[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 2, 2010)] [Notices] [Pages 9390-9391] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2010-3898] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Availability of Seats for the Cordell 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 and request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The ONMS is seeking applications for the following vacant seats on the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: Fishing, Primary and Alternate seats; Maritime Activities, Primary and Alternate seats; Community-at-Large Sonoma County, Primary and Alternate seats. 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 three-year terms, pursuant to the council's Charter. DATES: Applications are due by April 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from http://cordellbank.noaa.gov/ or Kaitlin Graiff, [email protected], P.O. Box 159 Olema, CA 94950. Completed applications should be sent to the above postal or e-mail address, or faxed to 415-663-0315 attn. Kaitlin Graiff. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kaitlin Graiff, Advisory Council Coordinator, 415-663-0314 x105, [email protected]. [[Page 9391]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in 2001 to ensure continued public participation in the management of the sanctuary. Council seats are occupied by members representing research, conservation, maritime activity, fishing, education, the community at-large, as well as Federal agency partners. Individual council members act as liaisons between the Sanctuary and their constituent groups. The council holds a minimum of four regular meetings per year, and an annual retreat in the summer. Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program) Dated: February 12, 2010. Daniel J. Basta, Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2010-3898 Filed 3-1-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-NK-M