Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 13731 [2010-6313]

Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 23, 2010 / Notices finned pilot whales (G. macrorhynchus), and 10 false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) would be tagged in the Atlantic Ocean. In the Pacific Ocean, the applicant would tag a maximum of 10 long-finned pilot whales, 10 shortfinned pilot whales, 10 false killer whales, and 10 belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) of the Bristol Bay stock during the first year of the permit. Based on the success of the tagging, research efforts would expand during the life of the permit to incorporate new species and to increase the number of animals tagged annually. During the second year of the permit, sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris), Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris), and eastern North Pacific gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) would also be targeted for tagging. In year three, the applicant would add North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) and belugas of the Cook Inlet stock to the species that may be tagged. Other research activities include photo-identification, behavioral observations, tracking and monitoring, passive acoustics, photography and video both above water and underwater, and collection of sloughed skin. Other animals, including fin (B. physalus) and sei (B. borealis) whales, may be incidentally harassed during tagging operations. See the application for specific take numbers by species and year. The permit would be valid for a period of five years. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Documents may be reviewed in the following locations: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 713–2289; fax (301) 713–0376; Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone (206) 526–6150; fax (206) 526–6426; Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone (907) 586–7221; fax (907) 586–7249; Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562) 980–4001; fax (562) 980–4018; Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700; phone (808) 944–2200; fax (808) 973–2941; VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:31 Mar 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 Northeast Region, NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930; phone (978) 281–9328; fax (978) 281– 9394; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. Dated: March 18, 2010. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–6336 Filed 3–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XV41 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) and Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) will hold a joint work session by telephone conference that is open to the public. DATES: The telephone conference will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or when business for the day is completed. ADDRESSES: A public listening station will be available at the following location: Pacific Fishery Management Council, Small Conference Room, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384, 503–820–2280. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, Oregon 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kerry Griffin, Staff Officer; telephone: 503–820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of the work session is to review an application for an exempted fishing permit for 2010 research activities. The CPSMT and the CPSAS will also review other available information in the Council’s April meeting briefing book and will develop comments and recommendations for PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13731 consideration at the April 2010 Council meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may come before the CPSMT and CPSAS for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. CPSMT and CPSAS 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 CPSMT’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 Ms. Carolyn Porter at 503–820–2280 at least five days prior to the meeting date. Dated: March 18, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–6313 Filed 3–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XV42 National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council); April 9–15, 2010 Pacific Council Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will hold public meetings. DATES: The Council and its advisory entities will meet April 9–15, 2010. The Pacific Council meeting will begin on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 8:00 a.m., reconvening each day through Thursday, April 15, 2010. All meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 to address litigation and personnel matters. The Pacific Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its scheduled business. ADDRESSES: Meetings of the Pacific Council and its advisory entities will be E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 13731]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-6313]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XV41


Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) 
Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) and Coastal Pelagic 
Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) will hold a joint work session by 
telephone conference that is open to the public.

DATES: The telephone conference will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010, 
from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or when business for the day is completed.

ADDRESSES: A public listening station will be available at the 
following location:
    Pacific Fishery Management Council, Small Conference Room, 7700 NE 
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384, 503-820-2280.
    Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE 
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, Oregon 97220-1384.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kerry Griffin, Staff Officer; 
telephone: 503-820-2280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of the work session is 
to review an application for an exempted fishing permit for 2010 
research activities. The CPSMT and the CPSAS will also review other 
available information in the Council's April meeting briefing book and 
will develop comments and recommendations for consideration at the 
April 2010 Council meeting.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda 
may come before the CPSMT and CPSAS for discussion, those issues may 
not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. CPSMT and 
CPSAS 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 CPSMT'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 Ms. Carolyn Porter at 503-820-2280 at least five 
days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: March 18, 2010.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-6313 Filed 3-22-10; 8:45 am]
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