[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 64797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25862]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef 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 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: K-
12 education, non-living resources research 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 for the K-12 education or non-living resources research seats 
should expect to serve 3-year terms, pursuant to the council's Charter. 
The applicant chosen for the citizen-at-large seat should expect to 
serve a 2-year term.

DATES: Applications are due by November 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Becky Shortland, 
Council Coordinator ([email protected], 10 Ocean Science Circle, 
Savannah, GA 31411; 912-598-2381). Completed applications should be 
sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Becky Shortland, Council Coordinator 
([email protected], 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; 
912-598-2381.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The sanctuary advisory council was 
established in August 1999 to provide advice and recommendations on 
management and protection of the sanctuary. The advisory council, 
through its members, also serves as liaison to the community regarding 
sanctuary issues and represents community interests, concerns, and 
management needs to the sanctuary and NOAA.

    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,
National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-25862 Filed 10-22-12; 8:45 am]
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