Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 48394-48395 [2016-17450]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 48394 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 142 / Monday, July 25, 2016 / Notices managed fisheries off the West Coast under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. There are three types of permits: basic fishery permits for Highly Migratory Species (HMS), limited entry permits for Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS), and experimental fishing permits (EFP). The WCR Permits Office proposes to revise one permit within the collection of information approved under OMB Control Number 0648–0204. Currently, under 50 CFR part 660.707, HMS permits are issued to vessels that fish for HMS off or land HMS in the States of California, Oregon, and Washington. Permits are issued for a 2year term and remain valid until the first date of renewal. The InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) adopted amended Resolution C–11–06 which requires a vessel on the IATTC regional vessel registry to add a photograph of the vessel showing its identifying vessel markings. NMFS proposed to revise OMB Control Number 0648–0204 to require new and renewing applicants to submit a vessel photo with their application. Owners can email or mail photographs to the Long Beach Permits Office, which in turn will be submitted to the IATTC vessel database manager. Online submission option is expected to be available through the National Permits System (NPS) by 2016 year-end. NMFS estimates this revision could affect up to 1639 respondents, which is the total number of permitted HMS vessels. Currently, HMS renewal forms are mailed to permit holders within 60 days prior to expiration. To reduce the expected burden from photo submission, pre-filled renewal forms with basic data will substitute the current renewal application. Forms can be completed by signing and dating a statement of acknowledgement that all current information is correct. The basic information collected from applicants will remain the same. There will be minimal expected public burden to submit photographs, which will not apply after the initial photo is submitted. There will be no additional burden beyond the estimated application processing time or recordkeeping/reporting costs. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or households. Frequency: Biannually and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Jul 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. Dated: July 20, 2016. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–17471 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE664 Marine Mammals; File No. 20481 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the BBC Natural History Unit, 23 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR, United Kingdom, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). SUMMARY: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before August 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: These documents are available upon written request or by appointment in the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 EastWest Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427– 8401; fax (301) 713–0376. Written comments on this application should be submitted to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or by email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 20481 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosa ´ Gonzalez or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427–8401. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The applicant proposes to film California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) for a documentary film on animal behavior [i.e., OCEAN (BLUE PLANET II)]. Filming activities would occur along the California coast and ˜ offshore from Point Ano Nuevo south to the Channel Islands, focusing on the Monterey Bay region. Up to 1,000 California sea lions would be approached for filming from land, vessel, and underwater (snorkelers or scuba divers). In addition, up to 1,000 long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) and 1,000 shortbeaked common dolphins (D. delphis) may be incidentally harassed and filmed during operations. Filming would occur August 2016 through March 2017, although the key filming period is expected to be mid-August to early/midSeptember. The permit is requested for a one year period. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 19, 2016. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–17402 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE747 Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 142 / Monday, July 25, 2016 / Notices The Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a three-day meeting. DATES: The meetings will be held on August 17–19, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at ˜ the Council Office: 270 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico. SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caribbean Fishery Management Council, ˜ 270 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1903, telephone (787) 766–5926. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a three-day meeting to discuss the items contained in the following agenda: —Call to Order —Adoption of Agenda —Island Based Fishery Management Plans (IBFMPs) —Review Goals and Objectives of the IBFMPs —Finalize Action 1: Species to include for federal management in each IBFMP —Recommendations to the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) —Review/Finalize Action 2: Review Consolidated List of Stocks and Stock Complexes/Species Complexes—NMFS Southeast Regional Office (SERO) Update —Recommendations to CFMC —Review Action 3: Reference Points —Update SEDAR 46 US Caribbean Data Limited Species—Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) —Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rule Work Group Report —Brief review of ABC Control Rule —Examples of ABC Control Rules: South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Western Pacific Councils —Discussion on tiers ABC Control Rule —Evaluation of components of uncertainty —Potential guidance coming out of data poor models (Overfishing Limit (OFL) and ABC advice) —Review U.S. Caribbean landings data (commercial and recreational) for entire historical series —Recommendations to the SSC from the ABC Working Group —Recommendations to the CFMC on ABC Control Rule —Consider Action 4: Framework Procedures for the IBFMP —Finalize 5-year CFMC—Other Business VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Jul 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. For more information or request for sign language interpretation and other auxiliary aids, please contact Mr. ´ Miguel A. Rolon, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, ˜ 270 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00918–1903, telephone (787) 766–5926, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: July 19, 2016. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–17450 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE704 International Whaling Commission; 66th Meeting; Announcement of Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces the date, time, and location of the public meeting to be held prior to the 66th International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting. DATES: The public meeting will be held October 3, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in the NOAA Science Center Room, 1301 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jordan Carduner at jordan.carduner@ noaa.gov or 301–427–8483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce is responsible for discharging the domestic obligations of the United States under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, 1946. The U.S. IWC Commissioner has responsibility for the preparation and negotiation of U.S. positions on international issues concerning whaling and for all matters involving the IWC. The U.S. IWC Commissioner is staffed by the Department of Commerce and assisted by the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, the Marine Mammal Commission, and other U.S. Government agencies. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48395 A draft agenda for the upcoming IWC meeting will be posted on the IWC Secretariat’s Web site at https:// www.iwc.int. NOAA will a hold public meeting to discuss the tentative U.S. positions for the October 2016 IWC meeting in Slovenia. Because the NOAA public meeting will address U.S. positions, the substance of the meeting must be kept confidential. Any U.S. citizen with an identifiable interest in U.S. whale conservation policy may participate, but NOAA reserves the authority to inquire about the interests of any person who appears at the meeting and to determine the appropriateness of that person’s participation. In particular, persons who represent foreign interests may not attend. Persons deemed by NOAA to be ineligible to attend will be asked to leave the meeting. These stringent measures are necessary to protect the confidentiality of U.S. negotiating positions. The October 3, 2016, meeting will be held in the NOAA Science Center Room, 1301 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Photo identification is required to enter the building. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Jordan Carduner, jordan.carduner@ noaa.gov or 301–427–8483, by September 19, 2016. Dated: July 19, 2016. John Henderschedt, Director, Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection Program, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–17452 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE748 Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s ABC Control Rule Group will hold a two-day meeting. DATES: The meetings will be held on August 15 and 16, 2016. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48394-48395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17450]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE747


Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public 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: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's Scientific and 
Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a three-day meeting.

DATES: The meetings will be held on August 17-19, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Council Office: 270 
Mu[ntilde]oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 
270 Mu[ntilde]oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-
1903, telephone (787) 766-5926.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's 
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a three-day 
meeting to discuss the items contained in the following agenda:

--Call to Order
--Adoption of Agenda
--Island Based Fishery Management Plans (IBFMPs)
    --Review Goals and Objectives of the IBFMPs
    --Finalize Action 1: Species to include for federal management in 
each IBFMP
    --Recommendations to the Caribbean Fishery Management Council 
(CFMC)
    --Review/Finalize Action 2: Review Consolidated List of Stocks and 
Stock Complexes/Species Complexes--NMFS Southeast Regional Office 
(SERO) Update
    --Recommendations to CFMC
    --Review Action 3: Reference Points
    --Update SEDAR 46 US Caribbean Data Limited Species--Southeast 
Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
    --Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rule Work Group Report
    --Brief review of ABC Control Rule
    --Examples of ABC Control Rules: South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, 
Western Pacific Councils
    --Discussion on tiers ABC Control Rule
    --Evaluation of components of uncertainty
    --Potential guidance coming out of data poor models (Overfishing 
Limit (OFL) and ABC advice)
    --Review U.S. Caribbean landings data (commercial and recreational) 
for entire historical series
    --Recommendations to the SSC from the ABC Working Group
    --Recommendations to the CFMC on ABC Control Rule
    --Consider Action 4: Framework Procedures for the IBFMP
--Finalize 5-year CFMC--Other Business

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. For more information or request for sign language 
interpretation and other auxiliary aids, please contact Mr. Miguel A. 
Rol[oacute]n, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 
270 Mu[ntilde]oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 
00918-1903, telephone (787) 766-5926, at least 5 days prior to the 
meeting date.

    Dated: July 19, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-17450 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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