New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 19475 [E8-7524]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 70 / Thursday, April 10, 2008 / Notices 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. The CFMC will host this meeting and provide reports to the Committee for its information and discussion. The main topics of discussion will be the FY 2008 budget allocation, implementation of the provisions of the MSRA, and related guidance and technical regulatory changes, among others. Agenda Tuesday morning, May 6, 2008 • Opening remarks U.S.V.I. Government Officials CFMC NOAA Fisheries Separate Sessions NMFS and Councils Wednesday morning, May 7, 2008 • Other MSRA implementation/ legislative issues Progress report on MRIP Coastal States Organization (CSO) perspective on HR 21 Receive/discuss status of: HR 4087; HR 5425; or any other bill relevant to councils or NMFS U.S. Coast Guard report mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Miguel A. Rolon at (787) 766–5926 at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: April 7, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–7523 Filed 4–9–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XH11 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting Peabody, MA 01960; telephone: (978) 535–4600. 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 items of discussion in the panel’s agenda are as follows: 1. At the beginning of the meeting, there will be an opportunity for public comment on the Herring Amendment 4 Scoping Document. 2. The Herring Advisory Panel will review the Herring Amendment 4 Scoping Document and develop related Advisory Panel recommendations and suggestions for Herring Committee consideration. 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 sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul J. Howard (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 7, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–7524 Filed 4–9–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: Thursday morning, May 8, 2008 • Council administrative matters Discuss FY09 Appropriation Bill, and how to address its impact on councils. Discuss FY09 stipends for SSC and need for a nationally consistent payment level Discuss FY09 stipends for Industry Advisors Discuss FY10 budget formulation activity Jkt 214001 • Continue Council administrative matters • Issues joint concern/interest NOAA/NMFS Marine Sanctuary Program MPAs and FAC Report Use of performance metrics for budget allocation purposes, e.g., Councils’ FSSI scoring system Discuss FY 2008 budget needs/relief for Councils • Councils only session (if needed) The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. • MSRA Implementation Issues Discuss agency progress on NS1 Guidelines concerning ACL’s/AMs Discuss agency progress on NEPA compliance procedures Discuss agency progress on NMFS guidance regarding implementation of LAPPs Discuss and review progress regarding incorporation of SSC into council specification setting processes, and its role as peer review body, as well as those of other advisory roles Discuss progress on developing 5-year research programs with SSC Discuss Councils’ efforts to end overfishing and status of rebuilding stocks that are overfished (each council will address this item.) 16:48 Apr 09, 2008 Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2008 Friday morning, May 9, 2008 Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2008 VerDate Aug<31>2005 Discuss status of SOPPs in terms of agency approval and need to have a national ‘‘template’’ Discuss upcoming 5-year grant award process (FY2010–14) and related procedures 19475 SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Herring Advisory Panel will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 10 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, One Newbury Street, PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XH12 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 70 (Thursday, April 10, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 19475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7524]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN: 0648-XH11


New England Fishery Management Council; 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 New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) Herring 
Advisory Panel will meet to consider actions affecting New England 
fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 10 
a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, One Newbury 
Street, Peabody, MA 01960; telephone: (978) 535-4600.
    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 items of discussion in the panel's 
agenda are as follows:
    1. At the beginning of the meeting, there will be an opportunity 
for public comment on the Herring Amendment 4 Scoping Document.
    2. The Herring Advisory Panel will review the Herring Amendment 4 
Scoping Document and develop related Advisory Panel recommendations and 
suggestions for Herring Committee consideration.
    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 sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Paul J. Howard (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days 
prior to the meeting date.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: April 7, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-7524 Filed 4-9-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-S

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