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Amendment 4 to the FMP from 6 p.m.
until 7:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, June 11, the Scientific
and Statistical and Research Set-Aside
Committees will meet jointly from 8
a.m. until 12 p.m. The Council will
convene at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. to
conduct its Business Session and
receive Organizational, Liaison,
Executive Director and Status of Fishery
Management Plan reports. From 3 p.m.
until 5:30 p.m. the Council will develop
and adopt specifications regarding the
2009 fishing year for Squid, Mackerel,
and Butterfish.
On Thursday, June 12, the Executive
Committee will meet from 8 a.m. until
9 a.m. The Bycatch/LAPP Committee
will meet from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The
Joint Spiny Dogfish Committee will
meet from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The
Council will convene at 12:30 p.m. to
adopt any changes to the Surfclam and
Ocean Quahog specifications for 2009
and 2010 fishing years; receive a
presentation regarding the integration of
National Environmental Policy Act
requirements into the MagnusonStevens Act; receive Committee reports;
and, conduct continuing and new
business.
Agenda items by day for the Council’s
Committees and the Council itself are:
MONDAY, JUNE 9 - the Squid, Mackerel,
and Butterfish Committee with Advisors
will address Amendment 11 (mackerel
limited entry system) and Annual Catch
Limits (ACL) and Accountability
Measures (AM). The Demersal
Committee will review measures to be
included in Amendment 15 and address
accommodation of ACL/AM. There will
be an evening public hearing regarding
Amendment 10 to the Squid, Mackerel,
and Butterfish Fishery Management
Plan (FMP).
TUESDAY, JUNE 10 - The Squid,
Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee
with Advisors will meet to review the
Monitoring Committee’s
recommendations and Science and
Statistical Committee advice for 2009
quota levels and associated management
measures and then develop 2009 quota
specifications and associated
management measures for Council
consideration and action. The Law
Enforcement Committee will discuss
issues regarding the enforceability of
slot limits in the recreational sector,
review the USCG’s Proposed Rule on
Vessel Safety/Stability, and discuss
issues regarding the enforceability of
possession limits for multiple day trips.
The Surfclam, Ocean Quahog and
Tilefish Committee with Advisors will
review staff recommendations for
changes to the 2009–10 quota
specifications and associated
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management measures for surfclams and
ocean quahogs, and discuss issues to be
addressed in Amendment 14 including
accommodation of ACL/AM. A tour of
a local clam boat and associated dock
facility will then be provided.
Beginning at 6 p.m. the New England
Fishery Management Council will
conduct a scoping meeting for
development of Amendment 4 to the
Herring Fishery Management Plan.
Amendment 4 will focus on issues
related to catch monitoring (landings
and discards); Magnuson-Stevens
Reauthorization Act requirements such
as Annual Catch Limits and
Accountability Measures; and, sector
allocations and/or other Limited Access
Privilege Programs. The Council is
seeking comments on the scope of
issues to be addressed in Amendment 4
and the kinds of management measures
that should be considered.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 - the Scientific
and Statistical Committee will meet
with the Research Set-Aside Committee
to establish multi-year research
priorities for the 2009–13 time period,
and review and discuss outcomes from
the Special Science and Statistical
Committee Working Group meeting. The
Council will then convene to receive
various reports, and review, develop,
and adopt the Squid, Mackerel, and
Butterfish Committee’s
recommendations regarding quota
specifications and associated
management measures for the 2009
fishing year.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - the Executive
Committee will review highlights of the
Coordinating Council meeting and
revise the Council’s Statement of
Organization Practices and Procedures
(SOPP) relative to ‘‘deeming’’
requirements. The Bycatch/LAPP
Committee will review the first draft of
the Council’s bycatch pamphlet
concerning catch and release practices,
and discuss Standardized Bycatch
Reporting Methodology Observer
Coverage Priorities for 2008. The Joint
Spiny Dogfish Committee will review
proposed measures in Framework 2 to
the Spiny Dogfish FMP. The Council
will convene to review and adopt the
Surfclam and Ocean Quahog
Committee’s recommendations for
necessary changes to 2009 and 2010
quota specifications and associated
management measures (years 2 and 3 of
the existing 2008–10 multi-year quota
specifications). The Council will then
receive a presentation by a National
Marine Fisheries Service Official
regarding the Agency’s Proposed Rule to
Integrate National Environment Policy
Act (NEPA) requirements into
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA). The
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Council will then receive Committee
Reports, and consider any continuing or
new business.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before the Council for discussion, these
issues may not be the subject of formal
Council action during these meetings.
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
public has been notified of the Council’s
intent to take final action to address
such emergencies.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aid
should be directed to M. Jan Bryan,
(302) 674–2331, ext 18 at least 5 days
prior to the meeting date.
