Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 70623-70624 [E8-27682]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 226 / Friday, November 21, 2008 / Notices dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES and threatened southern DPS of North American green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris). Applications Received USFWS-Stockton requests a 3–year permit (13791) for take of juvenile Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, and Central Valley steelhead associated with research on salmonid migratory behavior at monitoring locations in the Sacramento River basin and in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, in California. USFWSStockton requests authorization for an estimated annual take of 3,000 juvenile Central Valley salmonids for three consecutive years resulting from capture (by seine, trawl, gill and fyke net), handling, anesthetizing, measuring, tissue sampling, scale sampling, tag scanning, and release of fish. A subsample of incidental mortalities may be retained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Red Bluff, CA as a teaching collection and as a source of tissues for genetic and life history analysis. USFWS-Stockton requests authorization for an estimated total take of 39 adult and 2591 juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon (that includes 12.8 percent and 2.0 percent incidental mortality, respectively), 29 adult and 12317 juvenile spring-run Chinook salmon (that includes 17.2 percent and 1.2 percent incidental mortality), 49 adult and 632 juvenile steelhead (12.2 percent and 3.5 percent incidental mortality), and 14 adult and 15 juvenile green sturgeon (no associated mortality), resulting from capture, handling, measuring, and releasing of fish. FISHBIO requests a 5–year permit (14092) for incidental take of threatened Central Valley steelhead in the lower Stanislaus River associated with a study that aims to characterize fish species composition, abundance, and seasonal distribution; evaluate juvenile Chinook salmon rearing extent, timing, and locations; and determine potential limiting factors for juvenile rearing and mitigation. FISHBIO requests authorization for an estimated annual take of 34 adult and 249 juvenile steelhead (that includes 5.9 percent and 5.6 percent incidental mortality, respectively) resulting from capture by seine, pack or boat electrofishing; handling, measuring, and releasing of fish. IEP requests modification of a 10–year permit (1440) for incidental take of adult and juvenile Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley steelhead, Central California Coast steelhead, and southern VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:24 Nov 20, 2008 Jkt 217001 DPS of green sturgeon associated with research studies located throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta that aim to evaluate the effects of water export facilities (State Water Project and Central Valley Water Project) on aquatic organisms. IEP requests authorization for an estimated annual take of 38 adult and 289 juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon (that includes 10.5 percent and 7.3 percent incidental mortality, respectively), 105 adult and 1894 juvenile spring-run Chinook salmon (that includes 9.5 percent and 6.3 percent incidental mortality), 37 adult and 240 juvenile steelhead (that includes 8.1 percent and 5.4 percent incidental mortality), 2 juvenile Central California Coast steelhead (no mortality), and 272 adult and sub-adult green sturgeon (that includes 4.0 percent of incidental mortality), resulting from capture (by various methodologies, including net, seine, hook-and-line, and boat electrofishing) handling, biological sampling, and releasing of fish. Dated: November 17, 2008. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–27770 Filed 11–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XL87 Gulf of Mexico 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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of the Mackerel Advisory Panel (AP). DATES: The Mackerel AP meeting will begin at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 11, 2008 and conclude by 1 pm on Friday, December 12, 2008. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70062. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Richard Leard, Interim Executive PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70623 Director; Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mackerel AP will meet to receive a presentation of a recent stock assessment for king mackerel and to potentially make recommendations to the Council of an annual catch limit (ACL) for Gulf group king mackerel and perhaps other management considerations. Copies of the agenda and other related materials can be obtained by calling (813) 348–1630. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the AP for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions of the AP will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda 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. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tina O’Hern at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: November 18, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–27681 Filed 11–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XL86 Gulf of Mexico 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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a joint meeting of the Standing and Special Mackerel Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 70624 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 226 / Friday, November 21, 2008 / Notices The Joint Standing and Special Mackerel SSC meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008 and conclude by 5 pm on Friday, December 12, 2008. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70062. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. ADDRESSES: Dr. Richard Leard, Interim Executive Director; Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Joint Standing and Mackerel SSC will meet to receive a presentation of a recent stock assessment for king mackerel and to make recommendations for acceptable biological catch (ABC) levels and annual catch limits (ACL) for Gulf migratory group king mackerel. The Standing SSC will also discuss and potentially develop recommendations for the Council as to its future role and responsibilities based on the MagnusonStevens Reauthorization Act changes. Copies of the agenda and other related materials can be obtained by calling (813) 348–1630. