[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 29484]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11415]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

[Docket Number: 080513656-8657-01]


Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; NOAA Science Advisory 
Board's Ecosystem Sciences and Management Working Group

AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce 
(DOC).

ACTION: Notice of solicitation for members of the NOAA Science Advisory 
Board's Ecosystem Sciences and Management Working Group.

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SUMMARY: The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere 
requested the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB) to establish a standing 
working group to provide scientific advice and broad direction on 
NOAA's ecosystem related programs in the context of both national and 
international activities. The Ecosystem Sciences and Management Working 
Group (ESMWG) will focus on research, monitoring, and management 
components of NOAA's ecosystem portfolio, as well as the underlying 
observations and data management issues. The ESMWG will assist in 
establishing plans, assessing progress, and reviewing priorities on a 
continuing basis. The ESMWG will be composed of 10-12 scientists and 
leaders in the following disciplines as related to ecosystem sciences 
and management: social science, oceanography, living marine resources, 
sampling and remote sensing, and modeling. The SAB is requesting 
nominations for membership in the ESMWG.

DATES: Nominations must be received July 21, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted electronically to 
[email protected], or mailed to: NOAA Science Advisory Board 
(SAB) c/o Dr. Cynthia Decker, 1315 East-West Highway-R/SAB, Silver 
Spring, Maryland 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, 301-734-1156.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The complete Terms of Reference of this 
working group can be found on the NOAA Science Advisory Board Web site: 
http://www.sab.noaa.gov/working_groups/standing/docs/2008/ESMWG_TOR_FINAL.pdf.
    At this time, the SAB is soliciting for up to twelve members in the 
following disciplines related to ecosystem sciences and management: 
social science, oceanography, living marine resources, sampling and 
remote sensing, and modeling. Members should have a credible science 
background, and an operational knowledge of federal agencies and 
interactions with state and local partners. Members will be appointed 
for three-year terms on a rolling and randomized basis with the 
opportunity for one additional term. The Working Group will convene 2-3 
times per year.
    The intent is to select the membership of the group from the 
suggested candidates; however, the SAB retains the prerogative to name 
members to the working group who were not nominated if it deems this 
necessary to achieve the desired balance. Once selected, the SAB will 
post the review panel members' names at http://www.sab.noaa.gov.
    Nominations:
    Anyone is eligible to nominate members of the working group. Self-
nominations will be accepted. Nominations should provide: (1) The 
nominee's full name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact 
information; (2) the nominee's area(s) of expertise; and (3) a concise 
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume that covers education, experience, 
relevant publications and summarizes how this expertise addresses the 
ESMWG terms of reference.

    Dated: May 16, 2008.
Mark E. Brown,
Chief Financial Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-11415 Filed 5-20-08; 8:45 am]
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