South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 8854-8856 [E8-2888]

Download as PDF 8854 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XF64 RIN: 0648–XF63 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting Notice of a public meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee (PNCIAC) ACTION: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Crab Committee will meet. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on February 28, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Leif Erikson Hall, 2247 NW 57th Street, Seattle, WA. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Stram, North Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (907) 271–2809. The PNCIAC will review the Bering Sea Aleutian Island king and Tanner Crab fisheries proposals to be acted upon at the March 3–9, 2008, Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting in Anchorage, AK; informational update and discussion of the NPFMC motion on Economic Data Report. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Gail Bendixen, (907) 271–2809, at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: February 12, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–2876 Filed 2–14–08; 8:45 am] rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a joint meeting of its Limited Access Privilege (LAP) Program Workgroup and Committee, LAP Program Committee, a joint meeting of its Executive Committee and Finance Committee, Snapper Grouper Committee, Law Enforcement Advisory Panel, a joint meeting of its Habitat Committee and Ecosystem-Based Management Committee, Spiny Lobster Committee, Shrimp Committee, Allocation Committee, Standard Operations, Policy and Procedures (SOPPs) Committee, Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) Selection Committee, and a meeting of the full Council. In addition, the Council will also hold a public comment period on Amendment 15B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Redstone Consulting Group will provide a presentation on Limited Access Privilege Programs. DATES: The meetings will be held March 3–7, 2008. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. The meetings will be held at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527; telephone: (1–800) 535–9547 or (912) 635–2600, fax: (912) 635–2818. Copies of documents are available from Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, 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 at (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Meeting Dates 1. Joint LAP Program Workgroup and Committee Meeting: March 3, 2008, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. BILLING CODE 3510–22–S The LAP Program Workgroup will provide a presentation to the LAP VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Program Committee on its final report and recommendations regarding a Limited Access Privilege Program for the commercial snapper grouper fishery in the Council’s area of jurisdiction. 2. Redstone Consulting Group Presentation on LAP Programs: March 3, 2008, 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Redstone Consulting Group will provide a presentation on Limited Access Privilege Programs. 3. LAP Program Committee Meeting: March 4, 2008, 8 a.m. until 12 noon The LAP Program Committee will discuss LAP Programs, possible actions, timing issues, and provide directions to staff. 4. Joint Executive and Finance Committees Meeting: March 4, 2008, 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Executive and Finance Committees will meet to review the final Calendar Year (CY) Council budget, the CY 2008–2010 FMP/ Amendment/Framework timelines and modify as appropriate. The Committees will also receive a report on the President’s Fiscal Year 2009 budget and review and develop comments on H.R. Bill 4087 introduced by Congressman Jones from North Carolina. 5. Snapper Grouper Committee Meeting: March 4, 2008, 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and March 5, 2008, 8 a.m. until 12 noon. The Snapper Grouper Committee will review public hearing comments on Amendment 15B to the Snapper Grouper FMP and modify the amendment as necessary. The Committee will then approve a recommendation that the Council submit Amendment 15B to the Secretary of Commerce for review and approval. Amendment 15B includes actions to modify current recreational sale allowances, define allocations for snowy grouper and red porgy, implement a plan to monitor and assess bycatch, implement measures to minimize the impacts of incidental take on sea turtles and small tooth sawfish, modify commercial permit renewal and transferability requirements, and update management reference points for golden tilefish. The Snapper Grouper Committee will also review Amendment 16 to the Snapper Grouper FMP, modify as appropriate, and approve the amendment for public hearings. Amendment 16 includes measures to end overfishing for gag grouper and vermilion snapper. The Committee will also review and discuss public scoping E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Notices comments on Amendment 17 and provide directions to staff on options to be developed. Amendment 17 includes measures to respond to stock assessments for red snapper, greater amberjack, and mutton snapper, specify Annual Catch Limits for species in the snapper grouper fishery management unit currently undergoing overfishing, specify Accountability Measures as appropriate, extend the management unit through the Mid-Atlantic Council’s area of jurisdiction, and other items. The Committee will also receive a report on a pre-closure survey of proposed Marine Protected Areas, and an update on spearfishing issues at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. 6. Law Enforcement Advisory Panel Meeting: March 4, 2008, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. (Concurrent Sessions) The Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (AP) will meet to discuss law enforcement’s role in the development of a LAP Program. The AP will also discuss and comment on the following issues: snapper grouper amendment issues, spiny lobster issues and a future amendment, open water aquaculture, circle hook enforcement, special management areas, and the sale of recreationally caught fish. 7. Joint Habitat and Ecosystem-based Management Committee Meeting: March 5, 2008, 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The Habitat and Ecosystem-based Management Committees will receive a presentation on Vessel Monitoring Systems and review input received from the Habitat, Coral, Deepwater Shrimp and Golden Crab Advisory Panels regarding the Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Comprehensive Amendment, modify as needed, and approve the amendment for public hearings. The Committee will also review the FEP and approve for public hearing. In addition, the Committee will review and comment on proposed critical habitat for staghorn and elkhorn corals, review and approve the Council’s Energy Policy, receive a report on deepwater coral research, and discuss habitat issues as necessary. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 8. Spiny Lobster Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. The Spiny Lobster Committee will review the scoping comments on the Generic Import Amendment to the Spiny Lobster FMP. The amendment addresses regulations regarding the importation of spiny lobster. The Committee will also review the status of changes to lobster regulations by the State of Florida, and plan a timeline for VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 an amendment to address Annual Catch Limits for spiny lobster. 