Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 36673-36674 [E7-12963]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 128 / Thursday, July 5, 2007 / Notices Dated: June 28, 2007. Marta Nammack, Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–13061 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA97 Marine Mammals; File No. 881–1890 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Permit No. 881–1890 for conduct of research on Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska, held by The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), Seward, AK, has been amended. ADDRESSES: The permit amendment and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ review.htm; and Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone (907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tammy Adams or Amy Sloan (301)713– 2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 15, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 7420) that a request for a scientific research permit to take Steller sea lions had been submitted by the ASLC. The requested permit was issued on June 18, 2007 (72 FR 35427). An amendment to the subject permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The permit issued to ASLC authorized activities to conduct population VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Jul 03, 2007 Jkt 211001 monitoring and studies on health, nutrition, and foraging behavior of free ranging Steller sea lions in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands (west of 144o West), and on temporarily captive female Steller sea lions at the ASLC. The permit has been amended to allow population monitoring and studies on health, nutrition, and foraging behavior of free ranging Steller sea lions east of 144o West, and on temporarily captive male Steller sea lions at the ASLC. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research was prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of awarding grants and issuing permits to facilitate research on these species. Information about the PEIS is available at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ permits/eis/steller.htm. Issuance of the permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permit: (1) was applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Dated: June 29, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–13062 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [XRIN: 0648–XB21] 36673 Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Wayne Swingle, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council is preparing an amendment which will require reductions in the harvest of some grouper based on a recent assessment of gag grouper (SEDAR 10 Assessment and supplemental reviews). The SSC and the Special SSC will review certain aspects of that assessment and provide recommendations to the Council on the appropriate benchmark assessment to use to develop the regulations. The Council is preparing an amendment which will require persons to obtain a permit from NMFS to participate in aquaculture by constructing an aquaculture facility in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico. Each application for a permit must comply with many permit conditions related to record keeping and operation of the facility. These permit conditions will assure the facility has a minimal affect on the environment and on other fishery resources. Compliance with the conditions will be evaluated annually for the duration of the permit as the basis for renewal of the permit for the next year. The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. EDT and conclude no later than 12:30 p.m. EDT. Listening stations are available at the following locations: The Gulf Council office (see ADDRESSES), and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) offices as follows: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting via conference call. Galveston, TX 4700 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551, Contact: Rhonda O’Toole, (409) 766– 3500; St. Petersburg, FL 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Contact: Joyce Mochrie, (727) 824–5301; and AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene its SSC via conference call to discuss planning of an amendment. DATES: The conference call will be held on July 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via conference call and listening stations will be available. For specific locations, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Miami, FL 75 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, FL 33149, Contact: Alex Chester, (305) 361– 4259. Copies of any related meeting materials can be obtained by calling the Council office at (813) 348–1630. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 36674 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 128 / Thursday, July 5, 2007 / Notices interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tina Trezza at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: June 29, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–12963 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] II. Discussion of the Special Review Team Report. Dated: June 26, 2007. Mark E. Brown, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrator Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. [FR Doc. E7–12972 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KA–P BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [XRIN: 0648–XB23] National Sea Grant Review Panel Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Sea Grant Review Panel. The meeting will have two main purposes. Panel members will discuss and provide advice on the National Sea Grant College Program in the areas of program evaluation, strategic planning, education and extension, science and technology programs, and other matters as described below: DATES: The announced meeting is scheduled for: Monday, July 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Conference Call. Public access is available at SSMC Bldg 3, Room # 5836, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joseph Brown, National Sea Grant College Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 EastWest Highway, Room 11717, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, (301) 734– 1088. The Panel, which consists of a balanced representation from academia, industry, state government and citizens groups, was established in 1976 by Section 209 of the Sea Grant Improvement Act (Pub. L. 94–461, 33 U.S.C. 1128). The Panel advises the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Sea Grant College Program with respect to operations under the Act, and such other matters as the Secretary refers to them for review and advice. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Monday, July 16, 2007—12 to 2 p.m. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda I. Discussion of the Reauthorization Committee’s Report. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Jul 03, 2007 Jkt 211001 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Limited Access Privilege (LAP) Program Exploratory Workgroup in Charleston, SC. DATES: The meeting will take place August 1–2, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Charleston Airport, 5265 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone: (877) 782–9444 or (843) 308–9330; fax: (843) 308–9331. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer,; telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the LAP Program Exploratory Workgroup will meet from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on August 1, 2007, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 2, 2007. The meeting is being convened to address issues relevant to the Council’s consideration of implementing a Limited Access Privilege Program for the commercial snapper grouper fishery in the South Atlantic region. Items for discussion by the Workgroup include: (1) Presentations and discussion with fishermen from the Gulf of Mexico regarding the implementation of Limited Access Privilege Programs in the Gulf region, and (2) discussion of design PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 characteristics of LAP Programs for the South Atlantic. These characteristics include options for caps on ownership, species to include in a LAP Program, and underage and overage allowances. 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 auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Dated: July 2, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–13065 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Privacy Act of 1974; Announcement of Systems of Records Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of Systems of Records. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is publishing notice of two new systems of records, CPSC–25, FOIA Express System of Records (FOIAXpress) and CPSC–26, Learning Management System. Comments must be received on or before September 4, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be e-mailed to the Office of the Secretary at cpsc-os@cpsc.gov, or sent by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Comments may also be sent by facsimile to (301) 504–0127. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda L. Glatz, Division of Policy and Planning, Office of Information Technology and Technology Services, Consumer Product Safety Commission, E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 128 (Thursday, July 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36673-36674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-12963]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[XRIN: 0648-XB21]


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting via conference 
call.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
convene its SSC via conference call to discuss planning of an 
amendment.

DATES: The conference call will be held on July 26, 2007.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via conference call and listening 
stations will be available. For specific locations, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Wayne Swingle, Executive Director, 
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council is preparing an amendment which 
will require reductions in the harvest of some grouper based on a 
recent assessment of gag grouper (SEDAR 10 Assessment and supplemental 
reviews). The SSC and the Special SSC will review certain aspects of 
that assessment and provide recommendations to the Council on the 
appropriate benchmark assessment to use to develop the regulations.
    The Council is preparing an amendment which will require persons to 
obtain a permit from NMFS to participate in aquaculture by constructing 
an aquaculture facility in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the 
Gulf of Mexico. Each application for a permit must comply with many 
permit conditions related to record keeping and operation of the 
facility. These permit conditions will assure the facility has a 
minimal affect on the environment and on other fishery resources. 
Compliance with the conditions will be evaluated annually for the 
duration of the permit as the basis for renewal of the permit for the 
next year.
    The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. EDT and conclude no later 
than 12:30 p.m. EDT.
    Listening stations are available at the following locations:
    The Gulf Council office (see ADDRESSES), and the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) offices as follows:

Galveston, TX

    4700 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551, Contact: Rhonda O'Toole, (409) 
766-3500;

St. Petersburg, FL

    263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Contact: Joyce 
Mochrie, (727) 824-5301; and

Miami, FL

    75 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, FL 33149, Contact: Alex Chester, 
(305) 361-4259.
    Copies of any related meeting materials can be obtained by calling 
the Council office at (813) 348-1630.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language

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interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tina 
Trezza at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to 
the meeting.

    Dated: June 29, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-12963 Filed 7-3-07; 8:45 am]
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