Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 22136-22137 [E8-8936]

Download as PDF 22136 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 80 / Thursday, April 24, 2008 / Notices 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 M. Jan Bryan at the Council office, (302) 674–2331 extension 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: April 21, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–8939 Filed 4–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XH41 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Multispecies (Groundfish) Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 9 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 committee’s agenda are as follows: The Groundfish Oversight Committee will meet to continue development of Amendment 16 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 16 will adopt measures necessary to continue rebuilding of sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:15 Apr 23, 2008 Jkt 214001 multispecies stocks. The Committee will focus its efforts on reviewing alternatives for effort controls designed to meet the mortality objectives of the amendment. Since stock status will not be known until later this year, the effort control alternatives will be designed to achieve changes in mortality identified in an earlier action. It is not known if these changes will be sufficient or unnecessary once stock status is known. The Committee will also develop options for recreational management measures, further develop annual catch limit and accountability measures for commercial and recreational groundfish fishing, and clarify sector policy issues. The Committee may develop recommendations for preferred alternatives for all management measures that are being considered. Recommendations from this committee will be forwarded to the Council for 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 21, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–8938 Filed 4–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XH39 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) advisory bodies will hold meetings, which are open to the public, on May 13–15, 2008. The primary purpose of the meetings is to review the current Pacific Mackerel Stock Assessment. DATES: The Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) and the Scientific and Statistical Committee’s (SSC) CPS subcommittee will meet in a joint session on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. until business for the day is completed. The CPSMT will hold a work session on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until business for the day is completed. The Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) will meet Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until business for the day is completed. ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held at National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Regional Office, Glenn M. Anderson Federal Office Building, Suite 4200, Large Conference Room, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802; telephone: (562) 980–4000. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Burner, Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (503) 820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CPSMT and the SSC CPS subcommittee will review the current Pacific mackerel stock assessment. The CPSMT will also develop harvest guideline and seasonal structure recommendations for the 2008–09 Pacific mackerel fishery and review the 2008 CPS Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) document. The CPSAS will review information developed by the CPSMT about the current Pacific mackerel stock assessment and harvest guideline and seasonal structure recommendations for the 2008–09 fishery. The CPSMT and CPSAS will develop recommendations for Council consideration at its June 2008 meeting in Foster City, CA, and address other issues relating to CPS management, including, status and management of the 2008 Pacific sardine fishery, marine protected areas, research and data needs, and implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act. No management actions will be decided by the CPSMT, the SSC CPS subcommittee, or the CPSAS. E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 80 / Thursday, April 24, 2008 / Notices 22137 Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agendas may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Advisory body 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 Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813. The meeting of the Hawaii Archipelago Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee will be held at the Pagoda Hotel 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The date, time and agenda for each meeting are as follows: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. b. Cooperative Research c. Archipelagic Wide Research Needs 6. Upcoming Council Fisheries Management Actions MHI Bottomfish Risk Assessment 7. 2007 Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization a. Marine Recreational Information Program b. Annual Catch Limits 8. Hawaii Archipelago Advisory Panel Report Special Accommodations Hawaii Archipelago Advisory Panel 1. Status Report on 2007 Advisory Panel Recommendations 2. Emerging Fishery Issues 3. Bottomfish Fisheries a. Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Management Update b. Bottomfish Aquaculture 4. Pelagic Fisheries a. Hana Community Fish Aggregation Device b. Hawaii Longline Swordfish Management c. Non-longline Pelagic Fisheries Management 5. Other Fishery-Related Issues a. Barter, Trade and Subsistence Issues b. Marine Recreational Information Program c. Council five year research priorities d. Cooperative Research 6. Upcoming Council Fisheries Management Actions a. Main Hawaiian Island Bottomfish Risk Assessment b. Annual Catch Limits c. Community Development Program Options 7. Discussion and Action 9. Discussion and Action This meeting is 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 21, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–8936 Filed 4–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XH43 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: This notice advises the public that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene meetings of the Hawaii Archipelago Advisory Panel, the Hawaii Archipelago Plan Team and the Hawaii Archipelago Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee in Honolulu, HI. DATES: The Hawaii Archipelago Advisory Panel meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008. The Hawaii Archipelago Plan Team meeting will be held Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15, 2008. The Hawaii Archipelago Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee meeting will be held Friday May 16, 2008. For the specific date, time, and agenda for each meeting, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The meetings of the Hawaii Archipelago Advisory Panel and the Hawaii Archipelago Plan Team will be held at the Council office at 1164 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:15 Apr 23, 2008 Jkt 214001 Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Hawaii Archipelago Plan Team 1. Seabed Biodiversity and Ecosystem Models of the Australian Great Barrier Reef 2. Update on Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Management Actions 3. Review of Draft Annual Report Modules a. Bottomfish b. Coral Reef Ecosystem c. Crustaceans d. Precious Corals 4. Discussion and Action Thursday, May 15, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hawaii Archipelago Plan Team 5. Fisheries Research a. Council Five Year Research Priorities PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Friday, May 16, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hawaii Archipelago Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC) 1. Upcoming Council Fisheries Management Actions 2. Community-based Resource Management Partnerships a. Report from Federal REAC Members b. Report from State REAC Members c. Report from County REAC Members 3. Community Marine Management Forum 4. Discussion and Action The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. Public comment periods will be provided throughout each agenda. The Advisory Panel, Plan Team and Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. 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 These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 80 (Thursday, April 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22136-22137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8936]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN: 0648-XH39


Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Coastal 
Pelagic Species (CPS) advisory bodies will hold meetings, which are 
open to the public, on May 13-15, 2008. The primary purpose of the 
meetings is to review the current Pacific Mackerel Stock Assessment.

DATES: The Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) and the 
Scientific and Statistical Committee's (SSC) CPS subcommittee will meet 
in a joint session on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. until 
business for the day is completed. The CPSMT will hold a work session 
on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until business for the day 
is completed. The Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) 
will meet Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until business for the 
day is completed.

ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held at National Marine Fisheries 
Service, Southwest Regional Office, Glenn M. Anderson Federal Office 
Building, Suite 4200, Large Conference Room, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802; telephone: (562) 980-4000.
    Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE 
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Burner, Pacific Fishery 
Management Council; telephone: (503) 820-2280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CPSMT and the SSC CPS subcommittee will 
review the current Pacific mackerel stock assessment. The CPSMT will 
also develop harvest guideline and seasonal structure recommendations 
for the 2008-09 Pacific mackerel fishery and review the 2008 CPS Stock 
Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) document. The CPSAS will 
review information developed by the CPSMT about the current Pacific 
mackerel stock assessment and harvest guideline and seasonal structure 
recommendations for the 2008-09 fishery. The CPSMT and CPSAS will 
develop recommendations for Council consideration at its June 2008 
meeting in Foster City, CA, and address other issues relating to CPS 
management, including, status and management of the 2008 Pacific 
sardine fishery, marine protected areas, research and data needs, and 
implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Reauthorization Act. No management actions will be decided 
by the CPSMT, the SSC CPS subcommittee, or the CPSAS.

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    Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agendas 
may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during these meetings. Advisory body 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 Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 
provided the public has been notified of the 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 Ms. Carolyn Porter at (503) 820-2280 at least 5 
days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: April 21, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-8936 Filed 4-23-08; 8:45 am]
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