Council Coordination Committee; Public Meeting, 72675 [E7-24814]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Jennifer Skidmore or Kate Swails,
(301)713–2289.
The
subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations
governing the taking and importing of
marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The applicant requests authorization
to import two male captive-born
juvenile harbor seals (Phoca vitulina)
from the New Brunswick Aquarium and
Marine Center, Shippagan, New
Brunswick, Canada to the North
Carolina Zoo. The applicant requests
this import for the purpose of public
display. The receiving facility, North
Carolina Zoological Park, 4401 Zoo
Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205 is: (1)
open to the public on regularly
scheduled basis with access that is not
limited or restricted other than by
charging for an admission fee; (2) offers
an educational program based on
professionally accepted standards of the
American Association of Zoos and
Aquariums; and (3) holds an Exhibitor’s
License, number 55–C–0007, issued by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture
under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C.
2131–59).
In addition to determining whether
the applicant meets the three public
display criteria, NMFS must determine
whether the applicant has demonstrated
that the proposed activity is humane
and does not represent any unnecessary
risks to the health and welfare of marine
mammals; that the proposed activity by
itself, or in combination with other
activities, will not likely have a
significant adverse impact on the
species or stock; and that the applicant’s
expertise, facilities and resources are
adequate to accomplish successfully the
objectives and activities stated in the
application.
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Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of this
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: December 17, 2007.
Patrick Opay,
Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and
Education Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Council Coordination Committee;
Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS will host a meeting of
the Council Coordination Committee
(CCC), consisting of the Regional
Fishery Management Council chairs,
vice chairs, and executive directors in
January 2008. The intent of this meeting
is to discuss issues of relevance to the
Councils, including FY 2008 budget
allocations, implementation of
provisions from the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Reauthorization Act (MSRA), and
scientific fisheries research activities.
DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.
on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, recess at
5 p.m. or when business is complete;
reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 9, 2008, and adjourn by 5 p.m.
or when business is complete; and
reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday,
January 10, 2007, and adjourn by noon.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 8777 Georgia
Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William D. Chappell: telephone (301)
713–2337 or e-mail at
William.Chappell@noaa.gov; or Heidi
Lovett; telephone: (301) 713–2337 or email at Heidi.Lovett@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management
Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006
established the Council Coordination
Committee (CCC) by amending Section
302 (16 U.S.C. 1852) of the MagnusonStevens Act. The committee consists of
the chairs, vice chairs, and executive
directors of each of the eight Regional
Fishery Management Councils
authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens
Act or other Council members or staff.
NMFS will host this meeting and
provide reports to the Committee for its
information and discussion. The main
topics of discussion will be the FY2008
budget allocation, implementation of
the provisions of the MSRA, and related
guidance and technical regulatory
changes. NMFS will also be holding a
joint session of the CCC with the NMFS
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Science Board during the morning
session on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
to discuss scientific and research
activities related to MSRA
implementation.
Agenda
Tuesday morning, January 8, 2008
FY 2008 budget allocation
Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2008
FY 2008 budget allocation, continued;
Council performance and metrics; and
Council administrative session
(closed session).
Wednesday morning, January 9, 2008
MSRA implementation:
•Annual catch limit and
accountability measure guidance;
•Marine recreational information
program (MRIP);
•Five year research plans; and
•Council Scientific and Statistical
Committees, peer reviews, and stipends.
Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2008
MSRA implementation continued:
•Revised NEPA/MSA procedures;
•International provisions and
regulations;
•Exempted fishing permit procedures;
•Council Statements of Organization,
Practices and Procedures (SOPPs)
guidance;
•‘‘Omnibus’’ technical changes to
regulations;
•Jones Bill; and
•National fish habitat legislation.
Thursday morning, January 10, 2008
MSRA implementation continued, as
needed;
•Permit fees; and
•Tax identification numbers.
The order in which the agenda items
are addressed may change. The CCC
will meet as late as necessary to
complete scheduled business.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
Heidi Lovett at (301) 713–2337 at least
5 working days prior to the meeting.
Dated: December 18, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XE52
Council Coordination Committee; 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: NMFS will host a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee
(CCC), consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs,
vice chairs, and executive directors in January 2008. The intent of
this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils,
including FY 2008 budget allocations, implementation of provisions from
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management
Reauthorization Act (MSRA), and scientific fisheries research
activities.
DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008,
recess at 5 p.m. or when business is complete; reconvene at 8:30 a.m.
on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, and adjourn by 5 p.m. or when business
is complete; and reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2007,
and adjourn by noon.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 8777
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William D. Chappell: telephone (301)
713-2337 or e-mail at William.Chappell@noaa.gov; or Heidi Lovett;
telephone: (301) 713-2337 or e-mail at Heidi.Lovett@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006 established the
Council Coordination Committee (CCC) by amending Section 302 (16 U.S.C.
1852) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The committee consists of the
chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the eight
Regional Fishery Management Councils authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens
Act or other Council members or staff. NMFS will host this meeting and
provide reports to the Committee for its information and discussion.
The main topics of discussion will be the FY2008 budget allocation,
implementation of the provisions of the MSRA, and related guidance and
technical regulatory changes. NMFS will also be holding a joint session
of the CCC with the NMFS Science Board during the morning session on
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 to discuss scientific and research
activities related to MSRA implementation.
Agenda
Tuesday morning, January 8, 2008
FY 2008 budget allocation
Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2008
FY 2008 budget allocation, continued;
Council performance and metrics; and
Council administrative session (closed session).
Wednesday morning, January 9, 2008
MSRA implementation:
Annual catch limit and accountability measure guidance;
Marine recreational information program (MRIP);
Five year research plans; and
Council Scientific and Statistical Committees, peer
reviews, and stipends.
Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2008
MSRA implementation continued:
Revised NEPA/MSA procedures;
International provisions and regulations;
Exempted fishing permit procedures;
Council Statements of Organization, Practices and
Procedures (SOPPs) guidance;
``Omnibus'' technical changes to regulations;
Jones Bill; and
National fish habitat legislation.
Thursday morning, January 10, 2008
MSRA implementation continued, as needed;
Permit fees; and
Tax identification numbers.
The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The
CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Heidi Lovett at (301) 713-2337 at least 5 working
days prior to the meeting.
Dated: December 18, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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