[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 66064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27088]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for 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 ONMS is seeking applications for the following vacant 
seats on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: 
Marine Business and Industry, and Citizen-at Large. Both a primary and 
alternate member will be selected for each of the two 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 three-year terms, pursuant to the 
council's charter.

DATES: Applications are due by November 19, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Norma Klein, Olympic 
Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, 
Port Angeles, WA 98362 ([email protected]). Completed applications 
should be sent via mail or e-mail to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Bernthal, OCNMS Superintendent, 
115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 98362, 360.457.6622 
x11, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sanctuary Advisory Council members and 
alternates serve three-year terms, unless the member and alternate are 
selected to fill unexpired terms. In that case, the member and 
alternate will serve out the remaining time on the unexpired term. The 
Advisory Council meets bi-monthly in public sessions in communities in 
and around 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 OCNMS and NOAA on critical 
issues. In addition to providing advice on management issues facing the 
Sanctuary, council members serve as a communication bridge between 
constituents and OCNMS staff.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: October 15, 2010.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-27088 Filed 10-26-10; 8:45 am]
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