Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 3616-3617 [2011-1108]
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Dated: January 13, 2011.
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open public comment period
regarding any fishery issue of
concern. People wishing to speak
before the Council should complete a
public comment card prior to the
comment period.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Recess
8:30 a.m.—5:15 p.m.—The Council will
review and discuss reports from the
committee meetings as follows:
Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem; Reef
Fish; Administrative Policy; Habitat
Protection; SEDAR Selection; AP
Selection; Data Collection; Budget/
Personnel; Shrimp; Outreach &
Education; Coral; Spiny Lobster/Stone
Crab; and Coastal Migratory Pelagic
(Mackerel).
5:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.—Other Business
items will follow.
Approximately 5:30 p.m., the Council
will conclude its meeting.
Tuesday, February 8, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Committees
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Monday, February 7, 2011
[RIN 0648–XA158]
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council; Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council will convene
public meetings.
DATES: The meetings will be held
February 7–10, 2011.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the Courtyard Marriott, 1600 E. Beach
Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico
Fishery Management Council, 2203
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa,
FL 33607.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Stephen Bortone, Executive Director,
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Council
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
3:30 p.m.—The Council meeting will
begin with a review of the agenda and
approval of the minutes.
3:45 p.m.–4 p.m.—The Council will
receive a presentation titled ‘‘Fisheries
101’’.
4 p.m.–6 p.m.—The Council will receive
public testimony on exempted fishing
permits (EFPs), if any and hold an
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Committee/Full Council will appoint
members to the new Ad Hoc Individual
Fishing Quota Review Advisory Panel.
5:45 p.m.–6 p.m.—CLOSED
SESSION—The Full Council will meet
to hear a litigation briefing.
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.–
2 p.m.—The Sustainable Fisheries/
Ecosystem Committee will meet to
receive an update on Ecosystem
activities; receive a report from the
Sector Separation workshop; review
the Generic Annual Catch Limits/
Accountability Measures
Amendment; and review a Scoping
Document for the Generic Earned
Income Requirement/Crew Size
Amendment.
2 p.m.–3:45 p.m.—The Administrative
Policy Committee will review and
potentially take final action on the
Administrative Handbook; discuss
initiating a strategic plan for the
Council; and discuss SSC attendance
issues and possible solutions.
3:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.—The Habitat
Protection Committee will meet to hear
summaries and recommendations of the
Habitat Protection Advisory Panels’
meetings regarding the Essential Fish
Habitat 5-year Review Report.
4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.—The Data
Collection committee will meet to
receive a summary and
recommendations of the Vessel
Monitoring Systems Advisory Panel.
4:45 p.m.–5 p.m.—SEDAR Selection
Committee/Full Council. The SEDAR
Selection Committee and full Council
will receive a report on the SEDAR
Steering Committee meeting.
5 p.m.–5:30 p.m.—Advisory Panel
Selection Committee/Full Council will
discuss the makeup of the new Ad Hoc
Individual Fishing Quota Review
Advisory Panel.
5:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m.—CLOSED
SESSION—Advisory Panel Selection
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8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.—The Budget
Committee will review the fourth
quarter budget.
9 a.m.–10 a.m.—The Shrimp
Management Committee will review the
2010 Texas Closure and consider the
2011 Texas closure; receive a summary
of the Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting;
receive a preliminary report on the 2010
shrimp effort; and hear a report of the
Sawfish Workshop.
10 a.m.–12 noon & 1:30 p.m.–5:30
p.m.—The Reef Fish Management
Committee will receive an update of the
2010 red snapper landings and status of
the regulatory amendment; review the
mutton snapper and goliath grouper
benchmark assessments; review the rerun of the gag update assessment;
review the goliath grouper assessment;
discuss the impact of observed discard
estimates on the red grouper stock
assessment; review an options paper for
a red snapper regulatory amendment to
adjust the fall closing date and allow for
weekend openings; receive a report on
the Limited Access Privilege Program
Advisory Panel meeting; discuss the
individual fishing quota finance
program; and review an individual
fishing quota discussion paper.
Recess
Immediately Following Committee
Recess—There will be an informal open
public question and answer session on
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Issues.
Wednesday February 9, 2011
8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.—The Spiny
Lobster/Stone Crab Committee will
review the actions of the South Atlantic
Council regarding Joint Amendment 10
for Spiny Lobster and then approve the
amendment for public hearings.
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—The Coastal
Migratory Pelagics (Mackerel)
Committee will review Draft
Amendment 18 to the Coastal Migratory
Pelagics and consider approval for
public hearings.
2 p.m.–2:45 p.m.—The Outreach &
Education Committee will hear a
summary of the Outreach & Education
Advisory Panel.
