What are the requirements for providing oral testimony at the hearing?
Anyone wishing to provide oral testimony at the hearing must submit a written request via United States mail or commercial carrier (Federal Express/UPS/Airborne Express or similar means) to NOAA no later than September 12, 2008. No requests received after close-of-business on September 12, 2008 or requests submitted via e-mail, facsimile, or voicemail will be considered. The written request should be sent to: Thomas Street, Attorney Advisor, NOAA Office of General Counsel for Ocean Services,1305 East-West Highway, Room 6111, Silver Spring, MD 20910. What information shall be contained in the written request? A written request must include the individual’s full name, address, and a statement of whether the testimony will be provided on behalf of: (i) an individual; (ii) an organization; (iii) an elected official; or (iv) a tribe. (NOTE: If the individual is providing testimony on behalf of an organization, tribe, or is testifying as an elected official, the written request must contain
