Federal Register: October 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 205)

DOCID: fr26oc09-28 FR Doc E9-25436

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCID: fr26oc09-28

ACTION: Applications:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice and request for applications.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

DATES: Applications are due by November 30, 2009.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

The ONMS is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or sanctuary) Advisory Council (council): Sport Diving. 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 threeyear terms, pursuant to the council's Charter.

SUMMARY:

Availability of Seats for the Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

SUPPLEMENTAL 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 ONNS and NOAA.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq.
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program)

Dated: October 14, 2009.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Becky Shortland, Council Coordinator (becky.shortland@noaa.gov, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; 9125982381.