[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 119 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 34918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13803]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Stellwagen Bank 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 Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS or 
sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): 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. Applicants who are chosen as 
members should expect to serve two-to-three-year terms, pursuant to the 
Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by 15 September 2008.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from 
[email protected]. Stellwagen Bank National Marine sanctuary, 
175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA 02066. Telephone 781-545-8026 
X201. Completed applications should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further questions contact: 
[email protected], External Affairs Coordinator. Telephone: 781-
545-8026 X 206.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in March 2001 to assure 
continued public participation in the management of the Sanctuary. The 
Advisory Council's 21 members represent a variety of local user groups, 
as well as the general public, plus seven local, state and federal 
government agencies. Since its establishment, the Council has played a 
vital role in advising the sanctuary and NOAA 2 on critical issues and 
is currently focused on the sanctuary's new five-year Management Plan.
    The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 842 
square miles of ocean, stretching between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. 
Renowned for its scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the 
sanctuary supports a rich diversity of marine life including 22 species 
of marine mammals, more than 30 species of seabirds, over 60 species of 
fishes, and hundreds of marine invertebrates and plants.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: June 10, 2008.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Oceanic Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-13803 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am]
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