[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 63950]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25708]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Diving Operations, Recreational Fishing, 
Research, Conservation, and Education 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 to extend the application deadline and request for 
applications. Notice of opening of an additional Advisory Council seat.

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SUMMARY: The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS or 
Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the of Diving Operations, 
Recreational Fishing, Research, Conservation and Education 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 November 7, 2008.

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 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 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. 1431, et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-25708 Filed 10-27-08; 8:45 am]
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