National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting, 7607-7608 [E7-2742]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 32 / Friday, February 16, 2007 / Notices Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of cancellation of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council has cancelled the public meeting of its Multispecies (Groundfish)Committee that was scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 9 a.m., at the Sheraton Ferncroft, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The initial notice was published on February 2, 2007, 72 FR 5016, and the meeting will be rescheduled at a later date and announced in the Federal Register. Dated: February 12, 2007. James P. Burgess, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–2735 Filed 2–15–07; 8:45 am] advisory entities will hold public meetings. DATES: The Council and its advisory entities will meet March 5–9, 2007. The Council meeting will begin on Monday, March 5 at 1 p.m., reconvening each day through Friday. All meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, March 5 to address litigation and personnel matters. The Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its scheduled business. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95819; telephone: 916–929–8855. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive Director; telephone: 503–820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Council agenda, but not necessarily in this order: A. Call to Order 1. Opening Remarks and Introductions 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Director’s Report 4. Approve Agenda BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 021207F] National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its B. Enforcement Issues 1. Enforcement Report: Overview of Joint Enforcement Agreement Program C. Coastal Pelagic Species Management 1. NMFS Report 2. Stock Assessment Review Panel Terms of Reference for 2007 D. Administrative Matters 1. Future Council Meeting Agenda Planning 2. Review and Planning for Implementation of New Requirements Resulting from Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act 3. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 4. Legislative Matters 5. Appointments to Advisory Bodies, Standing Committees and Other Forums, and Changes to Council Operating Procedures as Needed 6. Council Three-Meeting Outlook, April 2007 Council Meeting Agenda, and Workload Priorities E. Groundfish Management 1. Groundfish Harvest Policy Evaluation Workshop Report 2. NMFS Report 3. Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications and Management Measures for 2007 4. Trawl Rationalization (Trawl Individual Quota Program) 5. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments 6. Emergency Rule Limiting 2007 Whiting Vessel Participation F. Pacific Halibut Management 1. Report on the International Pacific Halibut Commission Meeting 2. Incidental Catch Regulations for the Salmon Troll and Fixed Gear Sablefish Fisheries G. Salmon Management 1. Review of 2006 Fisheries and Summary of 2007 Stock Abundance Estimates 2. Identification of Management Objectives and Preliminary Definition of 2007 Salmon Management Options 3. Identification of Stocks Not Meeting Conservation Objectives 4. Council Recommendations for 2007 Management Options Analysis 5. Council Direction for 2007 Management Options 6. Adoption of 2007 Management Options for Public Review 7. Salmon Hearings Officers sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS Monday, March 5, 2007 Council Secretariat .................................................................................................................................................. Groundfish Advisory Subpanel ................................................................................................................................ Groundfish Management Team ............................................................................................................................... Salmon Advisory Subpanel ..................................................................................................................................... Salmon Technical Team .......................................................................................................................................... Scientific and Statistical Committee ........................................................................................................................ Habitat Committee ................................................................................................................................................... Legislative Committee ............................................................................................................................................. Enforcement Consultants ........................................................................................................................................ Tribal Policy Group .................................................................................................................................................. Tribal and Washington Technical Group ................................................................................................................. Washington State Delegation .................................................................................................................................. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 Council Secretariat .................................................................................................................................................. California State Delegation ...................................................................................................................................... Oregon State Delegation ......................................................................................................................................... Groundfish Advisory Subpanel ................................................................................................................................ 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Scientific and Statistical Committee ........................................................................................................................ Enforcement Consultants ........................................................................................................................................ Tribal Policy Group .................................................................................................................................................. Tribal and Washington Technical Group ................................................................................................................. Washington State Delegation .................................................................................................................................. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 Council Secretariat .................................................................................................................................................. California State Delegation ...................................................................................................................................... Oregon State Delegation ......................................................................................................................................... Groundfish Advisory Subpanel ................................................................................................................................ Groundfish Management Team ............................................................................................................................... Salmon Advisory Subpanel ..................................................................................................................................... Salmon Technical Team .......................................................................................................................................... Enforcement Consultants ........................................................................................................................................ Tribal Policy Group .................................................................................................................................................. Tribal and Washington Technical Group ................................................................................................................. Washington State Delegation .................................................................................................................................. Thursday, March 8, 2007 Council Secretariat .................................................................................................................................................. California State Delegation ...................................................................................................................................... Oregon State Delegation ......................................................................................................................................... Groundfish Advisory Subpanel ................................................................................................................................ Groundfish Management Team ............................................................................................................................... Salmon Advisory Subpanel ..................................................................................................................................... Salmon Technical Team .......................................................................................................................................... Enforcement Consultants ........................................................................................................................................ Tribal Policy Group .................................................................................................................................................. Tribal and Washington Technical Group ................................................................................................................. Washington State Delegation .................................................................................................................................. Friday, March 9, 2007 Council Secretariat .................................................................................................................................................. California State Delegation ...................................................................................................................................... Oregon State Delegation ......................................................................................................................................... Enforcement Consultants ........................................................................................................................................ Salmon Advisory Subpanel ..................................................................................................................................... Salmon Technical Team .......................................................................................................................................... Tribal Policy Group .................................................................................................................................................. Tribal and Washington Technical Group ................................................................................................................. Washington State Delegation .................................................................................................................................. Although nonemergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal Council action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed 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. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Special Accommodations 19:03 Feb 15, 2007 BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 021207E] South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Porter at 503–820–2280 at least five days prior to the meeting date. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Dated: February 13, 2007. James F. Burgess, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–2742 Filed 2–15–07; 8:45 am] Jkt 211001 SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Snapper Grouper Committee, Southeast Data, Assessment, PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. . 7 a.m.. 7 a.m.. 7 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. . 7 a.m.. 7 a.m.. 7 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 8 a.m.. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. . 7 a.m.. 7 a.m.. 7 a.m.. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. As necessary. and Review (SEDAR) Committee, Controlled Access Committee, Mackerel Committee, Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) Selection Committee, a joint meeting of its Habitat Committee and Ecosystem-Based Management Committee, Economics Committee, Shrimp Committee, Information and Education Committee, a joint meeting of its Executive Committee and Finance Committee, and a meeting of the full Council. In addition, the Council will also hold a public hearing regarding Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagics in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, and a general public input session. The meetings will be held in March 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. DATES: The meetings will be held at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\16FEN1.SGM 16FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 32 (Friday, February 16, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7607-7608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-2742]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 021207F]


