Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting, 10711-10712 [E7-4222]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 46 / Friday, March 9, 2007 / Notices Dated: March 5, 2007. James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4260 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 030107G] Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Program National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; availability of permit upgrades. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is soliciting applications for American Samoa longline limited entry permit upgrades. Fourteen (14) permit upgrades will be available in 2007 for Class A vessel permit holders to upgrade to larger vessel size classes (B–1, C–1, or D–1) in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery. The permit upgrades are available only to Class A permit holders who participated in the fishery before March 22, 2002, and the highest priority for receiving a permit upgrade will be given to the person with the earliest date of documented participation. DATES: Completed permit upgrade applications must be received by NMFS by May 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Applicants should send completed applications to NMFS Pacific Islands Region (PIR), ATTN: ASLE Permit Upgrade, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700. Application forms may be obtained from NMFS PIR, ATTN: ASLE Permit Upgrade, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700, or from the NMFS PIR Web site: https:// www.fpir.noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Ikehara, NMFS PIR (808)944– 2275. On May 25, 2005, NMFS published a final rule (70 FR 29646) that established a limited entry program for the pelagic longline fishery based in American Samoa, under Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries in the Western Pacific Region. American Samoa longline limited entry permits jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:24 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 were established for four vessel size classes, based on length: • Class A: less than or equal to 40 ft (12.2 m), • Class B and B–1: over 40 ft (12.2 m) to 50 ft (15.2 m) inclusive, • Class C and C–1: over 50 ft (15.2 m) to 70 ft (21.3 m) inclusive, and • Class D and D–1: over 70 ft (21.3 m). A total of 60 initial American Samoa longline limited entry permits were issued, 22 in Class A, five in Class B, 12 in Class C, and 21 in Class D. These numbers are the vessel size class limits on the number of allowed American Samoa longline limited entry permits, as defined by the regulations setting the maximum limit on permits under the limited entry program. The limited entry program allows for a total of 26 permit upgrades to be made available for the exclusive use of permit holders in Class A, distributed over a four-year period following the issuance of initial limited entry permits. In 2006, eight permit upgrades were available (four in Class B–1, two in Class C–1, and two in Class D–1), but only one Class B– 1 upgrade and one Class D–1 upgrade were issued, leaving six unissued. In 2007, 14 permit upgrades will be available (four new and three unissued in Class B–1, two new and two unissued in Class C–1, and two new and one unissued in Class D–1). The Regional Administrator may initially issue Class B–1, C–1 and D–1 permit upgrades only to persons who hold a Class A permit and who participated in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery before March 22, 2002. The highest priority will be given to those with the earliest date of documented participation. Those receiving upgraded permits must surrender their Class A permits and the surrendered permits are deducted from the allowed Class A permit total. This notice announces the availability of permit upgrades and solicits applications for the upgrades. Complete applications must include the completed and signed application form (available from NMFS), legible copies of documents supporting historical participation in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery, and payment for the non-refundable application processing fee. Documents supporting fishery participation should show that fishing was conducted using longline gear. Properly completed applications must be received by NMFS (see ADDRESSES) by May 8, 2007 to be considered for eligibility for the 2007 permit upgrades. Authoritative additional information on the American Samoa longline limited PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10711 entry program may be found at 50 CFR part 665. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 5, 2007. James P. Burgess, Acting Director Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4258 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 030507F] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold a Population Dynamics Sub-group public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott, BaltimoreWashington Airport, 1671 Nursery Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090; telephone: (410) 859–8855. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674– 2331, extension 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is to address issues related to recruitment dynamics and stock rebuilding for the Atlantic butterfish stock. Additional technical issues concerning standards defining best available scientific data may also be discussed. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Bryan at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office, (302) 674–2331 extension 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1 10712 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 46 / Friday, March 9, 2007 / Notices Dated: March 6, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4222 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] Dated: March 6, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4224 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 030507G] [I.D. 030507E] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Trawl Survey Advisory Panel, composed of representatives from the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC), Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), and several independent scientific researchers, will hold a public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Providence Airport, 1850 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, telephone: (401) 738–4000. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904, telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674– 2331, extension 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is to tour the new research vessel FSV Henry B. Bigelow, discuss Protocol Development Cruises, NEFSC’s upcoming Calibration Design Workshop, NEAMAP cruise usage in defining differences between inshore and offshore stations, and gear standardization issues. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Bryan at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office, (302) 674–2331 extension 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:24 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for Frm 00083 Dated: March 6, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4221 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Ad Hoc Sector Omnibus Committee (Committee) in March, 2007 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048; telephone: (508) 339–2200; fax: (508) 256–2550. 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 Committee will continue development of sector programs and operational guidelines. 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 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. PO 00000 sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [I.D. 030507H] North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings 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) and its advisory committees will hold public meetings in Anchorage, AK. DATES: The meetings will be held from Monday, March 26 through Tuesday, April 3, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Witherell, Council staff, telephone: (907) 271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council will begin its plenary session at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, continuing through Tuesday, April 3, 2007. The Council will meet jointly with the Alaska Board of Fisheries from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. The agenda will consist of: Halibut Charter Management; Steller Sea Lion (SSL) Recovery Plan and Biological Opinion (BiOp); Salmon Bycatch; Potential sector split for cod in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and License Limitation Program (LLP) recency in the GOA and tendering issues; Dark Rockfish in the GOA (and potential state management aspects); Request for closed area around Unalaska Bay; Arctic Management Plan discussion paper. E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 46 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10711-10712]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4222]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 030507F]


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); 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 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Scientific and 
Statistical Committee will hold a Population Dynamics Sub-group public 
meeting.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. 
to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott, 
Baltimore-Washington Airport, 1671 Nursery Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090; 
telephone: (410) 859-8855.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. 
New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674-2331.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, 
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, 
Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674-2331, extension 19.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is to address 
issues related to recruitment dynamics and stock rebuilding for the 
Atlantic butterfish stock. Additional technical issues concerning 
standards defining best available scientific data may also be 
discussed.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to M. Jan Bryan at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office, 
(302) 674-2331 extension 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.


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    Dated: March 6, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-4222 Filed 3-8-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-S
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