Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 40512 [E8-16109]

Download as PDF 40512 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 15, 2008 / Notices Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Recommendations and Committee Recommendations. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - The Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem Committee will meet to discuss the Ecosystem SSC Recommendations. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. - CLOSED SESSION. The Joint AP Selection Committee/Outreach & Education Committee will meet in a Closed Session to discuss Selection of Outreach & Education AP members. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - The Joint Reef Fish/ Mackerel/Red Drum Management Committee will meet to discuss the Aquaculture FMP. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - The Shrimp Management Committee will meet to discuss NMFS Status and Health of the Shrimp Stocks; A Stock Assessment Report for Gulf Of Mexico Shrimp 2007; and A Biological Review of the Tortugas Pink Shrimp Fishery Through December 2007. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The Data Collection Committee will meet to discuss Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Recreational Red Snapper AP and Comments on Proposed Rule for National Saltwater Angler Registry. They will also receive a status report on the MRIP. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agendas may come before the Council and Committees for discussion, in accordance with the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions of the Council and Committees will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agendas 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 action to address the emergency. The established times for addressing items on the agenda may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the timely completion of discussion relevant to the agenda items. In order to further allow for such adjustments and completion of all items on the agenda, the meeting may be extended from, or completed prior to the date established in this notice. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tina O’Hern at the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Jul 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 Dated: July 10, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–16108 Filed 7–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Special Accommodations RIN 0648–XJ04 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: SUMMARY: The Halibut Managers Workgroup (HMW) will hold a work session to discuss implications of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) proposed catch apportionment methodology and to develop consensus on issues affecting Area 2A halibut fisheries prior to the IPHC workshop on catch apportionment. The HMW is not a committee of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council), however, the Council has expressed interest in having a report from the HMW, and has offered to provide meeting space. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, August 7, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pacific Fishery Management Council Office, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chuck Tracy, Salmon and Halibut Management Staff Officer, Pacific Fishery Management Council, telephone: (503) 820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to allow an exchange of information and ideas among managers and industry representatives from Area 2A, primarily as they relate to the upcoming IPHC workshop on catch apportionment. The objective of the meeting will be to develop a consensus on a catch apportionment strategy that will be both fair and biologically sound, which can be presented at the IPHC workshop scheduled for September 4, 2008. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agendas may come before the HMW for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 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 MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. Sfmt 4703 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: July 10, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–16109 Filed 7–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XI81 Small Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Ocean Bottom Cable Seismic Survey in the Liberty Prospect, Beaufort Sea, Alaska in 2008 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of an incidental take authorization. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an IHA to BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. (BPXA) to take, by harassment, small numbers of six species of marine mammals incidental to a 3D, ocean bottom cable (OBC) seismic survey in the Liberty Prospect, Beaufort Sea, Alaska during July and August, 2008. DATES: Effective July 8, 2008, through August 25, 2008. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 40512]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-16109]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XJ04


Pacific 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 Halibut Managers Workgroup (HMW) will hold a work session 
to discuss implications of the International Pacific Halibut Commission 
(IPHC) proposed catch apportionment methodology and to develop 
consensus on issues affecting Area 2A halibut fisheries prior to the 
IPHC workshop on catch apportionment. The HMW is not a committee of the 
Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council), however, the Council has 
expressed interest in having a report from the HMW, and has offered to 
provide meeting space. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, August 7, 2008, from 9:30 
a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pacific Fishery Management 
Council Office, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 
97220-1384.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chuck Tracy, Salmon and Halibut 
Management Staff Officer, Pacific Fishery Management Council, 
telephone: (503) 820-2280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to allow an 
exchange of information and ideas among managers and industry 
representatives from Area 2A, primarily as they relate to the upcoming 
IPHC workshop on catch apportionment. The objective of the meeting will 
be to develop a consensus on a catch apportionment strategy that will 
be both fair and biologically sound, which can be presented at the IPHC 
workshop scheduled for September 4, 2008.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agendas 
may come before the HMW for discussion, those issues may not be the 
subject of formal action during this meeting. 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: July 10, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-16109 Filed 7-14-08; 8:45 am]
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