Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting/Workshop, 20107-20108 [E7-7674]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 77 / Monday, April 23, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 041807C] Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will hold a conference call to vote on a motion on the establishing of the Council Coordination Committee. DATES: The conference call will be held on May 4, 2007, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via conference call. For specific locations of listening stations, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Martino, Assistant to the Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1920, telephone: (787) 766–5926. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Listening stations will be located the following locations: 1. Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918; telephone: (787) 766–5926; 2. U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, 6291 Estate Nazareth, St. Thomas, USVI 00802; telephone: (340) 775–6762; and 3. U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Rainbow Plaza, 45 Marshall, Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI 00840; telephone: (340) 773–3450. The conference call will begin at 2 p.m. EST and conclude no later than 3 p.m. EST. Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (MSRA) includes language authorizing the establishment of a Council Coordination Committee (CCC) consisting of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the 8 Councils, or other council members or staff, in order to discuss issues of relevance to all Councils, including issues related to the implementation of the MSRA. This action will allow the CFMC to implement the MSRA requirement. Although non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the group for discussion, in accordance with the MSRA, those issues may not be VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:17 Apr 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation and/other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Miguel A. Rolon, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: April 18, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7675 Filed 4–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 041807D] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting/Workshop National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of three public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Three Groundfish Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panels will hold work sessions which are open to the public. The first STAR Panel will review new assessments for sablefish and longnose skate. The second STAR Panel will review new assessments for black rockfish and blue rockfish. The third STAR Panel will review new assessments for bocaccio and chilipepper rockfish. DATES: The sablefish and longnose skate STAR Panel will be held beginning at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2007. The meeting will continue on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 11, 2007. The meetings will end at 5 p.m. each day, or as necessary to complete business. The black rockfish and blue rockfish STAR Panel will be held beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2007. The meeting will continue on Tuesday, PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20107 May 22, 2007 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 25, 2007. The meetings will end at 5 p.m. each day, or as necessary to complete business. The bocaccio and chilipepper rockfish STAR Panel will be held beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007. The meeting will continue on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, June 29, 2007. The meetings will end at 5 p.m. each day, or as necessary to complete business. ADDRESSES: The sablefish and longnose skate STAR Panel meeting will be held at NMFS, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Captain R. Barry Fisher Building, 2032 S.E. Oregon State University Drive, Newport, OR 97365– 5296; telephone: (541) 867–0501. The black rockfish and blue rockfish STAR Panel meeting will be held at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, 205 S.E. Spokane Street, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97202; telephone: (503) 595–3100. The bocaccio and chilipepper rockfish STAR Panel meeting will be held at NMFS, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Meeting Room 188, 110 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; telephone: (831) 420–3900. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Stacey Miller, Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC); telephone: (206) 437–5670; or Mr. John DeVore, Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (503) 820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the STAR Panel meetings is to review draft stock assessment documents and any other pertinent information, work with the Stock Assessment Teams to make necessary revisions, and produce STAR Panel reports for use by the Council family and other interested persons. No management actions will be decided by these STAR Panels. The STAR Panels’ role will be development of recommendations and reports for consideration by the Council at either its June meeting in Foster City, CA (sablefish and longnose skate) or its September meeting in Boise, ID (black rockfish, blue rockfish, bocaccio, and chilipepper rockfish). Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may come before the STAR Panel participants for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal STAR Panel action during these meetings. STAR Panel action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1 20108 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 77 / Monday, April 23, 2007 / Notices 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 STAR Panel participants’ 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 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: April 18, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7674 Filed 4–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting Department of Defense. Notice of partially-closed meeting. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the following meeting is announced: Name of Committee: Defense Health Board (DHB). Dates: May 3, 2007. Times: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. (Closed Session). 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (Open Session). 2 p.m.–4 p.m. (Open Session). Place of Meeting: National Transportation Safety Board Conference Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC 20594. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to address and deliberate pending and new Board issues and provide briefings for Board members on topics related to ongoing Board business. Agenda: The Defense Health Board will receive a classified briefing on biowarfare threats during a closed session from 9 to 10 a.m. During the open session that follows the Board will receive updates on the Military Vaccine Program and from the DoD Vaccine Healthcare Centers. The Board will discuss the Department’s efforts to VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:17 Apr 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 prepare for a potential influenza pandemic and will receive a status report on seasonal influenza surveillance. The Board will also deliberate the draft findings and recommendations of the Mental Health Task Force. Established by Congress and operating as a Defense Health Board subcommittee, the Mental Health Task Force is charged to assess and recommend method for improving, the efficacy of mental health services provided to members of the Armed Forces by the Department of Defense. The Board will also conduct an administrative session on the afternoon of May 3, 2007, in the same location following the open session. The administrative session is closed to the public. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, in the interest of national security, the Department of Defense has determined that the session of the Defense Health Board meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. on May 3, 2007 will be closed to the public. The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), in consultation with the Officer of the DoD General Counsel, has determined in writing that the public interest requires that the one-hour session on May 3, 2007 be closed to public because it concerns matters listed in section 552b(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code. Specifically the information presented meets criteria established by an executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense and foreign policy. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject availability of space, the Defense Health Board meeting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3, 2007 is open to the public. Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Defense Health Board should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(C) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written statement should be not longer than two type-written pages and must address the following detail: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals submitting a written statement may submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer at the Address detained below at any point. However, if the written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is subject to this PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Health Board until the next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Health board before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the committee to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colonel Roger L. Gibson, Executive Secretary, Defense Health Board, Five Skyline Place, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Room 810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041–3206, (703) 681–3279, Ext 123, Fax: (703) 681–3321, (roger.gibson@ha.osd.mil). Additional information and meeting registration is available on line at the Defense Health Board Web site, https://www.ha.osd.mil/ dhb. The public is encouraged to register for the meeting. Written statements may be mailed to the above address, e-mailed to dhb@ha.osd.mil or faxed to (703) 681–3321. Dated: April 17, 2007 L. M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 07–2024 Filed 4–19–07; 11:22 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Army Science Board Plenary Meeting Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 102–3.140 through 160, the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting: Name of Committee: Army Science Board (ASB). Date(s) of Meeting: April 23–24, 2007. E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 77 (Monday, April 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20107-20108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7674]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 041807D]


Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting/Workshop

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

ACTION: Notice of three public meetings.

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SUMMARY: Three Groundfish Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panels will 
hold work sessions which are open to the public. The first STAR Panel 
will review new assessments for sablefish and longnose skate. The 
second STAR Panel will review new assessments for black rockfish and 
blue rockfish. The third STAR Panel will review new assessments for 
bocaccio and chilipepper rockfish.

DATES: The sablefish and longnose skate STAR Panel will be held 
beginning at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2007. The meeting will continue 
on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 11, 
2007. The meetings will end at 5 p.m. each day, or as necessary to 
complete business.
    The black rockfish and blue rockfish STAR Panel will be held 
beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2007. The meeting will 
continue on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 
Friday, May 25, 2007. The meetings will end at 5 p.m. each day, or as 
necessary to complete business.
    The bocaccio and chilipepper rockfish STAR Panel will be held 
beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007. The meeting will 
continue on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 
Friday, June 29, 2007. The meetings will end at 5 p.m. each day, or as 
necessary to complete business.

ADDRESSES: The sablefish and longnose skate STAR Panel meeting will be 
held at NMFS, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Captain R. Barry Fisher 
Building, 2032 S.E. Oregon State University Drive, Newport, OR 97365-
5296; telephone: (541) 867-0501.
    The black rockfish and blue rockfish STAR Panel meeting will be 
held at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, 205 S.E. Spokane 
Street, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97202; telephone: (503) 595-3100.
    The bocaccio and chilipepper rockfish STAR Panel meeting will be 
held at NMFS, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Meeting Room 188, 110 
Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; telephone: (831) 420-3900.
    Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE 
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Stacey Miller, Northwest Fisheries 
Science Center (NWFSC); telephone: (206) 437-5670; or Mr. John DeVore, 
Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (503) 820-2280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the STAR Panel meetings is to 
review draft stock assessment documents and any other pertinent 
information, work with the Stock Assessment Teams to make necessary 
revisions, and produce STAR Panel reports for use by the Council family 
and other interested persons. No management actions will be decided by 
these STAR Panels. The STAR Panels' role will be development of 
recommendations and reports for consideration by the Council at either 
its June meeting in Foster City, CA (sablefish and longnose skate) or 
its September meeting in Boise, ID (black rockfish, blue rockfish, 
bocaccio, and chilipepper rockfish).
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda 
may come before the STAR Panel participants for discussion, those 
issues may not be the subject of formal STAR Panel action during these 
meetings. STAR Panel action will be restricted to those issues 
specifically listed in this

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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 STAR Panel participants' 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 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: April 18, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-7674 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am]
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