National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Advisory Board, 51448 [E8-20425]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Rhea Moss at 808–944–2161 (voice) or
808–973–2941 (fax).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the Western and
Central Pacific Fisheries Convention
Implementation Act, the Secretary of
Commerce has appointed 20 members to
the WCPFC Permanent Advisory
Committee. Four additional members
are mandated by the Western and
Central Pacific Fisheries Convention
Implementation Act, who are (1) the
chair of the Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s Advisory
Committee or the chair’s designee; and
(2) officials of the fisheries management
authorities of American Samoa, Guam,
and the Northern Mariana Islands (or
their designees). The Committee is
established to support the work of the
U.S. National Section to the WCPFC in
an advisory capacity with respect to
U.S. participation in the WCPFC.
NMFS, Pacific Islands Region, provides
administrative and technical support to
the Committee.
As this is the first meeting of the
Permanent Advisory Committee, it will
set its agenda and consider its
organization, prescribe its practices and
procedures, as well as elect a
chairperson.
The Permanent Advisory Committee
will also receive information on: (1)
2006 and 2007 WCPFC activities; (2)
status of the stocks and fisheries in 2006
and 2007; (3) issues related to the
development of conservation and
management measures for bigeye and
yellowfin tuna and other species for
2008 and beyond; (4) implementation of
the WCPFC’s Regional Observer
Programme and Vessel Monitoring
System and other compliance
mechanisms; (5) issues related to the
impacts of fishing on non-target,
associated and dependent species, such
as sea turtles, seabirds and sharks; and
(6) other issues, as necessary.
Special Accommodations
The meeting location is physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Rhea Moss,
NMFS, 808–944–2161(voice) or 808–
973–2941 (fax), at least 7 days prior to
the meeting date.
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Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of
Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
schedule and proposed agenda of a
forthcoming meeting of the NOAA
Science Advisory Board. The members
will discuss and provide advice on
issues outlined in the agenda below.
DATES: The meeting is scheduled for:
September 10, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
ADDRESSES: Conference call. Public
access is available at SSMC 3, Room #
12836, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Cynthia Decker, Executive Director,
Science Advisory Board, NOAA, Rm.
11230, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–
734–1156, Fax: 301–713–1459, E-mail:
Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov).
The
Science Advisory Board (SAB) was
established by a Decision Memorandum
dated September 25, 1997, and is the
only Federal Advisory Committee with
responsibility to advise the Under
Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and
Atmosphere on strategies for research,
education, and application of science to
operations and information services.
SAB activities and advice provide
necessary input to ensure that National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) science
programs are of the highest quality and
provide optimal support to resource
management.
Matters to be Considered: The agenda
for the meeting is as follows:
Date and Time: September 10, 2008
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Agenda
Dated: August 28, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Science
Advisory Board
1. Discussion and consideration of the
Draft Report on the Review of the
NOAA Climate Research and Modeling
Program, submitted to the SAB by the
Climate Working Group.
2. SAB Strategic Planning—for future
meetings and for the upcoming
Administration transition.
3. Discussion and consideration of the
way forward for the SAB on Oceans and
Human Health.
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Dated: August 27, 2008.
Mark E. Brown,
Chief Financial Officer, Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
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Schedules for Atlantic Shark
Identification Workshops and
Protected Species Safe Handling,
Release, and Identification Workshops
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public workshops.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS announces free
Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops
and Protected Species Safe Handling,
Release, and Identification Workshops
to be held in October, November, and
December 2008. Certain fishermen and
shark dealers are required to attend a
workshop to meet new regulatory
requirements and maintain valid
permits. Specifically, the Atlantic Shark
Identification Workshop is mandatory
for all federally permitted Atlantic shark
dealers. Also, the Protected Species Safe
Handling, Release, and Identification
Workshop is mandatory for vessel
owners and operators who use bottom
longline, pelagic longline, or gillnet
gear, and have also been issued shark or
swordfish limited access permits.
Additional free workshops will be held
in 2009 and announced in the Federal
Register.
DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification
Workshops will be held October 9,
November 6, and December 4, 2008.
The Protected Species Safe Handling,
Release, and Identification Workshops
will be held October 14, November 19
and 25, and December 17, 2008.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
further details.
ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark
Identification Workshops will be held in
Norfolk, VA; Dania Beach, FL; and
Panama City, FL.
The Protected Species Safe Handling,
Release, and Identification Workshops
will be held in Kenner, LA; Kitty Hawk,
NC; Indian Rocks Beach, FL; and
Dedham, MA.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
further details on workshop locations.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science
Advisory Board
AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce
(DOC).
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a
forthcoming meeting of the NOAA Science Advisory Board. The members
will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the agenda below.
DATES: The meeting is scheduled for: September 10, 2008 from 3 p.m. to
5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
ADDRESSES: Conference call. Public access is available at SSMC 3, Room
12836, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, Executive
Director, Science Advisory Board, NOAA, Rm. 11230, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301-734-1156, Fax: 301-
713-1459, E-mail: Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Science Advisory Board (SAB) was
established by a Decision Memorandum dated September 25, 1997, and is
the only Federal Advisory Committee with responsibility to advise the
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on strategies for
research, education, and application of science to operations and
information services. SAB activities and advice provide necessary input
to ensure that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
science programs are of the highest quality and provide optimal support
to resource management.
Matters to be Considered: The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Date and Time: September 10, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Agenda
1. Discussion and consideration of the Draft Report on the Review
of the NOAA Climate Research and Modeling Program, submitted to the SAB
by the Climate Working Group.
2. SAB Strategic Planning--for future meetings and for the upcoming
Administration transition.
3. Discussion and consideration of the way forward for the SAB on
Oceans and Human Health.
Dated: August 27, 2008.
Mark E. Brown,
Chief Financial Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-20425 Filed 9-2-08; 8:45 am]
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