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points for all groundfish stocks. Also, on
the agenda will be the discussion of the
results of the Transboundary Resource
Assessment Committee Meeting for
eastern Georges Bank cod, haddock, and
Georges Bank yellowtail flounder and
the Groundfish Committee will give its
report and ask the Council to develop
management options for Amendment
16; discussion will include
modifications as necessary to rebuilding
plans, adoption of new rebuilding plans
if necessary, and identification of
management measures for further
development.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Following a brief opportunity for
public comments on items not listed on
the agenda, the Council will continue its
discussion of Amendment 16 from the
previous day until the Council meeting
adjourns for the day.
Although other non-emergency issues
not contained in this agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those
issues may not be the subjects of formal
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 MagnusonStevens Act, provided that 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.
Dated: August 15, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) will
hold a two-day Council meeting on
September 3–4, 2008 to consider actions
affecting New England fisheries in the
exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Wednesday, September 3 beginning at 9
a.m., and Thursday, September 4,
beginning at 8:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Providence Biltmore Hotel, 11
Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903;
telephone: (401)421–0700. Requests for
special accommodations should be
addressed to the New England Fishery
Management Council, 50 Water Street,
Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950;
telephone: (978) 465–0492.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
J. Howard, Executive Director, New
England Fishery Management Council;
telephone: (978) 465–0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Following introductions and any
announcements, the Council will swear
in new and reappointed members as
well as elect its Council Officers for
2008–2009. During the morning session,
the Council will discuss Amendment 3
to the Skate Fishery Management Plan
(FMP). They will approve change in the
scope of the amendment to include (?)
a rebuilding plan to address the
overfished condition of smooth skate
and to address overfishing of thorny
skate. The Council will then review the
Scientific and Statistical Committee’s
comments on National Standard 1
Guidelines proposed by the National
Marine Fisheries Service and finalize
Council comments. The National
Standard 1 discussion will continue
into the afternoon session followed by
discussion of the Northeast Multispecies
Amendment 16. Dr. Paul Rago from the
Northeast Fisheries Science Center will
present a summary of the results of the
Groundfish Assessment Review Meeting
(GARM III) and the Council will review
the stock status and biological reference
points for all groundfish stocks. Also, on
the agenda will be the discussion of the
results of the Transboundary Resource
Assessment Committee Meeting for
eastern Georges Bank cod, haddock, and
Georges Bank yellowtail flounder and
the Groundfish Committee will give its
report and ask the Council to develop
management options for Amendment
16; discussion will include
modifications as necessary to rebuilding
plans, adoption of new rebuilding plans
if necessary, and identification of
management measures for further
development.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Following a brief opportunity for
public comments on items not listed on
the agenda, the Council will continue its
discussion of Amendment 16 from the
previous day until the Council meeting
adjourns for the day.
Although other non-emergency issues
not contained in this agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those
issues may not be the subjects of formal
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 MagnusonStevens Act, provided that 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.
Dated: August 15, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Public Meeting
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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.
The Council and its advisory
entities will meet September 7–12,
2008. The Council meeting will begin
on Monday, September 8, at 8 a.m.,
reconvening each day through Friday,
September 12. All meetings are open to
the public, except a closed session will
be held from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. on
Monday, September 8 to address
litigation and personnel matters. The
Council will meet as late as necessary
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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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 (Council) will hold
a two-day Council meeting on September 3-4, 2008 to consider actions
affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3 beginning at
9 a.m., and Thursday, September 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Providence Biltmore Hotel,
11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903; telephone: (401)421-0700.
Requests for special accommodations should be addressed to the New
England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2,
Newburyport, MA 01950; telephone: (978) 465-0492.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Following introductions and any announcements, the Council will
swear in new and reappointed members as well as elect its Council
Officers for 2008-2009. During the morning session, the Council will
discuss Amendment 3 to the Skate Fishery Management Plan (FMP). They
will approve change in the scope of the amendment to include (?) a
rebuilding plan to address the overfished condition of smooth skate and
to address overfishing of thorny skate. The Council will then review
the Scientific and Statistical Committee's comments on National
Standard 1 Guidelines proposed by the National Marine Fisheries Service
and finalize Council comments. The National Standard 1 discussion will
continue into the afternoon session followed by discussion of the
Northeast Multispecies Amendment 16. Dr. Paul Rago from the Northeast
Fisheries Science Center will present a summary of the results of the
Groundfish Assessment Review Meeting (GARM III) and the Council will
review the stock status and biological reference points for all
groundfish stocks. Also, on the agenda will be the discussion of the
results of the Transboundary Resource Assessment Committee Meeting for
eastern Georges Bank cod, haddock, and Georges Bank yellowtail flounder
and the Groundfish Committee will give its report and ask the Council
to develop management options for Amendment 16; discussion will include
modifications as necessary to rebuilding plans, adoption of new
rebuilding plans if necessary, and identification of management
measures for further development.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Following a brief opportunity for public comments on items not
listed on the agenda, the Council will continue its discussion of
Amendment 16 from the previous day until the Council meeting adjourns
for the day.
Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda
may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be
the subjects of formal 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 that 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.
Dated: August 15, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-19288 Filed 8-19-08; 8:45 am]
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