Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Nov. 18-20 in Monterey, Calif.
The Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of the Interior, will hold its 12th meeting Nov.18-20, 2008, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, Calif. The meeting agenda is available on the MPA Web site.
WHAT:
12th meeting of the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee. Attendance is open to any interested individuals. Two public comment periods are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:15-5:00 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 20, from 8:35-9:30 a.m. Presentations and subcommittee meetings are scheduled on all three days.
WHEN:
Tuesday, Nov.18, 2008 – Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008.
8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday PST
8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday PST
WHERE:
Monterey Plaza Hotel, 400 Cannery Row, Point Lobos Room, Monterey, Calif.
WHO:
30 members of the FAC and 10 representatives of other federal agencies.
The meeting will focus on the potential for coordination among ocean observing systems and the national system of MPAs, and on the consideration of draft recommendations by the two Subcommittees (Scientific and Technical Subcommittee and the Review and Evaluation Subcommittee). Additional information can be obtained by contacting NOAA’s Lauren Wenzel, designated federal official, MPA FAC, National Marine Protected Areas Center at 301-713-3100 ext. 136.
NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and conserves and manages our coastal and marine resources.