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However, at-sea enforcement of offshore
area restrictions is difficult due to the
distance from shore and the limited
number of patrol vessels, resulting in a
need to improve enforceability of area
fishing restrictions through remote
sensing methods. In addition, all fishing
gears are subject to some area fishing
restrictions. Because of the sizes of these
areas and the distances from shore, the
effectiveness of enforcement through
over flights and at-sea interception is
limited. An electronic VMS allows a
more effective means to monitor vessels
for intrusions into restricted areas.
The VMS provides effort data and
would significantly aid in enforcement
of areas closed to fishing. All position
reports are treated in accordance with
NMFS existing guidelines for
confidential data. As a condition of
authorized fishing for or possession of
Reef Fish in or from the Gulf of Mexico
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), a
vessel owner or operator subject to the
requirements for a VMS in this section
must allow NMFS, the United States
Coast Guard (USCG), and their
authorized officers and designees access
to the vessel’s position data obtained
from the VMS.
The currently approved reporting
requirements are being renewed without
change. The burden estimates, however,
do have changes due to programmatic
changes and attrition in the fishery.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents have a choice of either
electronic or paper forms. Methods of
submittal include e-mail of electronic
forms, and mail and facsimile
transmission of paper forms.
III. Data
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OMB Control Number: 0648–0544.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
882.
Estimated Time per Response:
Installation, 4 hours; installation and
activation checklist, 15 minutes;
transmission of position reports, 1
second; and annual maintenance, 2
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,780.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $544,194 in operations and
maintenance costs.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
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whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: January 6, 2009.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9–276 Filed 1–9–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XM58
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.
SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council will convene a
public meeting of the Outreach and
Education Advisory Panel (AP).
DATES: The Outreach and Education AP
meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 pm
on Monday, February 2, 2009 and end
by 3 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Four Points by Sheraton, 6401
Veterans Memorial Hwy., Metairie, LA
70003.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico
Fishery Management Council, 2203
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa,
FL 33607.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charlene Ponce, Public Information
Officer; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During
this organizational meeting, the
Outreach and Education AP will elect
its officers; develop a charge; and
receive overviews on both the Fishery
Management Process and the current
outreach methods used by the Gulf
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Council. The AP will also develop a list
of issues to consider and discuss during
its next meeting. The AP may develop
recommendations to the Council
regarding Outreach and Education.
Although other non-emergency issues
not on the agenda may come before the
Outreach and Education 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 these meetings. Actions of the
Outreach and Education 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. Copies
of the agenda can be obtained by calling
(813) 348–1630.
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: January 7, 2009.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E9–309 Filed 1–9–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XM64
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.
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council(s (Council)
Groundfish Oversight Committee will
meet to consider actions affecting New
England fisheries in the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ).
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 9 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street,
Mansfield, MA 02048; telephone: (508)
339–2200.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XM58
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
public meeting of the Outreach and Education Advisory Panel (AP).
DATES: The Outreach and Education AP meeting is scheduled to begin at 1
pm on Monday, February 2, 2009 and end by 3 pm on Tuesday, February 3,
2009.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton,
6401 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Metairie, LA 70003.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charlene Ponce, Public Information
Officer; telephone: (813) 348-1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During this organizational meeting, the
Outreach and Education AP will elect its officers; develop a charge;
and receive overviews on both the Fishery Management Process and the
current outreach methods used by the Gulf Council. The AP will also
develop a list of issues to consider and discuss during its next
meeting. The AP may develop recommendations to the Council regarding
Outreach and Education.
Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come
before the Outreach and Education 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 these meetings. Actions of the Outreach and Education 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. Copies of the agenda can be obtained
by calling (813) 348-1630.
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: January 7, 2009.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E9-309 Filed 1-9-09; 8:45 am]
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