New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 5016 [E7-1701]

Download as PDF 5016 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 22 / Friday, February 2, 2007 / Notices nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. Executive Order 12866 It has been determined that this notice is not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comments are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comments are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Dated: January 26, 2007. Daniel J. Basta, Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Service. [FR Doc. 07–461 Filed 2–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 012907C] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Multispecies Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Ferncroft Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777–2500. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:13 Feb 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. The items of discussion in the committee’s agenda are as follows: 1. Continue development of Amendment 16 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 16 will adjust measures as necessary to continue the rebuilding programs adopted by Amendment 13. Measures proposed in Amendment 16 are expected to be implemented on May 1, 2009. The Committee will develop management alternatives consistent with guidance provided by the Council at the February 2007 Council meeting. 2. They may discuss measures for the commercial fishery, such as changes to the days-at-sea system, individual fishing quotas, area management proposals, sectors, and the points system. They may also discuss recreational measures. Any measures developed by the Committee will be reviewed by the Council at a future meeting. 3. Other business at the committee’s discretion. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul J. Howard (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 30, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–1701 Filed 2–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 012907A] North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Scallop Plan Team will meet at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, in Anchorage, AK. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 22–23, 2007. On Thursday, February 22, the meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 West 3rd Avenue, 15th Floor - King Salmon Room, Anchorage, AK 99501 Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Stram, Council staff, telephone: (907) 271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agenda will include review of the Draft Assessment Review Guidelines; Discussion of current and future scallop survey techniques, discussion of Scallop population modeling feasibility; Review Status of Statewide Scallop Stocks and compile Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report; a Scallop observer training film presentation; and community impact discussion paper. 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. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Gail Bendixen at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 012907C]


New England 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 New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) 
Multispecies Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New 
England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 9 
a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Ferncroft Hotel, 50 
Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777-2500.
    Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water 
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, 
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items of discussion in the committee's 
agenda are as follows:
    1. Continue development of Amendment 16 to the Northeast 
Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 16 will adjust 
measures as necessary to continue the rebuilding programs adopted by 
Amendment 13. Measures proposed in Amendment 16 are expected to be 
implemented on May 1, 2009. The Committee will develop management 
alternatives consistent with guidance provided by the Council at the 
February 2007 Council meeting.
    2. They may discuss measures for the commercial fishery, such as 
changes to the days-at-sea system, individual fishing quotas, area 
management proposals, sectors, and the points system. They may also 
discuss recreational measures. Any measures developed by the Committee 
will be reviewed by the Council at a future meeting.
    3. Other business at the committee's discretion.
    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.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Paul J. Howard (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days 
prior to the meeting date.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: January 30, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-1701 Filed 2-1-07; 8:45 am]
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