2:45 p.m.–3:30 p.m.—The Coral
Management Committee will hear a
presentation titled ‘‘Ecology &
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Conservation of Deep-sea Coral Habitats
& Communities in the Gulf of Mexico.’’
Although other non-emergency issues
not on the agendas may come before the
Council and Committees for discussion,
in accordance with the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens
Act), those issues may not be the subject
of formal action during these meetings.
Actions of the Council and Committees
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 Act, provided the
public has been notified of the Council’s
intent to take action to address the
emergency. The established times for
addressing items on the agenda may be
adjusted as necessary to accommodate
the timely completion of discussion
relevant to the agenda items. In order to
further allow for such adjustments and
completion of all items on the agenda,
the meeting may be extended from, or
completed prior to the date/time
established in this notice.
has determined that the meetings meet
the criteria to close meetings to the
public because the matters to be
considered are related to internal rules
and practices of the Department of
Defense and the detailed wage data to be
considered were obtained from officials
of private establishments with a
guarantee that the data will be held in
confidence.
However, members of the public who
may wish to do so are invited to submit
material in writing to the chairman
concerning matters believed to be
deserving of the Committee’s attention.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Additional information concerning the
meetings may be obtained by writing to
the Chairman, Department of Defense
Wage Committee, 4000 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Trish Kennedy at
the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5
working days prior to the meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Dated: January 14, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Closed Meetings of the
Department of Defense Wage
Committee
DoD.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Pursuant to the provisions of
section 10 of Public Law 92–463, the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice
is hereby given that closed meetings of
the Department of Defense Wage
Committee will be held on Tuesday,
February 8, 2011, and Tuesday,
February 22, 2011, at 10 a.m. at 1400
Key Boulevard, Level A, Room A101,
Rosslyn, Virginia, 22209. Under the
provisions of section 10(d) of Public
Law 92–463, the Department of Defense
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Dated: January 13, 2011.
Morgan F. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of
Visitors Notice of Meeting
U.S. Air Force Academy Board
of Visitors, DoD.
ACTION: Meeting notice.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 9355,
Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.),
the United States Air Force Academy
(USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will
meet in Harmon Hall, 2304 Cadet Drive,
Suite 3300, at USAFA in Colorado
Springs, CO, on 4–5 February 2011. The
meeting will begin on Friday, 4
February at 1330 p.m. and continue the
next day, 5 February at 0710 a.m. The
purpose of this meeting is to review
morale and discipline, social climate,
curriculum, instruction, infrastructure,
fiscal affairs, academic methods, and
other matters relating to the Academy.
Specific topics for this meeting include
updates on select USAFA metrics; an
overview of the bi-annual Sexual
Assault and Gender Relations Report; an
overview of the USAFA diversity
strategic plan; an overview of Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell—the Way Ahead; and an
overview of the Association of
Graduates and University Endowment.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as
amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Air Force has
determined that a portion of this
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meeting shall be closed to the public.
The Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Air Force, in
consultation with the Office of the Air
Force General Counsel, has determined
in writing that the public interest
requires two portions of this meeting be
closed to the public because it will
involve matters covered by subsection
(c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b. The Character
update/Status of discipline will discuss
protected information on individual
cases. Likewise, the focus groups will
require cadets to share personal
information, opinions and experiences
concerning their superiors, peers, and
the Academy. Closure of these portions
of the meeting is appropriate under 5
U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) to protect the privacy
of low level ‘‘employees.’’
Public attendance at the open
portions of this USAFA BoV meeting
shall be accommodated on a first-come,
first-served basis up to the reasonable
and safe capacity of the meeting room.
In addition, any member of the public
wishing to provide input to the USAFA
BoV should submit a written statement
in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(c)
and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and
the procedures described in this
paragraph. Written statements must
address the following details: The issue,
discussion, and a recommended course
of action. Supporting documentation
may also be included as needed to
establish the appropriate historical
context and provide any necessary
background information. Written
statements can be submitted to the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the
Air Force Pentagon address detailed
below at any time. However, if a written
statement is not received at least 10
days before the first day of the meeting
which is the subject of this notice, then
it may not be provided to, or considered
by, the BoV until its next open meeting.
The DFO will review all timely
submissions with the BoV Chairperson
and ensure they are provided to
members of the BoV before the meeting
that is the subject of this notice. For the
benefit of the public, rosters that list the
names of BoV members and any
releasable materials presented during
open portions of this BoV meeting shall
be made available upon request.
If, after review of timely submitted
written comments, the BoV Chairperson
and DFO deem appropriate, they may
choose to invite the submitter of the
written comments to orally present their
issue during an open portion of the BoV
meeting that is the subject of this notice.
Members of the BoV may also petition
the Chairperson to allow specific
persons to make oral presentations
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RIN 0648-XA158]
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene
public meetings.