9. Shrimp Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 10 a.m. until 12 noon The Shrimp Committee will review scoping comments regarding Amendment 7 to the Shrimp FMP and provide directions to staff regarding options to be included in the amendment. Amendment 7 addresses landings requirements currently in place for South Atlantic endorsements for rock shrimp permits. 10. Allocation Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Allocation Committee will review public scoping comments and provide direction to staff regarding options to include in a Comprehensive Allocation Amendment. The amendment will address allocations between recreational and commercial sectors and possible allocations within those sectors. 11. SOPPs Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The SOPPs Committee will receive an update on the status of Secretarial review of the Council’s SOPPs and develop changes as necessary. 12. SSC Selection Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session) The SSC Selection Committee will meet in closed session and discuss any guidance from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) affecting the SSC resulting from the reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Act amendments. The Committee will also review applicants and provide recommendations for appointments as appropriate. 13. Personnel Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. (Closed Session) The Personnel Committee will meet in closed session to discuss personnel issues. 14. Council Session: March 7, 2008, 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. From 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., the Council will call the meeting to order, adopt the agenda, and approve the December 2007 meeting minutes. From 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Snapper Grouper Committee, take public comment on Amendment 15B, and approve Amendment 15B for submission to the Secretary of Commerce for review and approval. The Council will also approve Amendment 16 for public hearings and take actions PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8855 regarding Committee recommendations as appropriate. Note: The Council will take final public comment on Amendment 15B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan at 8:15 a.m. on March 7, 2008. From 8:45 a.m. - 9 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the LAP Program Committee and take action as appropriate. From 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Joint Habitat and Ecosystem-Based Management Committees. The Council will approve the FEP and the FEP Comprehensive Amendment for public hearings. The Council will consider other Committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. From 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Joint Executive and Finance Committees and take action as appropriate. From 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Spiny Lobster Committee take action as appropriate. From 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Shrimp Committee and take action as appropriate. From 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Allocation Committee and take action as appropriate. From 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the SOPPs Committee and take action as appropriate. From 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the SSC Selection Committee and take action as appropriate. From 10:45 - 12:30 p.m., the Council will receive a report regarding the Council Coordinating Committee Meeting, receive status reports from NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Regional Office, NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center, agency and liaison reports, review Experimental Fishing Permit applications as necessary, and discuss other business including upcoming meetings. Documents regarding these issues are available from the Council office (see ADDRESSES). Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subjects 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 Act, provided the E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 8856 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Notices public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Except for advertised (scheduled) public hearings and public comment, the times and sequence specified on this agenda are subject to change. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) by February 29, 2008. Dated: February 12, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–2888 Filed 2–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Notice; Establishment of Energy Markets Advisory Committee The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has determined to establish a new advisory committee, the Energy Markets Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to conduct public meetings, to submit reports and recommendations to the Commission, and otherwise to serve as a vehicle for discussion and communication on matters of concern to exchanges, firms, end users and regulators regarding energy markets and their regulation by the Commission. The Energy Markets Advisory Committee will have no operational responsibilities. The Commission will seek to achieve a balanced membership by appointing representatives of a cross section of the groups and interests involved in or affected by the Commission’s actions in the energy area. The charter of the Energy Markets Advisory Committee will become effective upon its filing pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 § 9(c). The Commission expects to file the charter promptly upon completion of the 15 day notice period specified by 41 CFR 102–3.65(b). The Commission has determined that establishment of the Energy Markets Advisory Committee is in the public interest and is necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective and responsive manner. Since the enactment of the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000, there have been important new developments in energy markets that create a need for consideration of adjustments in current VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:50 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 regulatory and legislative approaches to ensure that the Commission has the means to protect market integrity and competition, while preserving opportunities for innovation and increases in efficiency. This is particularly true in light of evidence that some of the newer energy markets that have emerged since the Modernization Act have taken on some of the characteristics and pricediscovery functions of traditional futures markets. Moreover, there is every reason to expect that both the importance of markets for managing risks associated with the price and availability of energy and innovation in the structure and operation of such markets will continue to expand, raising new regulatory issues in the future. In these circumstances, an advisory committee focused on energy markets will significantly advance the Commission’s ability to carry out its mission. Interested persons may obtain information by writing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. Issued in Washington, DC on February 11, 2008, by the Commission. David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN: 0648-XF64


