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contained in the petition and other
scientific information available on the
status of the ENP gray whale stock. As
noted in the Commission’s statement
above, the pertinent analysis for
assessing the status of the ENP gray
whale stock is whether or not, based
upon the best available scientific
information, the ENP gray whale stock
is above or below its MNPL. Although
NMFS is denying the current petition,
the analysis supporting this denial
involved an assessment of the status of
the stock. In this evaluation, NMFS
concluded that Punt and Wade (2010)
analyzed and reported the best available
information assessing the status of the
ENP gray whale stock.
Punt and Wade (2010) used an
accepted age- and sex-structured
population dynamics model and
estimated key biological parameters
from a long time series of data collected
over a long period of time. Punt and
Wade (2010) used all available
information from abundance data
collected since the mid-1960s to 2006
(and analyzed using consistent methods
by Laake et al. (2009)), incorporated
uncertainty from input parameters and
data, and simulated key demographic
parameters, thus capturing key
biological processes. Punt and Wade
(2010) included a catastrophic mortality
event, which accommodated the
elevated strandings of ENP gray whales
observed in 1999 and 2000. As a result
of this catastrophic mortality, which
was declared and evaluated as an
unusual mortality event pursuant to
MMPA section 404 (16 U.S.C. 1421c),
Punt and Wade (2010) estimated that
the population was reduced by about 30
percent (about 15 percent annually for
two years) due to the elevated mortality
rates observed in 1999 and 2000. Punt
and Wade (2010) also estimated that the
ENP gray whale stock was currently 129
percent of the MNPL with a probability
of 0.884 that the stock was within its
OSP. Punt and Wade (2010) used the
best and most recent information
available and adequately incorporated
uncertainties for model parameters.
Punt and Wade (2010) may be
characterized as follows: the approach
and the information analyzed were
subjected to internal NMFS and external
peer review, and this analysis was
consistent with NMFS’ previously
stated practice to use current K to make
OSP determinations where possible.
NMFS considers Punt and Wade (2010)
to be the best scientific information
available for evaluating the status of
ENP gray whales relative to their OSP
and has included the Punt and Wade
(2010) analyses and conclusions in the
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draft 2010 marine mammal stock
assessment reports in the most recently
available abundance estimate in
reporting the status of the stock (Allen
and Angliss, 2010). Accordingly, NMFS
reaffirms that the ENP stock of gray
whales is above its MNPL and,
therefore, within its OSP.
Dated: December 20, 2010.
David Cottingham,
Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Council Coordination Committee
Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
AGENCY:
NMFS will host a meeting of
the Council Coordination Committee
(CCC), consisting of the Regional
Fishery Management Council chairs,
vice chairs, and executive directors in
January 2011. The intent of this meeting
is to discuss issues of relevance to the
Councils, including FY 2011 budget
allocations and budget planning,
Annual Catch Limits (ACLs), Coastal
and Marine Spatial Planning,
Recreational Fishery Issues,
Enforcement, Catch Shares Policy
Implementation, and other topics
related to implementation of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson-Stevens Act).
DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.
on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, recess at
5:30 p.m. or when business is complete;
and reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, January 12, 2011, and
adjourn by 5 p.m. or when business is
complete.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Phoenix Park Hotel, 520 North
Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC
20001, telephone 1–800–824–5419, fax
202–638–4025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William D. Chappell: telephone 301–
713–2337 or e-mail at
William.Chappell@noaa.gov; or Tara
Scott: telephone 301–713–2337 or email at Tara.Scott@noaa.gov.
SUMMARY:
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The
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management
Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006
established the Council Coordination
Committee (CCC) by amending Section
302 (16 U.S.C. 1852) of the MagnusonStevens Act. The committee consists of
the chairs, vice chairs, and executive
directors of each of the eight Regional
Fishery Management Councils
authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens
Act or other Council members or staff.
NMFS will host this meeting and
provide reports to the CCC for its
information and discussion. All sessions
are open to the public.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Agenda
January, 11, 2011
9 a.m. Morning Session Begins.
9–10:30 Welcome comments and
Round Robin with Councils.
10:30–10:45 Break.
10:45–11:30 Round Robin with
Councils (Continued).
11:30–12 ‘‘Managing Our Nation’s
Fisheries’’ III Planning.
12 noon–1:30 p.m. Lunch.
1:30 Afternoon Session Begins.
1:30–2:15 Performance Measures.
