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 three years for no more than two consecutive terms if re-appointed. NMFS seeks qualified nominees to fill
pending vacancies.
Nominations must be emailed on or before December 23, 2024. Nominations should be sent to Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant, NMFS Office of Policy, by email to
katie.zanowicz@noaa.gov. For more information, see the FR Notice here.