South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a joint meeting of its Limited Access Privilege (LAP) Program 
Workgroup and Committee, LAP Program Committee, a joint meeting of its 
Executive Committee and Finance Committee, Snapper Grouper Committee, 
Law Enforcement Advisory Panel, a joint meeting of its Habitat 
Committee and Ecosystem-Based Management Committee, Spiny Lobster 
Committee, Shrimp Committee, Allocation Committee, Standard Operations, 
Policy and Procedures (SOPPs) Committee, Scientific and Statistical 
Committee (SSC) Selection Committee, and a meeting of the full Council. 
In addition, the Council will also hold a public comment period on 
Amendment 15B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan (FMP). 
Redstone Consulting Group will provide a presentation on Limited Access 
Privilege Programs.

DATES: The meetings will be held March 3-7, 2008. See SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION for specific dates and times.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 
371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527; telephone: (1-800) 535-
9547 or (912) 635-2600, fax: (912) 635-2818. Copies of documents are 
available from Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, 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 at (866) SAFMC-10; fax: 
(843) 769-4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Meeting Dates

1. Joint LAP Program Workgroup and Committee Meeting: March 3, 2008, 1 
p.m. until 6 p.m.

    The LAP Program Workgroup will provide a presentation to the LAP 
Program Committee on its final report and recommendations regarding a 
Limited Access Privilege Program for the commercial snapper grouper 
fishery in the Council's area of jurisdiction.

2. Redstone Consulting Group Presentation on LAP Programs: March 3, 
2008, 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

    The Redstone Consulting Group will provide a presentation on 
Limited Access Privilege Programs.

3. LAP Program Committee Meeting: March 4, 2008, 8 a.m. until 12 noon

    The LAP Program Committee will discuss LAP Programs, possible 
actions, timing issues, and provide directions to staff.

4. Joint Executive and Finance Committees Meeting: March 4, 2008, 1:30 
p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

    The Executive and Finance Committees will meet to review the final 
Calendar Year (CY) Council budget, the CY 2008-2010 FMP/Amendment/
Framework timelines and modify as appropriate. The Committees will also 
receive a report on the President's Fiscal Year 2009 budget and review 
and develop comments on H.R. Bill 4087 introduced by Congressman Jones 
from North Carolina.

5. Snapper Grouper Committee Meeting: March 4, 2008, 2:30 p.m. until 
6:30 p.m. and March 5, 2008, 8 a.m. until 12 noon.

    The Snapper Grouper Committee will review public hearing comments 
on Amendment 15B to the Snapper Grouper FMP and modify the amendment as 
necessary. The Committee will then approve a recommendation that the 
Council submit Amendment 15B to the Secretary of Commerce for review 
and approval. Amendment 15B includes actions to modify current 
recreational sale allowances, define allocations for snowy grouper and 
red porgy, implement a plan to monitor and assess bycatch, implement 
measures to minimize the impacts of incidental take on sea turtles and 
small tooth sawfish, modify commercial permit renewal and 
transferability requirements, and update management reference points 
for golden tilefish.
    The Snapper Grouper Committee will also review Amendment 16 to the 
Snapper Grouper FMP, modify as appropriate, and approve the amendment 
for public hearings. Amendment 16 includes measures to end overfishing 
for gag grouper and vermilion snapper. The Committee will also review 
and discuss public scoping

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comments on Amendment 17 and provide directions to staff on options to 
be developed. Amendment 17 includes measures to respond to stock 
assessments for red snapper, greater amberjack, and mutton snapper, 
specify Annual Catch Limits for species in the snapper grouper fishery 
management unit currently undergoing overfishing, specify 
Accountability Measures as appropriate, extend the management unit 
through the Mid-Atlantic Council's area of jurisdiction, and other 
items. The Committee will also receive a report on a pre-closure survey 
of proposed Marine Protected Areas, and an update on spearfishing 
issues at Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

6. Law Enforcement Advisory Panel Meeting: March 4, 2008, 1 p.m. until 
6 p.m. (Concurrent Sessions)

    The Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (AP) will meet to discuss law 
enforcement's role in the development of a LAP Program. The AP will 
also discuss and comment on the following issues: snapper grouper 
amendment issues, spiny lobster issues and a future amendment, open 
water aquaculture, circle hook enforcement, special management areas, 
and the sale of recreationally caught fish.

