Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 17069 [E5-1482]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 63 / Monday, April 4, 2005 / Notices 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. HMS Presentation–Russel Dunn Enforcement Reports -Puerto Rico -US Virgin Islands -NOAA -US Coast Guard Administrative Committee Recommendations from May 3, 2005 Meetings attended by Council members and staff Other Business Next Council Meeting The meetings are open to the public, and will be conducted in English. Fishers and other interested persons are invited to attend and participate with oral or written statements regarding agenda issues. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its Pelagics Plan Team (PPT) in Honolulu, HI to discuss fishery issues and develop recommendations for future management. DATES: The meeting of the PPT will be held on May 3–5, 2005, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Council Office Conference Room, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522–8220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PPT will meet on May 3–5, 2005, at the Council Conference Room to discuss the following agenda items: Special Accommodations 3. Bigeye tuna overfishing 4. Management of Hawaii offshore handline fishery 5. Status of North Pacific Albacore 6. International pelagic fishery management 7. Recreational fisheries 8. Economic research 9. Protected species research and management 10. Other business The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The PPT will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Although nonemergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the PPT for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Plan Team action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issue arising after publication of this document that requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. 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, ´ 268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00918–2577, telephone (787) 766–5926, at least five days prior to the meeting date. Dated: March 30, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5–1480 Filed 4–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 032905C] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: VerDate jul<14>2003 15:19 Apr 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 Tuesday May 3, 2005, 8.30 a.m. 1. Introduction 2. Annual Report review a. Review 2004 Annual Report modules and recommendations b. 2004 Annual Report region-wide recommendations Wednesday & Thursday, May 4–5, 2005, 8.30 a.m. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17069 interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: March 30, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5–1482 Filed 4–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 032805A] Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Environmental Assessment; Exempted Fishing Permits National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act to analyze the potential impacts associated with exempting six pelagic longline vessels from existing area closures and other regulations for the purpose of evaluating whether gear modifications and/or various fishing techniques can avoid/reduce bycatch and associated regulatory discards of juvenile highly migratory species (HMS) in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida East Coast, South Atlantic Bight, MidAtlantic Bight, and Northeast Coastal statistical areas of the Atlantic Ocean. The EA examines alternatives available to authorize activities otherwise prohibited by regulations for the conduct of scientific research and the investigation of bycatch, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and other relevant Federal laws. NMFS is requesting comments on the alternatives outlined in the EA. DATES: Written comments on this action must be received no later than 5 p.m., local time, on April 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Copies of the EA can be obtained by contacting Heather Stirratt (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) or by viewing the document online at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/. Comments regarding the EA and issuance of Exempted Fishing Permits E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 63 (Monday, April 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E5-1482]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 032905C]


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

AGENCY:  National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION:  Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY:  The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold meetings of its Pelagics Plan Team (PPT) in Honolulu, HI to 
discuss fishery issues and develop recommendations for future 
management.

DATES:  The meeting of the PPT will be held on May 3-5, 2005, from 8:30 
a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

ADDRESSES:  The meeting will be held at the Council Office Conference 
Room, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., 
Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; 
telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PPT will meet on May 3-5, 2005, at the 
Council Conference Room to discuss the following agenda items:

Tuesday May 3, 2005, 8.30 a.m.

    1. Introduction
    2. Annual Report review
    a. Review 2004 Annual Report modules and recommendations
    b. 2004 Annual Report region-wide recommendations

Wednesday & Thursday, May 4-5, 2005, 8.30 a.m.

    3. Bigeye tuna overfishing
    4. Management of Hawaii offshore handline fishery
    5. Status of North Pacific Albacore
    6. International pelagic fishery management
    7. Recreational fisheries
    8. Economic research
    9. Protected species research and management
    10. Other business
    The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The 
PPT will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. 
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before the PPT for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of 
formal action during these meetings. Plan Team action will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any 
issue arising after publication of this document that requires 
emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified 
of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 
(voice) or (808) 522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting 
date.

    Dated: March 30, 2005.
Emily Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E5-1482 Filed 4-1-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-S

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