[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 198 (Monday, October 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71335-71336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22786]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD461]


Nominations to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) seeks nominations to 
fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC or 
Committee). MAFAC is responsible to advise the Secretary, NOAA, and 
NMFS on all matters concerning living marine resources that are the 
responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The Committee makes 
recommendations to assist in the development and implementation of 
departmental regulations, policies, and programs critical to the 
mission and goals of NMFS. Nominations are encouraged from all 
individuals involved with or representing interests affected by NMFS 
actions in managing living marine resources. Nominees should possess 
demonstrable expertise in a field related to the management of living 
marine resources and be able to fulfill the time commitment required 
for two annual meetings and year-round subcommittee work. Individuals 
serve for a term of 3 years for no more than two consecutive terms if 
re-appointed. NMFS seeks qualified nominees to fill pending vacancies.

DATES: Nominations must be emailed on or before Friday, December 15, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Katie (Denman) Zanowicz, MAFAC 
Assistant, NMFS Office of Policy, by email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant; (301) 
427-8034; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MAFAC was approved by the Secretary on 
December 28, 1970, and subsequently

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chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, on 
February 17, 1971. The Committee meets twice a year, and holds 
supplementary meetings when necessary, as determined by NMFS or the 
Committee Chair. MAFAC is comprised of 15 to 21 individuals. Members 
are highly qualified, diverse individuals with experience in 
commercial, recreational, aquaculture, and non-commercial fisheries and 
businesses; seafood industry, including processing, marketing, 
restaurants and related industries; marine, ecosystems, or protected 
resources management and conservation; and human dimensions or social 
sciences associated with living marine resources and working 
waterfronts. Members may be from tribes or indigenous groups, 
environmental organizations, academia, consumer groups, and other 
living marine resource interest groups from all U.S. geographical 
regions, including the Western Pacific and Caribbean. NMFS strives to 
ensure MAFAC members represent a diversity of individuals and 
interests.
    A MAFAC member cannot be a Federal employee; a state official, 
their designee, or an appointed member of a regional fishery management 
council; registered Federal lobbyist; or agent of a foreign principal. 
Selected candidates must pass a security check and submit a financial 
disclosure form. Membership is voluntary and, except for reimbursable 
travel and related expenses, service is without pay.
    Each nomination must include the nominee's name, address, telephone 
number, and email address; a cover letter describing the nominee's 
interest in serving on the Committee and qualifications; and their 
curriculum vitae or resume. Up to three letters of support may be 
submitted. Self-nominations will be accepted.
    Nominations should be sent to Katie Zanowicz (see ADDRESSES) and 
must be received by Friday, December 15, 2023. The full text of the 
Committee Charter and its current membership can be viewed at the NMFS 
web page at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-charter.

    Dated: October 11, 2023.
Heidi Lovett,
Acting Designated Federal Officer, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-22786 Filed 10-13-23; 8:45 am]
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