[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 47559]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22161]


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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: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), 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 ONMS is seeking applicants for the following seats on The 
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): 
Member and Alternate three-year terms for (1) Research; (1) 
Conservation; (1) Education; (1) Marine Transportation; (1) 
Recreational Fishing; (1) Mobile Gear Commercial Fishing; (1) At-Large, 
and (1) At-Large (Member only). Additionally seeking applications for 
two-year term (1) Education (Member) and (1) Conservation (Alternate) 
seats. 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 and three year terms, 
pursuant to the Council's Charter. The Council consists also of three 
state and three Federal non voting ex-officio seats.

DATES: Applications are due by 18 December 2009.

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, 
ext. 201. Completed applications should be sent to the same address or 
e-mail, or faxed to 781-545-8036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected], External 
Affairs Coordinator, telephone: 781-545-8026, ext. 206.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council was established in March 2001 to 
assure continued public participation in the management of the 
Sanctuary. The Council's 23 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 NOAA on critical issues and is 
currently focused on the sanctuary's final 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: September 8, 2009.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-22161 Filed 9-15-09; 8:45 am]
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