[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 65 (Thursday, April 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16769-16770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1678]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Olympic Coast 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 Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or 
sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seat on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (council): Citizen-at-large alternate. 
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. The applicant who 
is chosen should expect to serve out the remainder of the term, 
pursuant to the council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by May 31, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Applications kits may be obtained from Andrew Palmer, 
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 
301, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Completed applications should be sent to 
the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Palmer, Olympic Coast National 
Marine Sanctuary, 115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 
98362 Andrew Palmer, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115

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East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 98362, Phone (350) 457-
6622, ext. 15, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sanctuary Advisory Council members and 
alternates serve three-year terms. The Advisory Council meets bi-
monthly in public sessions in communities in and around the Olympic 
Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
    The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council was 
established in December 1998 to assure continued public participation 
in the management of the sanctuary. Serving in a volunteer capacity, 
the advisory council's 15 voting members represent a variety of local 
user groups, as well as the general public. In addition, five Federal 
Government agencies and one federally funded program serve as non-
voting, ex officio members. Since its establishment, the advisory 
council has played a vital role in advising the sanctuary and NOAA on 
critical issues. In addition to providing advice on management issues 
facing the Sanctuary, the Council members serve as a communication 
bridge between constituents and the Sanctuary staff.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: March 29, 2007.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 07-1678 Filed 4-4-07; 8:45 am]
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