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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66064-66065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27089]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Extension of Application Period for Seats for the Stellwagen Bank 
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 of extension for application period and request for 
applications.

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SUMMARY: The ONMS is extending the deadline and seeking applications 
for the following vacant seats on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council: Advisory Council: For member and alternate 
seats for Conservation; and alternates seats for Whalewatching, 
Education, At-Large and Mobile Gear Commercial Fishing. 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 two-to three-year terms, pursuant to the council's 
Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by 19 November 2010 (COB: close of business 
day).

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained at http://www.stellwagen.noaa.gov/sac/news.html. Completed applications should be 
sent to [email protected] or faxed to 781-545-8036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathalie Ward, Stellwagen Bank 
National Marine Sanctuary, 175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA 02066, 
781-545-8026 X206, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in March 2001 to assure 
continued public participation in the management of the Sanctuary. The 
Advisory Council's 17 voting members represent a variety of local user 
groups, as well as the general public, plus 6 local, State and Federal 
government agencies. Since its establishment, the Council has played a 
vital role in advising the Sanctuary and NOAA on critical issues.

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    The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 842 
square miles of ocean, stretching between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. 
Renowned for its scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the 
sanctuary supports a rich diversity of marine life including 22 species 
of marine mammals, more than 30 species of seabirds, over 60 species of 
fishes, and hundreds of marine invertebrates and plants.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431, et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: October 14, 2010.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-27089 Filed 10-26-10; 8:45 am]
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