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the SSCs for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions of the SSCs will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tina O’Hern at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: November 18, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–27682 Filed 11–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:24 Nov 20, 2008 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Notice: Call for Nominations, Online Safety and Technology Working Group National Telecommunications and Information Administration ACTION: Notice and Request for Nominations of Representatives to Serve on Working Group AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking nominations of individuals to represent the business community, public interest groups, and other appropriate groups interested in serving on the NTIA Online Safety and Technology Working Group (OSTWG) for a single fifteen (15) month term to commence in January 2009. At the conclusion of the working group’s term, the OSTWG will provide a report to the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator and to Congress on ways to promote and to preserve a safe environment for children using the Internet. Nominations must be postmarked or electronically transmitted on or before December 12, 2008. DATES: An organization wishing to submit a nomination of an individual to represent that organization’s interests relevant to the work of the OSTWG should send the individual’s resume or curriculum vita and a biographical statement summarizing the individual’s interest in serving on the working group and relevant qualifications to the attention of Tim Sloan by mail to Office of the Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue N.W., Room 4725, Washington, DC 20230; by facsimile transmission to (202) 482–6173; or by electronic mail to ostwg@ntia.doc.gov. Individuals may also self-nominate by submitting the same information listed above, as well as an indication of support from the organization or group that the individual will represent. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Stark at (202) 482–1880 or estark@ntia.doc.gov; or Tim Sloan at (202) 482–1899 or tsloan@ntia.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 10, 2008, the President signed into law the ‘‘Broadband Data Improvement Act’’ (the Act), Pub. L. No. 110–385. Section 214 of that Act directs ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NTIA to establish the OSTWG to review and evaluate: • The status of industry efforts to promote online safety through educational efforts, parental control technology, blocking and filtering software, age-appropriate labels for content or other technologies or initiatives designed to promote a safe online environment for children; • The status of industry efforts to promote online safety among providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services by reporting apparent child pornography, including any obstacles to such reporting; • The practices of electronic communications service providers and remote computing service providers related to record retention in connection with crimes against children; and • The development of technologies to help parents shield their children from inappropriate material on the Internet. The OSTWG must report its findings and recommendations to the Assistant Secretary and to Congress within one (1) year after its first meeting. The Act specifies that the OSTWG must be comprised of ‘‘representatives of relevant sectors of the business community, public interest groups, and other appropriate groups and Federal agencies.’’ The ‘‘business community’’ includes, at a minimum, Internet service providers, Internet content providers (especially targeted towards children), producers of blocking and filtering software, operators of social networking sites, search engines, Web portals, and domain name service (DNS) providers. Public interest groups may include organizations that work on behalf of children or study children’s issues, Internet safety groups, and education and academic entities. NTIA is seeking representatives from a broad spectrum of organizations to obtain the best information available on the state of online safety. The OSTWG will have up to 30 members. Appointments will be for a single fifteen (15) month term. The Assistant Secretary seeks representatives of organizations with expertise and knowledge concerning the issues the OSTWG will study, and upon which it will report, as described in the Act, especially individuals who can represent the views of an industry sector or a larger public interest group. NTIA will also work with relevant federal agencies to identify appropriate representatives to serve on the working group. The Act exempts the OSTWG from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Members will not receive compensation E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN: 0648-XL86


Gulf of Mexico 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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a 
joint meeting of the Standing and Special Mackerel Scientific and 
Statistical Committees (SSC).

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DATES: The Joint Standing and Special Mackerel SSC meeting will begin 
at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008 and conclude by 5 pm on 
Friday, December 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 2150 
Veterans Memorial Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70062.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Richard Leard, Interim Executive 
Director; Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 
348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Joint Standing and Mackerel SSC will 
meet to receive a presentation of a recent stock assessment for king 
mackerel and to make recommendations for acceptable biological catch 
(ABC) levels and annual catch limits (ACL) for Gulf migratory group 
king mackerel. The Standing SSC will also discuss and potentially 
develop recommendations for the Council as to its future role and 
responsibilities based on the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act 
changes.
    Copies of the agenda and other related materials can be obtained by 
calling (813) 348-1630.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before the SSCs for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those 
issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 
Actions of the SSCs will be restricted to those issues specifically 
identified in the agenda 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.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Tina O'Hern at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at 
least 5 working days prior to the meeting.

    Dated: November 18, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-27682 Filed 11-20-08; 8:45 am]
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