7. Joint Habitat and Ecosystem-based Management Committee Meeting: 
March 5, 2008, 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

    The Habitat and Ecosystem-based Management Committees will receive 
a presentation on Vessel Monitoring Systems and review input received 
from the Habitat, Coral, Deepwater Shrimp and Golden Crab Advisory 
Panels regarding the Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Comprehensive 
Amendment, modify as needed, and approve the amendment for public 
hearings. The Committee will also review the FEP and approve for public 
hearing. In addition, the Committee will review and comment on proposed 
critical habitat for staghorn and elkhorn corals, review and approve 
the Council's Energy Policy, receive a report on deepwater coral 
research, and discuss habitat issues as necessary.

8. Spiny Lobster Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.

    The Spiny Lobster Committee will review the scoping comments on the 
Generic Import Amendment to the Spiny Lobster FMP. The amendment 
addresses regulations regarding the importation of spiny lobster. The 
Committee will also review the status of changes to lobster regulations 
by the State of Florida, and plan a timeline for an amendment to 
address Annual Catch Limits for spiny lobster.

9. Shrimp Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 10 a.m. until 12 noon

    The Shrimp Committee will review scoping comments regarding 
Amendment 7 to the Shrimp FMP and provide directions to staff regarding 
options to be included in the amendment. Amendment 7 addresses landings 
requirements currently in place for South Atlantic endorsements for 
rock shrimp permits.

10. Allocation Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 
p.m.

    The Allocation Committee will review public scoping comments and 
provide direction to staff regarding options to include in a 
Comprehensive Allocation Amendment. The amendment will address 
allocations between recreational and commercial sectors and possible 
allocations within those sectors.

11. SOPPs Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

    The SOPPs Committee will receive an update on the status of 
Secretarial review of the Council's SOPPs and develop changes as 
necessary.

12. SSC Selection Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 4:30 p.m. until 
5:30 p.m. (Closed Session)

    The SSC Selection Committee will meet in closed session and discuss 
any guidance from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 
affecting the SSC resulting from the reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Act 
amendments. The Committee will also review applicants and provide 
recommendations for appointments as appropriate.

13. Personnel Committee Meeting: March 6, 2008, 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 
p.m. (Closed Session)

    The Personnel Committee will meet in closed session to discuss 
personnel issues.

14. Council Session: March 7, 2008, 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

    From 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., the Council will call the meeting to 
order, adopt the agenda, and approve the December 2007 meeting minutes.
    From 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., the Council will receive a report from 
the Snapper Grouper Committee, take public comment on Amendment 15B, 
and approve Amendment 15B for submission to the Secretary of Commerce 
for review and approval. The Council will also approve Amendment 16 for 
public hearings and take actions regarding Committee recommendations as 
appropriate.
    Note: The Council will take final public comment on Amendment 15B 
to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan at 8:15 a.m. on March 7, 
2008.
    From 8:45 a.m. - 9 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the 
LAP Program Committee and take action as appropriate.
    From 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the 
Joint Habitat and Ecosystem-Based Management Committees. The Council 
will approve the FEP and the FEP Comprehensive Amendment for public 
hearings. The Council will consider other Committee recommendations and 
take action as appropriate.
    From 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., the Council will receive a report from 
the Joint Executive and Finance Committees and take action as 
appropriate.
    From 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., the Council will receive a report from 
the Spiny Lobster Committee take action as appropriate.
    From 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m., the Council will receive a report from 
the Shrimp Committee and take action as appropriate.
    From 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., the Council will receive a report from 
the Allocation Committee and take action as appropriate.
    From 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., the Council will receive a report 
from the SOPPs Committee and take action as appropriate.
    From 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., the Council will receive a report 
from the SSC Selection Committee and take action as appropriate.
    From 10:45 - 12:30 p.m., the Council will receive a report 
regarding the Council Coordinating Committee Meeting, receive status 
reports from NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Office, NOAA Fisheries' 
Southeast Fisheries Science Center, agency and liaison reports, review 
Experimental Fishing Permit applications as necessary, and discuss 
other business including upcoming meetings.
    Documents regarding these issues are available from the Council 
office (see ADDRESSES).
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the 
subjects 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 Act, 
provided the

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public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action 
to address the emergency.
    Except for advertised (scheduled) public hearings and public 
comment, the times and sequence specified on this agenda are subject to 
change.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 
by February 29, 2008.

    Dated: February 12, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-2888 Filed 2-14-08; 8:45 am]
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