🌊NOAA Announces New Advisory Council for Chumash Heritage Sanctuary
Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Solicitation for Applications for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Summary
Notice is hereby given that NOAA is establishing a national marine sanctuary advisory council for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS), the designation of which became effective on November 30, 2024. The council will provide guidance to ONMS and will serve as liaisons with constituents and community groups. As a result, ONMS is adding the new council to the list of established national marine sanctuary advisory councils. ONMS solicits applications to fill council seats on an as needed basis and is seeking applicants for seats on the CHNMS Advisory Council. This notice contains web page links and contact information for CHNMS and application materials to apply for the newly established advisory council.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice establishes an advisory council impacting marine resource management, potentially affecting businesses in sectors like tourism, fishing, and conservation. Companies in these areas may need to comply with new advisory recommendations and can seek council membership to influence decisions relevant to their operations.