NOAA Requests Nominations for National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Councils

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is requesting applications for vacant seats for 7 of its 13 national marine sanctuary advisory councils. Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; views regarding the protection and management of marine or Great Lake resources; and possibly the length of residence in the area affected by the sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members or alternates should expect to serve two- or three year terms, pursuant to the charter of the specific national marine sanctuary advisory council.

Click here to read Federal Register notice requesting nominations.