Nominations to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
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The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) seeks nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC or Committee). MAFAC is responsible to advise the Secretary, NOAA, and NMFS on all matters concerning living marine resources that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The Committee makes recommendations to assist in the development and implementation of departmental regulations, policies, and programs critical to the mission and goals of NMFS. Nominations are encouraged from all individuals involved with or representing interests affected by NMFS actions in managing living marine resources. Nominees should possess demonstrable expertise in a field related to the management of living marine resources and be able to fulfill the time commitment required for two annual meetings and year-round subcommittee work. Individuals serve for a term of 3 years for no more than two consecutive terms if re-appointed. NMFS seeks qualified nominees to fill pending vacancies.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 198 (Monday, October 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71335-71336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22786]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XD461]
Nominations to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) seeks nominations to
fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC or
Committee). MAFAC is responsible to advise the Secretary, NOAA, and
NMFS on all matters concerning living marine resources that are the
responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The Committee makes
recommendations to assist in the development and implementation of
departmental regulations, policies, and programs critical to the
mission and goals of NMFS. Nominations are encouraged from all
individuals involved with or representing interests affected by NMFS
actions in managing living marine resources. Nominees should possess
demonstrable expertise in a field related to the management of living
marine resources and be able to fulfill the time commitment required
for two annual meetings and year-round subcommittee work. Individuals
serve for a term of 3 years for no more than two consecutive terms if
re-appointed. NMFS seeks qualified nominees to fill pending vacancies.
DATES: Nominations must be emailed on or before Friday, December 15,
2023.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Katie (Denman) Zanowicz, MAFAC
Assistant, NMFS Office of Policy, by email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ed868c998488c3898883808c83ad83828c8cc38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3c8c2d7cac68dc7c6cdcec2cde3cdccc2c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant; (301)
427-8034; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#066d67726f63286263686b6768466869676728616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b606a7f626e256f6e65666a654b65646a6a256c647d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MAFAC was approved by the Secretary on
December 28, 1970, and subsequently
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chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, on
February 17, 1971. The Committee meets twice a year, and holds
supplementary meetings when necessary, as determined by NMFS or the
Committee Chair. MAFAC is comprised of 15 to 21 individuals. Members
are highly qualified, diverse individuals with experience in
commercial, recreational, aquaculture, and non-commercial fisheries and
businesses; seafood industry, including processing, marketing,
restaurants and related industries; marine, ecosystems, or protected
resources management and conservation; and human dimensions or social
sciences associated with living marine resources and working
waterfronts. Members may be from tribes or indigenous groups,
environmental organizations, academia, consumer groups, and other
living marine resource interest groups from all U.S. geographical
regions, including the Western Pacific and Caribbean. NMFS strives to
ensure MAFAC members represent a diversity of individuals and
interests.
A MAFAC member cannot be a Federal employee; a state official,
their designee, or an appointed member of a regional fishery management
council; registered Federal lobbyist; or agent of a foreign principal.
Selected candidates must pass a security check and submit a financial
disclosure form. Membership is voluntary and, except for reimbursable
travel and related expenses, service is without pay.
Each nomination must include the nominee's name, address, telephone
number, and email address; a cover letter describing the nominee's
interest in serving on the Committee and qualifications; and their
curriculum vitae or resume. Up to three letters of support may be
submitted. Self-nominations will be accepted.
Nominations should be sent to Katie Zanowicz (see ADDRESSES) and
must be received by Friday, December 15, 2023. The full text of the
Committee Charter and its current membership can be viewed at the NMFS
web page at <a href="https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-charter">https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-charter</a>.
Dated: October 11, 2023.
Heidi Lovett,
Acting Designated Federal Officer, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-22786 Filed 10-13-23; 8:45 am]
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