2:15–3:15 Budget Issues FY11:
• Status, Allocation, Council Grants.
• FY12: Update.
3:15–3:30 Break.
3:30–4:15 Budget Issues
(Continued).
4:15–5:15 ACLs and Associated
Science Issues.
• National Science ACL Workshop.
• Report of the 2010 National
Scientific and Statistical Committees
(SSC) Workshop.
• Planning for National SSC
Workshop—MAFMC.
• Prioritizing Future Stock
assessments to Meet MSRA
Requirements.
5:15–5:30 Review of Procedure for
Approval of Councils’ Standard
Operating Policy and Procedures.
5:30 Adjourn for the Day.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
8:30 a.m. Morning Session Begins.
8:30–9 Communication on Ending
Overfishing.
9–9:30 Recreational Fisheries
Engagement Strategy.
9:30–10:30 Marine Recreational
Information Program (MRIP) Reestimation Project Update.
10:30–10:45 Break.
10:45–11:30 Coastal and Marine
Spatial Planning.
11:30–1 p.m. Lunch.
1–Afternoon Session Begins.
1–2 Catch Shares Policy
Implementation.
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2–3 Enforcement Issues.
3–3:15 Break.
3:15–4:15 Impacts and Response to
Climate Change.
4:15–4:45 May Council Coordination
Committee (CCC) Agenda Planning.
4:45–5 Wrap-up.
5 p.m. Adjourn.
The order in which the agenda items
are addressed may change. The CCC
will meet as late as necessary to
complete scheduled business.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Tara
Scott at 301–713–2337x177 at least five
working days prior to the meeting.
Dated: December 20, 2010.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Matters To Be Considered
During this open public meeting, the
Committee will receive updates on
plans for development of the First Draft
of the National Climate Assessment
Development and Advisory Committee’s
Report to Congress and the President.
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National Climate Assessment
Development and Advisory Committee;
Establishment and Meeting
Announcement of Charter and
Notice of Public Meeting.
ACTION:
This Notice advises of the
public of the establishment of the
National Climate Assessment
Development and Advisory Committee
(NCADAC) and of an upcoming meeting
of the NCADAC.
Date and Time: The NCADAC will
meet on February 3–4, 2011 from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in
Washington, DC—the venue to be
announced on the https://
www.globalchange.gov Web site. The
public portion of the meeting may have
limited seating capacity.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC Designated
Federal Official (DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1
Room 8330, 1335 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910;
telephone 240–429–0512, e-mail:
Kandis.Wyatt@noaa.gov.
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In
accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2, and the General Services
Administration (GSA) rule of Federal
Advisory Committee Management, 41
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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CFR part 102–3, and after consultation
with GSA, the Secretary of Commerce
has determined that the establishment
of the National Climate Assessment
Development and Advisory Committee
(NCADAC) is in the public interest, in
connection with the performance of
duties imposed on the Department by
law. The NCADAC will consist of
approximately 35 members to be
appointed by the Under Secretary to
assure a balanced representation among
preeminent scientists, educators, and
experts reflecting the full scope of the
scientific issues. An additional 15
members are named to represent the
federal agencies in the U.S. Global
Change Research Program. The
NCADAC will function solely as an
advisory body, and in compliance with
the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act. Its charter will be filed
under the Act 15 days from the date of
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
Special Accomodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for special accommodations
may be directed to Dr. Kandis Wyatt, the
NCADAC Designated Federal Official
(DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1 Room 8330,
1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring,
Maryland 20910; telephone 240–429–
0512, e-mail: Kandis.Wyatt@noaa.gov.
Additional Information and Public
Comments
Any member of the public wishing
further information concerning the
meeting or who wishes to submit oral or
written comments should contact: Dr.
Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC Designated
Federal Official (DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1
Room 8330, 1335 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910;
telephone 240–429–0512, e-mail:
Kandis.Wyatt@noaa.gov.
The NCADAC expects that public
statements presented at its meetings will
not be repetitive of previouslysubmitted oral or written statements.
The meeting will be open to public
participation and will include a 30minute public comment period on
February 4, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. (please check the https://
www.globalchange.gov Web site to
confirm this time). In general, each
individual or group that is not attending
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as a member of the FAC but wishes to
make a verbal presentation will be
limited to a total time of five (5)
minutes. Written comments will also be
accepted and 50 copies should be
received by the NCADAC Designated
Federal Official (DFO) by January 24,
2011 to provide sufficient time for
review. Written comments received after
January 24, 2011 will be distributed to
the NCADAC, but may not be reviewed
prior to the meeting date. Seats will be
available to the public on a first-come,
first-served basis.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC Designated
Federal Official (DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1
Room 8330, 1335 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910;
telephone 240–429–0512, e-mail:
Kandis.Wyatt@noaa.gov.
