[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17899-17900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7901]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Availability of Seats for the Gray's Reef 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 
seats on the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: 
Georgia conservation and living resources research. Applicants are 
chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation 
to the seat for which they are applying; community

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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 May 15, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Becky Shortland, 
Council Coordinator ([email protected], 10 Ocean Science Circle, 
Savannah, GA 31411; 912-598-2381) Completed applications should be sent 
to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Becky Shortland, Council Coordinator 
([email protected], 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; 
912-598-2381).

SUPPLEMENTARY 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 sanctuary and NOAA.

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

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program)

    Dated: March 29, 2010.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-7901 Filed 4-7-10; 8:45 am]
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