[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15359-15360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6070]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Thunder Bay National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council

AGENCY: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, 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 
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (council): 
Education (elementary, junior high, and high school), Fishing 
(recreational, charter, and/or commercial), Diving (including 
snorkeling), Tourism, Maritime History & Interpretation, and Citizen-
at-Large. 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 3-year terms, pursuant to the 
council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by March 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Thunder Bay National 
Marine Sanctuary, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, Michigan 49707. 
Completed applications should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Bauer, Advisory Council 
Coordinator, Thunder Bay National Marine. Sanctuary, 500 W. Fletcher 
Street, Alpena, Michigan 49707, (989) 356-8805 ext. 13, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Thunder Bay Sanctuary Advisory Council 
(council) was established in 1997. The council has fifteen members and 
fifteen alternates, five seats represent local community governments, 
and the other ten represent facets of the sanctuary

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community, including education, research, fishing, diving, tourism, 
economic development, and the community at large. The council meets bi-
monthly, with informal coffees and lunches scheduled for non-meeting 
months. Working groups meet as needed. The fifteen alternates also take 
an active role in council meetings as well as assist in carrying out 
many volunteer assignments throughout the year.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: February 29, 2012.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-6070 Filed 3-14-12; 8:45 am]
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