Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 63146-63147 [2010-25890]

Download as PDF 63146 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 198 / Thursday, October 14, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XZ64 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee, on November 2–3, 2010, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: This meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 2 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held at the Providence Biltmore, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903; telephone: (401) 421–0700; fax: (401) 455–3050. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Tuesday, November 2, 2010 The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will discuss SSC business concerning the SSC’s calendar for 2011, committee activities including the National SSC Workshop, and any other outstanding SSC business. The Committee will also develop an Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) recommendation for Gulf of Maine winter flounder based on recent analyses; develop an ABC recommendation for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder to comport with the rebuilding strategy proposed at the September Council meeting as well as finalize the annually compiled list of five-year Council research recommendations. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 The SSC will Review the EcosystemBased Fishery Management draft policy paper and further consider the control rules currently used to set Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) for all/most VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:30 Oct 13, 2010 Jkt 223001 NEFMC-managed stocks and discuss how to best coordinate with the Council relative to the development of the control rules. 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 Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’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 Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 8, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25889 Filed 10–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XZ65 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: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a joint meeting of its Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committee & Socioeconomic Panel. DATES: The Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committee & Socioeconomic Panel meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 and conclude by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2010. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. Dr. Karen Burns, Ecosystem Management Specialist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On the first day, the Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committee and Socioeconomic Panel will discuss ways in which socioeconomic data can be integrated into fisheries science in moving toward ecosystem based fishery management. Various conceptual frameworks and models will be presented. The second day will be devoted to identifying impacts of the Deep Horizon oil spill that will directly affect Gulf Council fishery management decisions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the agendas and other related materials can be obtained by calling (813) 348–1630 or can be downloaded from the Council’s ftp site, ftp.gulfcouncil.org. The ftp server can be accessed from the Gulf Council’s home page. Once on the ftp server, click on the KB folder and then proceed to the link to the ECO–SSC & SEP folder. Click on the SSC & SEP meeting 2010–11. The meeting agenda, information on the presenters, the proposal for the joint Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committee and the Socioeconomic Panel joint workshop for next year and additional material are available on the site. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agendas may come before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions of the and Statistical Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agendas 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 action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are 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. E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 198 / Thursday, October 14, 2010 / Notices Dated: October 8, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25890 Filed 10–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XZ63 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Monkfish Committee, on November 2, 2010, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Providence Biltmore Hotel, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903; telephone: (401) 421–0700; fax: (401) 455–3050. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New England Fishery Management Council’s (NEFMC) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) has recommended revisions to the monkfish biomass reference points and the Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) limits. For the Northern Management Area (NMS), the recommended ABC is below the Annual Catch Target (ACT) recently submitted by the New England and Mid-Atlantic Councils to the Secretary of Commerce in Amendment 5. In response, the NEFMC has initiated Framework 7 to adopt a revised NMA ACT and associated specifications of days-at-sea (DAS) allocations and trip limits. At this meeting, the Committee will review the Plan Development Team’s analysis of alternative ACTs and specifications prior to the initial meeting of the jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:30 Oct 13, 2010 Jkt 223001 NEFMC on Framework 7. The New England and Mid-Atlantic Councils have also declared their intent to consider catch shares management for the monkfish fishery and to initiate Amendment 6 for that purpose. At this meeting, the Committee will review a draft information package/scoping document prepared by the staff to be used in the initial public meetings on Amendment 6 later this fall. 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 Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’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 Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 8, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25888 Filed 10–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 63147 The membership of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Performance Review Board is as follows: Sharon R. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 198 (Thursday, October 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63146-63147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25890]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XZ65


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 its Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committee & 
Socioeconomic Panel.

DATES: The Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committee & 
Socioeconomic Panel meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 
3, 2010 and conclude by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2010.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 
33607.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 
North 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: On the first day, the Ecosystem Scientific 
and Statistical Committee and Socioeconomic Panel will discuss ways in 
which socioeconomic data can be integrated into fisheries science in 
moving toward ecosystem based fishery management. Various conceptual 
frameworks and models will be presented. The second day will be devoted 
to identifying impacts of the Deep Horizon oil spill that will directly 
affect Gulf Council fishery management decisions.
    Copies of the agendas and other related materials can be obtained 
by calling (813) 348-1630 or can be downloaded from the Council's ftp 
site, ftp.gulfcouncil.org. The ftp server can be accessed from the Gulf 
Council's home page. Once on the ftp server, click on the KB folder and 
then proceed to the link to the ECO-SSC & SEP folder. Click on the SSC 
& SEP meeting 2010-11. The meeting agenda, information on the 
presenters, the proposal for the joint Ecosystem Scientific and 
Statistical Committee and the Socioeconomic Panel joint workshop for 
next year and additional material are available on the site.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agendas may come 
before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in 
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during these meetings. Actions of the and Statistical Committee will be 
restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agendas 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 action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are 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.


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    Dated: October 8, 2010.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-25890 Filed 10-13-10; 8:45 am]
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