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Courtesy of NOAA:

Applications accepted through November 17, 2014.

The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) is seeking nominations for two new task forces that are being established to support its advisory work for the Secretary of Commerce on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. One task force will focus on climate and marine resources issues and the other on aquaculture issues.

Details on the ideal qualifications and potential work descriptions of the two new Task Forces can be found through these links:

Climate and Marine Resources Task Force 

Aquaculture Task Force

How to submit a nomination:  Nominations for both task forces must be postmarked or have an email date stamp on or before November 17, 2014.

Nominations should be emailed to Heidi Lovett at Heidi.Lovett@noaa.gov or mailed to:

Each nomination submission should include a cover letter describing the nominee’s qualifications and interest in serving on the specific task force, a resume or CV of the nominee, and no more than two recommendation letters describing the nominee’s qualifications and interest.  Self-nominations are acceptable.  Each nominee’s submission should include an address, telephone number, fax number, and email address.

Membership is voluntary and, except for any potential reimbursable travel and related expenses, service is without pay.

For more information please contact: Executive Director of MAFAC or 301-427-8034.

Full nomination instructions and guidelines are detailed in the Federal Register Notice.