Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 35767-35768 [2010-15104]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 23, 2010 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES including specific challenges associated with exporting; 2. Trade policy development and negotiations relating to U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency exports; 3. U.S. Government programs to encourage U.S. producers of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, goods and services to enter foreign markets and enhance the competitiveness of the renewable energy and energy efficiency industry; 4. The effects of domestic policies, regulations, and programs on the competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency companies; 5. Priority export markets for the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, both in the short- and longterm; 6. Industry and trade association export promotion programs, and improved resource allocation for export promotion efforts; and 7. 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The Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services also shall designate the Committee’s Executive Director from among the employees of the Manufacturing and Services unit. III. Meetings The Committee shall, to the extent practicable, meet approximately three times a year. Additional meetings may PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35767 be called at the discretion of the Secretary or his designee. IV. Compensation Members of the COMMITTEE will not be compensated for their services or reimbursed for their travel expenses. Dated: June 17, 2010. Edward A. O’Malley, Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. [FR Doc. 2010–15158 Filed 6–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XX04 Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic 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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (LEAP) in North Charleston, SC. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The meeting will take place August 10–11, 2010. The LEAP will meet from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on August 10, and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on August 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC; telephone: (843) 308– 9330. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N. Charleston, SC, 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer; telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LEAP will select a vice-chairman, establish criteria for selection of a Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, receive a presentation on Surveillance and Enforcement of Remote Marine Protected Areas (SERMA) in the South Atlantic, and receive updates on state enforcement efforts of 2010 snapper grouper fishery closures. The SERMA effort in the South Atlantic region is part of a larger effort by the Marine E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 35768 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 23, 2010 / Notices Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) which addresses the challenges of enforcing regulations within the vast new Marine Protected Areas that are emerging around the globe. To address needs specific to the South Atlantic region, MCBI is conducting a comprehensive review of federal and state law enforcement assets in the region. A South Atlantic workshop is being planned in for 2011 to address use of current and emerging technologies for effective surveillance, increase collaboration between law enforcement agencies, incorporate law enforcement suggestions into regulations, disseminate technology information to law enforcement personnel in the field and discuss approaches to increase compliance. The LEAP will develop recommendations to the Council on how to apply SERMA efforts in the region to accomplish the above objectives. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 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 Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting. NOTE: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Dated: June 17, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–15104 Filed 6–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a web based meeting of the Red Drum Special Working Group. DATES: The webinar meeting will convene at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 and conclude by 2 p.m. ADDRESSES: The webinar will be accessible via internet. To participate, you must register for the webinar on the Gulf of Mexico’s website. Directions on how to register will be posted one week prior to the webinar. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Karen Burns, Ecosystem Management Specialist; Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Special Red Drum Working Group will meet to review red drum data and discuss whether an acceptable biological catch can be determined for red drum in state and federal waters based on currently available data. 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 Red Drum Special Working Group 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 Working Group 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 webinar is accessible to people with disabilities. For assistance with any of our webinars contact Tina O’Hern at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the webinar. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XX05 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jun 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 Dated: June 17, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–15109 Filed 6–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XX06 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s (MAFMC) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Monitoring Committee’s will hold a public meeting via webinar. DATES: The webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The webinar will be held at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674– 2331. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 526– 5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Details concerning participation on the webinar will be posted on the MAFMC’s website at www.mafmc.org. Interested members of the public may participate remotely via computer and/or phone access or may attend the meeting in person at the Mid-Atlantic Council offices located at 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901. The SSC and Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Monitoring Committee’s will meet to discuss the 2010 stock assessment updates for these four species and issues relating to Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) recommendations to occur later in July 2010. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 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 E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-15104]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XX04


Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic 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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a meeting of its Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (LEAP) in North 
Charleston, SC. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

DATES: The meeting will take place August 10-11, 2010. The LEAP will 
meet from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on August 10, and from 9 a.m. until 5 
p.m. on August 11, 2010.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 
International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC; telephone: (843) 308-
9330.
    Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 
Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N. Charleston, SC, 29405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information 
Officer; telephone: (843) 571-4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC-10; fax: 
(843) 769-4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LEAP will select a vice-chairman, 
establish criteria for selection of a Law Enforcement Officer of the 
Year Award, receive a presentation on Surveillance and Enforcement of 
Remote Marine Protected Areas (SERMA) in the South Atlantic, and 
receive updates on state enforcement efforts of 2010 snapper grouper 
fishery closures. The SERMA effort in the South Atlantic region is part 
of a larger effort by the Marine

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Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) which addresses the challenges of 
enforcing regulations within the vast new Marine Protected Areas that 
are emerging around the globe. To address needs specific to the South 
Atlantic region, MCBI is conducting a comprehensive review of federal 
and state law enforcement assets in the region. A South Atlantic 
workshop is being planned in for 2011 to address use of current and 
emerging technologies for effective surveillance, increase 
collaboration between law enforcement agencies, incorporate law 
enforcement suggestions into regulations, disseminate technology 
information to law enforcement personnel in the field and discuss 
approaches to increase compliance. The LEAP will develop 
recommendations to the Council on how to apply SERMA efforts in the 
region to accomplish the above objectives.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during this meeting. 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 Council's 
intent to take final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the 
Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting.
    Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject 
to change.

    Dated: June 17, 2010.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-15104 Filed 6-22-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-S

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