National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Fishery Management 
Council 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 Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its 
advisory entities will hold public meetings.

DATES: The Council and its advisory entities will meet March 5-9, 2007. 
The Council meeting will begin on Monday, March 5 at 1 p.m., 
reconvening each day through Friday. All meetings are open to the 
public, except a closed session will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. 
on Monday, March 5 to address litigation and personnel matters. The 
Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its 
scheduled business.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel 
Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95819; telephone: 916-
929-8855.
    Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE 
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive 
Director; telephone: 503-820-2280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Council 
agenda, but not necessarily in this order:

A. Call to Order

    1. Opening Remarks and Introductions
    2. Roll Call
    3. Executive Director's Report
    4. Approve Agenda

B. Enforcement Issues

    1. Enforcement Report: Overview of Joint Enforcement Agreement 
Program
C. Coastal Pelagic Species Management
    1. NMFS Report
    2. Stock Assessment Review Panel Terms of Reference for 2007

D. Administrative Matters

    1. Future Council Meeting Agenda Planning
    2. Review and Planning for Implementation of New Requirements 
Resulting from Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act
    3. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes
    4. Legislative Matters
    5. Appointments to Advisory Bodies, Standing Committees and Other 
Forums, and Changes to Council Operating Procedures as Needed
    6. Council Three-Meeting Outlook, April 2007 Council Meeting 
Agenda, and Workload Priorities

E. Groundfish Management

    1. Groundfish Harvest Policy Evaluation Workshop Report
    2. NMFS Report
    3. Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications and Management Measures 
for 2007
    4. Trawl Rationalization (Trawl Individual Quota Program)
    5. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments
    6. Emergency Rule Limiting 2007 Whiting Vessel Participation

F. Pacific Halibut Management

    1. Report on the International Pacific Halibut Commission Meeting
    2. Incidental Catch Regulations for the Salmon Troll and Fixed Gear 
Sablefish Fisheries

G. Salmon Management

    1. Review of 2006 Fisheries and Summary of 2007 Stock Abundance 
Estimates
    2. Identification of Management Objectives and Preliminary 
Definition of 2007 Salmon Management Options
    3. Identification of Stocks Not Meeting Conservation Objectives
    4. Council Recommendations for 2007 Management Options Analysis
    5. Council Direction for 2007 Management Options
    6. Adoption of 2007 Management Options for Public Review
    7. Salmon Hearings Officers

                     SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS
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Monday, March 5, 2007                     ..............................
Council Secretariat.....................                         8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel............                         8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team..............                         8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel................                         8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team...................                         8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee....                         8 a.m.
Habitat Committee.......................                         9 a.m.
Legislative Committee...................                      9:30 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants.................                      5:30 p.m.
Tribal Policy Group.....................                   As necessary
Tribal and Washington Technical Group...                   As necessary
Washington State Delegation.............                   As necessary
Tuesday, March 6, 2007                    ..............................
Council Secretariat.....................                         7 a.m.
California State Delegation.............                         7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation.................                         7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel............                         8 a.m.

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Groundfish Management Team..............                         8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel................                         8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team...................                         8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee....                         8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants.................                   As necessary
Tribal Policy Group.....................                   As necessary
Tribal and Washington Technical Group...                   As necessary
Washington State Delegation.............                   As necessary
Wednesday, March 7, 2007                  ..............................
Council Secretariat.....................                         7 a.m.
California State Delegation.............                         7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation.................                         7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel............                         8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team..............                         8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel................                         8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team...................                         8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants.................                   As necessary
Tribal Policy Group.....................                   As necessary
Tribal and Washington Technical Group...                   As necessary
Washington State Delegation.............                   As necessary
Thursday, March 8, 2007                   ..............................
Council Secretariat.....................                         7 a.m.
California State Delegation.............                         7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation.................                         7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel............                         8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team..............                         8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel................                         8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team...................                         8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants.................                   As necessary
Tribal Policy Group.....................                   As necessary
Tribal and Washington Technical Group...                   As necessary
Washington State Delegation.............                   As necessary
Friday, March 9, 2007                     ..............................
Council Secretariat.....................                         7 a.m.
California State Delegation.............                         7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation.................                         7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants.................                   As necessary
Salmon Advisory Subpanel................                   As necessary
Salmon Technical Team...................                   As necessary
Tribal Policy Group.....................                   As necessary
Tribal and Washington Technical Group...                   As necessary
Washington State Delegation.............                   As necessary
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    Although nonemergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal Council action during this meeting. Council action will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed 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

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Porter at 503-820-2280 
at least five days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: February 13, 2007.
James F. Burgess,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-2742 Filed 2-15-07; 8:45 am]
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