[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 214 (Friday, November 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 68429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28480]


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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: 
Research; Chamber of Commerce/Tourism/Recreation; Marine Business/
Ports/Industry; Conservation; Commercial Fishing (alternate position 
only). 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 Friday, December 2, 2011.

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 email to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Bernthal, Superintendent, 
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 
301, Port Angeles, WA 98362, 360.457.6622 x11, [email protected] 
or Liam Antrim, Resource Protection Specialist, 360.457.6622 x16, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 
(OCNMS) Advisory Council seats are for a three-year term and have a 
designated primary member and an alternate. The OCNMS Advisory Council 
meets bi-monthly in public sessions in communities in and around 
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
    The OCNMS 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, six Federal government agencies 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 27, 2011.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-28480 Filed 11-3-11; 8:45 am]
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