[Federal Register: September 8, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 173)]
[Notices]
[Page 52904]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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: National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP), National Ocean
Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice and request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or Sanctuary)
is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary
Advisory Council (Council): Local Conservation, University Education,
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 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 September 30, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Application information may be obtained from Becky
Shortland, Council Coordinator, Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary,
10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411; telephone 912/598-2345;
becky.shortland@noaa.gov. Applications should be sent to Reed Bohne,
Manager, Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (same address).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Becky Shortland, Council
Coordinator, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31410; telephone
912/598-2345; becky.shortland@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sanctuary Advisory Council was
established in August 1999 to provide advice and recommendations on
management and protection of the Sanctuary. The 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 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce). Gray's Reef NMS is one of
the largest near shore live-bottom reefs off the Southeastern United
States, encompassing approximately 17 square nautical miles. The area
earned sanctuary designation in 1981.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq.
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary
Program)
Dated: August 29, 2003.
Richard W. Spinrad,
Assistant Administrator, Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-22697 Filed 9-5-03; 8:45 am]