Dated: May 19, 2008.
Emily Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN: 0648–XI09
Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council) and its
advisory entities will hold public
meetings.
The Council and its advisory
entities will meet June 6–13, 2008. The
Council meeting will begin on Sunday,
June 8, at 8 a.m., reconvening each day
through Friday, June 13. All meetings
are open to the public, except a closed
session will be held from 8 a.m. to 9
a.m. on Sunday, June 8 to address
litigation and personnel matters. The
Council will meet as late as necessary
each day to complete its scheduled
business.
DATES:
The meetings will be held at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess
ADDRESSES:
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Drive, Foster City, CA 94404; telephone:
(650) 570–5700.
Council address: Pacific Fishery
Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
OR 97220.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Donald O. McIsaac, Executive Director;
telephone: (503) 820–2280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
following items are on the Council
agenda, but not necessarily in this order:
A. Call to Order
1. Opening Remarks and
Introductions
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Director’s Report
4. Approve Agenda
B. Open Public Comment
Comments on Non-Agenda Items
C. Administrative Matters
1. Future Council Meeting Agenda
and Workload Planning
2. Magnuson-Stevens Act
Reauthorization Implementation
3. Update and Communication of
Research and Data Needs
4. Fiscal Matters
5. Membership Appointments and
Council Operating Procedures
D. Highly Migratory Species
Management
1. Changes to Routine Management
Measures for 2009–10 Seasons
2. Council Recommendations to
Regional Fishery Management
Organizations
E. Salmon Management
1. Klamath River Fall Chinook
Overfishing Concern
F. Groundfish Management
1. NMFS Report
2. Stock Assessment Planning for
2011–12 Groundfish Fishery Decision
Making
3. Preliminary Review of Exempted
Fishing Permits for 2009
4. Tentative Adoption of 2009–10
Groundfish Harvest Specifications,
Management Measures, and Rebuilding
Plan Revisions
5. Consideration of Inseason
Adjustments
6. Amendment 20: Trawl
Rationalization Alternatives
7. Council Clarification of Tentatively
Adopted 2009–10 Groundfish Harvest
Specifications, Management Measures,
and Rebuilding Plan Revisions (if
Needed)
8. Final Consideration of Inseason
Adjustments (if Needed)
9. Final Adoption of 2009–10
Groundfish Harvest Specifications,
Management Measures, and Rebuilding
Plan Revisions
G. Coastal Pelagic Species
Management
1. Pacific Mackerel Stock
Management for 2007–08
H. Habitat
Current Habitat Issues
I. Marine Protected Areas
Review of Rationale for Marine
Protected Areas in the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary
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SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS
Friday, June 6, 2008
Groundfish Management Team
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Groundfish Management Team
Scientific and Statistical Committee
Budget Committee
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Council Secretariat
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Scientific and Statistical Committee
Enforcement Consultants
Monday, June 9, 2008
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Washington State Delegation
Enforcement Consultants
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Scientific and Statistical Committee
Habitat Committee
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Washington State Delegation
Enforcement Consultants
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Washington State Delegation
Enforcement Consultants
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Washington State Delegation
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
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SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS—Continued
Enforcement Consultants
Friday, June 13, 2008
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Washington State Delegation
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Enforcement Consultants
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As necessary.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those
issues may not be the subject 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 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 Ms. Carolyn Porter
at (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior
to the meeting date.
Dated: May 19, 2008.
Emily Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Small Takes of Marine Mammals
Incidental to Specified Activities; LowEnergy Marine Seismic Survey in the
Northeast Pacific Ocean, June–July
2008
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental
take authorization; request for
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS has received an
application from University of Texas,
Institute of Geophysics (UTIG) for an
Incidental Harassment Authorization
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(IHA) to take marine mammals
incidental to conducting a low-energy
marine seismic survey in the Northeast
Pacific Ocean during June-July, 2008.
Pursuant to the Marine Mammal
Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is
requesting comments on its proposal to
issue an IHA to UTIG to incidentally
take, by Level B harassment only,
several species of marine mammals
during the aforementioned activity.
DATES: Comments and information must
be received no later than June 23, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the
application should be addressed to P.
Michael Payne, Chief, Permits,
Conservation and Education Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 EastWest Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910–3225. The mailbox address for
providing email comments is
PR1.0648XB70@noaa.gov. NMFS is not
responsible for e-mail comments sent to
addresses other than the one provided
here. Comments sent via e-mail,
including all attachments, must not
exceed a 10–megabyte file size.
A copy of the application containing
a list of the references used in this
document may be obtained by writing to
the address specified above, telephoning
the contact listed below (see FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or
visiting the internet at: https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
incidental.htm#applications.
