[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 74708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29034]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Olympic Coast National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council

AGENCY: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean 
Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice and request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or 
sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seat on its 
Sanctuary Advisory Council (council): Commercial Fishing. 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 the remaining year of this term, 
pursuant to the council's Charter. They are also eligible to apply for 
a full 3-year term when this term expires.

DATES: Applications are due by January 9, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Andrew Palmer, Olympic 
Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 E. Railroad Avenue, Suite 301, 
Port Angeles, WA 98362. Completed applications should be sent to the 
same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Palmer, Olympic Coast National 
Marine Sanctuary, 115 E. Railroad Avenue, Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 
98362, (360) 457-6622, ext. 15, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sanctuary Advisory Council members and 
alternates serve three-year terms. The Advisory Council meets bi-
monthly in public sessions in communities in and around the Olympic 
Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
    The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council was 
established in December 1998 to assure continued public participation 
in the management of the sanctuary. Serving in a volunteer capacity, 
the advisory council's 15 voting members represent a variety of local 
user groups, as well as the general public. In addition, five Federal 
government agencies and one federally funded program serve as non-
voting, ex officio members. Since its establishment, the advisory 
council has played a vital role in advising the sanctuary and NOAA on 
critical issues. In addition to providing advice on management issues 
facing the Sanctuary, the Council members serve as a communication 
bridge between constituents and the Sanctuary staff.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: November 24, 2008.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-29034 Filed 12-8-08; 8:45 am]
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