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MPA Federal Advisory Committee
About the MPA Federal Advisory Committee The Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Federal Advisory Committee is mandated by Executive Order 13158 and is supported by the National Marine Protected Areas Center. It is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience, who represent parties interested in the use of MPAs as a management tool. Committee members, 30 in all, are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, and serve four-year, non-renewable terms. They represent a broad stakeholder community, including scientists, academia, commercial fishermen, anglers, divers, state and tribal resource managers, the energy and tourism industries, and environmentalists, among others. In addition, nine federal agencies are represented by non-voting ex-officio members of the committee. The committee's role is to provide expert advice and recommendations to the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior on implementation of aspects of Section 4 of Executive Order 13158, the heart of the national MPA initiative. The committee functions solely as an advisory body, complying fully with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C. App. 2). All the details from meetings are found here: agendas, complete transcripts, minutes, public comment, presentations, and supporting documents Review the list and contact information of the 30 members, plus the nine federal (non-voting) ex-officio members Read brief biographies of each of the committee members Learn about committee leadership, as well as the organization and membership of subcommittees The MPA Federal Advisory Committee's charter is renewed every two years. It details the committee's objectives, duties, terms and other requirements for members and the chairperson, and administrative provisions. View recommendations and reports published by the MPA Federal Advisory Committee MPA Federal Advisory Committee History Learn about past activities and actions of the MPA Federal Advisory Committee For More Information Kara Yeager |
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