Documents cited in this notice may be
viewed, by appointment, during regular
business hours, at the aforementioned
address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Howard Goldstein or Ken Hollingshead,
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS,
(301) 713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the
MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct
the Secretary of Commerce to allow,
upon request, the incidental, but not
intentional, taking of marine mammals
by U.S. citizens who engage in a
specified activity (other than
commercial fishing) within a specified
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geographical region if certain findings
are made and either regulations are
issued or, if the taking is limited to
harassment, a notice of a proposed
authorization is provided to the public
for review.
Authorization shall be granted if
NMFS finds that the taking will have a
negligible impact on the species or
stock(s), will not have an unmitigable
adverse impact on the availability of the
species or stock(s) for subsistence uses
(where relevant), and if the permissible
methods of taking and requirements
pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring,
and reporting of such takings are set
forth. NMFS has defined ‘‘negligible
impact’’ in 50 CFR 216.103 as ’’...an
impact resulting from the specified
activity that cannot be reasonably
expected to, and is not reasonably likely
to, adversely affect the species or stock
through effects on annual rates of
recruitment or survival.’’
Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA
established an expedited process by
which citizens of the U.S. can apply for
an authorization to incidentally take
small numbers of marine mammals by
harassment. Except with respect to
certain activities not pertinent here, the
MMPA defines ‘‘harassment’’ as:
any act of pursuit, torment, or annoyance
which (I) has the potential to injure a marine
mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild
[Level A harassment]; or (ii) has the potential
to disturb a marine mammal or marine
mammal stock in the wild by causing
disruption of behavioral patterns, including,
but not limited to, migration, breathing,
nursing, breeding, feeding, or sheltering
[Level B harassment].
Section 101(a)(5)(D) establishes a 45–
day time limit for NMFS review of an
application followed by a 30–day public
notice and comment period on any
proposed authorizations for the
incidental harassment of marine
mammals. Within 45 days of the close
of the comment period, NMFS must
either approve or deny the
authorization.
Summary of Request
On March 4, 2008, NMFS received an
application from UTIG for the taking, by
Level B harassment only, of several
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN: 0648-XI09
Pacific 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 Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its
advisory entities will hold public meetings.
DATES: The Council and its advisory entities will meet June 6-13, 2008.
The Council meeting will begin on Sunday, June 8, at 8 a.m.,
reconvening each day through Friday, June 13. All meetings are open to
the public, except a closed session will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
on Sunday, June 8 to address litigation and personnel matters. The
Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its
scheduled business.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221
Chess
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Drive, Foster City, CA 94404; telephone: (650) 570-5700.
Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive
Director; telephone: (503) 820-2280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Council
agenda, but not necessarily in this order:
A. Call to Order
1. Opening Remarks and Introductions
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Director's Report
4. Approve Agenda
B. Open Public Comment
Comments on Non-Agenda Items
C. Administrative Matters
1. Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning
2. Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Implementation
3. Update and Communication of Research and Data Needs
4. Fiscal Matters
5. Membership Appointments and Council Operating Procedures
D. Highly Migratory Species Management
1. Changes to Routine Management Measures for 2009-10 Seasons
2. Council Recommendations to Regional Fishery Management
Organizations
E. Salmon Management
1. Klamath River Fall Chinook Overfishing Concern
F. Groundfish Management
1. NMFS Report
2. Stock Assessment Planning for 2011-12 Groundfish Fishery
Decision Making
3. Preliminary Review of Exempted Fishing Permits for 2009
4. Tentative Adoption of 2009-10 Groundfish Harvest Specifications,
Management Measures, and Rebuilding Plan Revisions
5. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments
6. Amendment 20: Trawl Rationalization Alternatives
7. Council Clarification of Tentatively Adopted 2009-10 Groundfish
Harvest Specifications, Management Measures, and Rebuilding Plan
Revisions (if Needed)
8. Final Consideration of Inseason Adjustments (if Needed)
9. Final Adoption of 2009-10 Groundfish Harvest Specifications,
Management Measures, and Rebuilding Plan Revisions
G. Coastal Pelagic Species Management
1. Pacific Mackerel Stock Management for 2007-08
H. Habitat
Current Habitat Issues
I. Marine Protected Areas
Review of Rationale for Marine Protected Areas in the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary
SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS
Friday, June 6, 2008 ..............................
Groundfish Management Team 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 ..............................
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee 1 p.m.
Budget Committee 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, 2008 ..............................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 1:30 p.m.
Monday, June 9, 2008 ..............................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
Habitat Committee 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 ..............................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 ..............................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Thursday, June 12, 2008 ..............................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
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Enforcement Consultants As necessary
Friday, June 13, 2008 ..............................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants As necessary
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Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject
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 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 Ms. Carolyn Porter at (503) 820-
2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: May 19, 2008.
Emily Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-11580 Filed 5-22-08; 8:45 am]
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