[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64797-64798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25860]


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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

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seats on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: 
Commercial Fishing (primary and alternate positions) and Education 
(primary and alternate positions). 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 7, 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 George Galasso, Assistant Superintendent, 360.457.6622 x12, 
[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 and the 
state Marine Resource Committee representatives 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 12, 2012.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-25860 Filed 10-22-12; 8:45 am]
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