Part 2, Sec. 4D
Administration - Education/Interpretation: Roles and Responsibilities

D. Education/Interpretation: Roles and Responsibilities

1. Sanctuaries and Reserves Division

Reviews and approves the list of annual priorities for education and the annual education budget prepared by the Sanctuary Manager;

Reviews and approves design proposals for all educational facilities;

Reviews all educational/ interpretive materials prepared for the Sanctuary;

Evaluates progress toward accomplishing objectives for education/interpretation, and adjusts long-term priorities accordingly; and

Issues Sanctuary education permits, through OCRM, considering the recommendations of the Sanctuary Manager, to ensure compliance with Sanctuary regulations and provide additional technical review where necessary.

2. Sanctuary Manager

Recommends annually to SRD a list of priorities and an annual budget for education;

Prepares and circulates as required Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for educational/ interpretive projects;

Supervises the design and production of educational/ interpretive materials and facilities for the Sanctuary;

Makes available training for educational staff assigned to the Sanctuary;

Encourages local and regional organizations to participate in Sanctuary education;

Disseminates information about the National Marine Sanctuary program and the Sanctuary;

Oversees the development of any facilities constructed for the Sanctuary, reviews site analyses and design specifications, makes recommendations as to construction and maintenance contracts, and performs similar tasks;

Submits recommendations to SRD on the issuance of Sanctuary education permits, considering the recommendations of the SAC; and

Oversees permitted educational/ interpretive activities.

3. Sanctuary Advisory Committee

Advises the Sanctuary Manager in raising public awareness of the Sanctuary and advises on the development of a local constituency by means of brochures, presentations, structured events, articles for publication, and other activities consistent with the management plan; and

Advises the Sanctuary Manager on the issuance of education permits.

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