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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 205 (Monday, October 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54960-54961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25434]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Availability of Seats for the 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 seat 
on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: The 
Conservation/Environmental seat. ONMS is seeking both a primary member 
and an alternate for this seat. The selected applicants will serve out 
the remainder of the current terms which expire December 31, 2011. 
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 3-year terms, pursuant to the 
council's Charter.

DATES: Applications are due by November 27, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Olympic Coast National 
Marine Sanctuary, 115 E. Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 
98362. Completed applications should be sent to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Palmer, 115 E. Railroad Ave., 
Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 98362, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sanctuary Advisory Council members and 
alternates serve three-year terms, unless the member and alternate are 
selected to fill unexpired terms. In that case, the member and 
alternate will serve out the remaining time on the unexpired term. The 
Advisory Council meets bi-monthly

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in public sessions in communities in and around the Olympic Coast 
National Marine Sanctuary.
    The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 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, five Federal 
Government agencies and one federally funded program serve as non-
voting, ex officio members. Since its establishment, the advisory 
council has played a vital role in advising the sanctuary and NOAA on 
critical issues. In addition to providing advice on management issues 
facing the Sanctuary, the Council members serve as a communication 
bridge between constituents and the Sanctuary staff.

    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.
[FR Doc. E9-25434 Filed 10-23-09; 8:45 am]
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