Kandis Y. Wyatt,
Designated Federal Officer, NCADAC.
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Nomination of Existing Marine
Protected Areas to the National
System of Marine Protected Areas
NOAA, Department of
Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Public notice and opportunity
for comment on the list of nominations
received from state and territorial
marine protected area programs to join
the National System of Marine Protected
Areas.
AGENCY:
NOAA and the Department of
the Interior (DOI) invited federal, state,
commonwealth, and territorial marine
protected area (MPA) programs with
potentially eligible existing MPAs to
nominate their sites to the National
System of MPAs (national system). The
national system and the nomination
process are described in the Framework
for the National System of Marine
Protected Areas of the United States
(Framework), developed in response to
Executive Order 13158 on Marine
Protected Areas. The final Framework
was published on November 19, 2008,
(73 FR 69608) and provides guidance for
collaborative efforts among federal,
state, commonwealth, territorial, tribal
and local governments and stakeholders
to develop an effective and well
coordinated national system of MPAs
that includes existing MPAs meeting
national system criteria as well as new
sites that may be established by
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XA101
Council Coordination Committee Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
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SUMMARY: NMFS will host a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee
(CCC), consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs,
vice chairs, and executive directors in January 2011. The intent of
this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils,
including FY 2011 budget allocations and budget planning, Annual Catch
Limits (ACLs), Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning, Recreational
Fishery Issues, Enforcement, Catch Shares Policy Implementation, and
other topics related to implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011,
recess at 5:30 p.m. or when business is complete; and reconvene at 8:30
a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, and adjourn by 5 p.m. or when
business is complete.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Phoenix Park Hotel, 520
North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001, telephone 1-800-824-
5419, fax 202-638-4025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William D. Chappell: telephone 301-
713-2337 or e-mail at William.Chappell@noaa.gov; or Tara Scott:
telephone 301-713-2337 or e-mail at Tara.Scott@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006 established the
Council Coordination Committee (CCC) by amending Section 302 (16 U.S.C.
1852) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The committee consists of the
chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the eight
Regional Fishery Management Councils authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens
Act or other Council members or staff. NMFS will host this meeting and
provide reports to the CCC for its information and discussion. All
sessions are open to the public.
Proposed Agenda
January, 11, 2011
9 a.m. Morning Session Begins.
9-10:30 Welcome comments and Round Robin with Councils.
10:30-10:45 Break.
10:45-11:30 Round Robin with Councils (Continued).
11:30-12 ``Managing Our Nation's Fisheries'' III Planning.
12 noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch.
1:30 Afternoon Session Begins.
1:30-2:15 Performance Measures.
2:15-3:15 Budget Issues FY11:
Status, Allocation, Council Grants.
FY12: Update.
3:15-3:30 Break.
3:30-4:15 Budget Issues (Continued).
4:15-5:15 ACLs and Associated Science Issues.
National Science ACL Workshop.
Report of the 2010 National Scientific and Statistical
Committees (SSC) Workshop.
Planning for National SSC Workshop--MAFMC.
Prioritizing Future Stock assessments to Meet MSRA
Requirements.
5:15-5:30 Review of Procedure for Approval of Councils' Standard
Operating Policy and Procedures.
5:30 Adjourn for the Day.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
8:30 a.m. Morning Session Begins.
8:30-9 Communication on Ending Overfishing.
9-9:30 Recreational Fisheries Engagement Strategy.
9:30-10:30 Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Re-
estimation Project Update.
10:30-10:45 Break.
10:45-11:30 Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning.
11:30-1 p.m. Lunch.
1-Afternoon Session Begins.
1-2 Catch Shares Policy Implementation.
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2-3 Enforcement Issues.
3-3:15 Break.
3:15-4:15 Impacts and Response to Climate Change.
4:15-4:45 May Council Coordination Committee (CCC) Agenda Planning.
4:45-5 Wrap-up.
5 p.m. Adjourn.
The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The
CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Tara Scott at 301-713-2337x177 at least five
working days prior to the meeting.
Dated: December 20, 2010.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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