[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 146 (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43915-43916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17192]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Diving Operations, Recreational Fishing,Research 
and Conservation 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 Diving Operations, 
Recreational Fishing, Research and Conservation seats 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 3-year term, 
pursuant to the Council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by September 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Jennifer Morgan at 
NOA-Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 4700 Avenue U, Bldg. 
216, Galveston, TX 77551 or downloaded from the sanctuary Web site 
http://flowergarden.noaa.gov. Completed applications should be sent to 
the same mailing 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

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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 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: July 21, 2008.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-17192 Filed 7-28-08; 8:45 am]
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