[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 56 (Thursday, March 22, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 16813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6890]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seat 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 seat 
on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: 
Coastal Marine Resources Committees. Applicants must be members of 
either the Grays Harbor or North Pacific Coast marine resources 
committees. Applicants are chosen for both primary and alternate 
positions 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, May 4, 2012.

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, Acting Council Coordinator, 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. Sections 1431, et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

Daniel J. Basta,
Director Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-6890 Filed 3-21-12; 8:45 am]
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