DATES: The meetings will be held February 7-10, 2011.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Courtyard Marriott, 1600 E.
Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Stephen Bortone, Executive
Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813)
348-1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Council
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
3:30 p.m.--The Council meeting will begin with a review of the agenda
and approval of the minutes.
3:45 p.m.-4 p.m.--The Council will receive a presentation titled
``Fisheries 101''.
4 p.m.-6 p.m.--The Council will receive public testimony on exempted
fishing permits (EFPs), if any and hold an open public comment period
regarding any fishery issue of concern. People wishing to speak before
the Council should complete a public comment card prior to the comment
period.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
8:30 a.m.--5:15 p.m.--The Council will review and discuss reports from
the committee meetings as follows: Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem;
Reef Fish; Administrative Policy; Habitat Protection; SEDAR Selection;
AP Selection; Data Collection; Budget/Personnel; Shrimp; Outreach &
Education; Coral; Spiny Lobster/Stone Crab; and Coastal Migratory
Pelagic (Mackerel).
5:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--Other Business items will follow.
Approximately 5:30 p.m., the Council will conclude its meeting.
Committees
Monday, February 7, 2011
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.--The Sustainable Fisheries/
Ecosystem Committee will meet to receive an update on Ecosystem
activities; receive a report from the Sector Separation workshop;
review the Generic Annual Catch Limits/Accountability Measures
Amendment; and review a Scoping Document for the Generic Earned Income
Requirement/Crew Size Amendment.
2 p.m.-3:45 p.m.--The Administrative Policy Committee will review and
potentially take final action on the Administrative Handbook; discuss
initiating a strategic plan for the Council; and discuss SSC attendance
issues and possible solutions.
3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.--The Habitat Protection Committee will meet to
hear summaries and recommendations of the Habitat Protection Advisory
Panels' meetings regarding the Essential Fish Habitat 5-year Review
Report.
4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.--The Data Collection committee will meet to
receive a summary and recommendations of the Vessel Monitoring Systems
Advisory Panel.
4:45 p.m.-5 p.m.--SEDAR Selection Committee/Full Council. The SEDAR
Selection Committee and full Council will receive a report on the SEDAR
Steering Committee meeting.
5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--Advisory Panel Selection Committee/Full Council
will discuss the makeup of the new Ad Hoc Individual Fishing Quota
Review Advisory Panel.
5:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.--CLOSED SESSION--Advisory Panel Selection
Committee/Full Council will appoint members to the new Ad Hoc
Individual Fishing Quota Review Advisory Panel.
5:45 p.m.-6 p.m.--CLOSED SESSION--The Full Council will meet to
hear a litigation briefing.
Recess
Tuesday, February 8, 2010
8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.--The Budget Committee will review the fourth
quarter budget.
9 a.m.-10 a.m.--The Shrimp Management Committee will review the
2010 Texas Closure and consider the 2011 Texas closure; receive a
summary of the Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting; receive a preliminary
report on the 2010 shrimp effort; and hear a report of the Sawfish
Workshop.
10 a.m.-12 noon & 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--The Reef Fish Management
Committee will receive an update of the 2010 red snapper landings and
status of the regulatory amendment; review the mutton snapper and
goliath grouper benchmark assessments; review the re-run of the gag
update assessment; review the goliath grouper assessment; discuss the
impact of observed discard estimates on the red grouper stock
assessment; review an options paper for a red snapper regulatory
amendment to adjust the fall closing date and allow for weekend
openings; receive a report on the Limited Access Privilege Program
Advisory Panel meeting; discuss the individual fishing quota finance
program; and review an individual fishing quota discussion paper.
Recess
Immediately Following Committee Recess--There will be an informal
open public question and answer session on Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Issues.
Wednesday February 9, 2011
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.--The Spiny Lobster/Stone Crab Committee will
review the actions of the South Atlantic Council regarding Joint
Amendment 10 for Spiny Lobster and then approve the amendment for
public hearings.
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.--The Coastal Migratory Pelagics (Mackerel)
Committee will review Draft Amendment 18 to the Coastal Migratory
Pelagics and consider approval for public hearings.
2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.--The Outreach & Education Committee will hear a
summary of the Outreach & Education Advisory Panel.
2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.--The Coral Management Committee will hear a
presentation titled ``Ecology &
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Conservation of Deep-sea Coral Habitats & Communities in the Gulf of
Mexico.''
Although other non-emergency issues not on the agendas may come
before the Council and Committees 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 Council and Committees 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 Act,
provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take
action to address the emergency. The established times for addressing
items on the agenda may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the
timely completion of discussion relevant to the agenda items. In order
to further allow for such adjustments and completion of all items on
the agenda, the meeting may be extended from, or completed prior to the
date/time established in this notice.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Trish Kennedy at the Council (see
ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.
Dated: January 14, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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