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 or any of the 
FKNMS offices listed on the Web site. Completed applications should be 
sent to the same address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fiona Wilmot at the above address, e-
mail and telephone number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information concerning the council, 
including past meeting minutes and member contact information can be 
found at the sanctuary Web site.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: December 7, 2006.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 06-9675 Filed 12-13-06; 8:45 am]
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