[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 184 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 54243]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4706]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale 
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 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary 
(HIHWNMS or Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for both primary and 
alternate members of the following seats on its Sanctuary Advisory 
Council, (Council): Education, Fishing, Hawaii County, Honolulu County, 
Kauai County, Maui County, Native Hawaiian, and Research. 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 2-year terms, pursuant to the Council's 
Charter.

DATES: The application deadline has been extended until October 5, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Mary Grady, 6600 
Kalanianaole Hwy, Suite 301, Honolulu, HI 96825 or [email protected]. 
Completed applications should be sent to the same address. Applications 
are also available online at http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi McIntosh, 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy, 
Suite 301, Honolulu, HI 96825 or [email protected] or 
808.397.2651.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The HIHWNMS Advisory Council was established 
in March 1996 to assure continued public participation in the 
management of the Sanctuary. Since its establishment, the Council has 
played a vital role in the decisions affecting the Sanctuary 
surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands.
    The Councils's twenty-four voting members represent a variety of 
local user groups, as well as the general public, plus ten local, state 
and federal governmental jurisdictions.
    The Council is supported by three committees: A Research Committee 
chaired by the Research Representative, an Education Committee chaired 
by the Education Representative, and a Conservation Committee chaired 
by the Conservation Representative, each respectively dealing with 
matters concerning research, education and resource protection.
    The Council represents the coordination link between the Sanctuary 
and the state and federal management agencies, user groups, 
researchers, educators, policy makers, and other various groups that 
help to focus efforts and attention on the humpback whale and its 
habitat around the main Hawaiian Islands.
    The Council functions in an advisory capacity to the Sanctuary 
Manager and is instrumental in helping to develop policies and program 
goals, and to identify education, outreach, research, long-term 
monitoring, resource protection and revenue enhancement priorities. The 
Council works in concert with the Sanctuary Manager by keeping him or 
her informed about issues of concern throughout the Sanctuary, offering 
recommendations on specific issues, and aiding the Manager in achieving 
the goals of the Sanctuary program within the context of Hawai`i's 
marine programs and policies.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    September 17, 2007
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Services, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 07-4706 Filed 9-21-07; 8:45 am]
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