[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 160 (Monday, August 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46440-46441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4052]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Recreational Diving, Oil and Gas Production, 
Education and Commercial Fishing (Alternate) Seats for the Flower 
Garden Banks 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 Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the Recreational Diving, Oil and 
Gas Production, Education and Commercial Fishing (alternate), 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. The Applicant chosen as a member should expect to serve a 2-
year term, pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by September 10, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Jennifer Morgan at 
NOAA--Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 4700 Avenue U, 
Bldg. 216, Galveston, TX 77551. Completed applications should be sent 
to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Morgan, NOAA--Flower Garden 
Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 4700 Avenue U, Bldg. 216, Galveston, 
TX 77551, 409-621-5151 ext. 103, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Located in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, 
the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary includes three 
separate areas, known as East Flower Garden, West Flower Garden, and 
Stetson Banks. The Sanctuary was designated on January 17, 1992. 
Stetson Bank was added to the Sanctuary in 1996. The Sanctuary Advisory 
Council will consist of no more than 11 members; 8 non-governmental 
voting members and 3 governmental non-voting members. The Council may 
serve as a forum for consultation and deliberation among its members 
and as a source of advice to the Sanctuary manager regarding the

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management of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)


    Dated: August 9, 2007.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 07-4052 Filed 8-17-07; 8:45 am]
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