# Availability of Seats for the Florida Keys 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.
**SUMMARY:**
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) is seeking applications for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (council): Citizen at Large—Upper Keys (alternate), Conservation and Environment [2 of 2] (member), Fishing—Charter Sports Fishing (alternate), and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (member).
Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; residency in the Sanctuary area; and philosophy regarding the protection and management of marine resources. Applicants who are chosen for seats normally serve three-year terms, pursuant to the Council's charter.
**DATES:**
Applications are due by March 14, 2008.
**ADDRESSES:**
Application packages may be obtained from the Sanctuary Advisory Council and Volunteer Coordinator at *[email protected],* from the Web site at *http://www.floridakeys.noaa.gov,* by telephone at (305) 292-0311 x245 or in writing at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, 33 East Quay Rd., Key West, FL 33040. Completed applications should be sent to the same address listed above.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Lilli Ferguson at the above address, e-mail or telephone number.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
Information concerning the council, including past meeting minutes and member contact information can be found at the sanctuary Web site.
**Authority:**
16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, *et seq.*
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program)
Dated: February 11, 2008.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.