New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 26706-26707 [2011-11181]

Download as PDF 26706 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2011 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Andrew Kitts, (508) 495– 2231 or akitts@mercury.wh.whoi.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection. Economic data on the costs of operating commercial fishing businesses are needed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to meet the legislative requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Social Sciences Branch (SSB) of the NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) is responsible for estimating the economic and social impacts of fishery management actions. Lack of information on vessel operating costs has severely limited the ability of the SSB to assess fishermen’s behavioral responses to changes in regulations, fishing conditions, and market conditions. Establishing an ongoing, consistent, data collection program will enable the SSB to provide a level of analysis that meets the needs of the New England Fishery Management Council, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, to make informed decisions about the expected economic effects of proposed management alternatives. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES II. Method of Collection The survey will be administered via mail and online. Vessel owners will receive a survey packet via mail, which will contain a password and a secured link to an online version of the survey. Vessel owners will be given the option of completing the survey online or by mail. III. Data OMB Control Number: None. Form Number: NA. Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,280. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,280. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 May 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 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: May 4, 2011. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–11214 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA418 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’s (Council) Groundfish Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777–2500; fax: (978) 750–7991. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The items of discussion in the committee’s agenda are as follows: The Groundfish Oversight Committee will meet to begin work on Framework Adjustment 47 (FW 47) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. FW 47 will adopt Annual Catch Limits for fishing years 2012–2014 and will address several management issues. The Committee will discuss adjustments to accountability measures for windowpane flounder, ocean pout, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish, and SNE/MA winter flounder. They will also discuss modifications to the cap on yellowtail flounder that applies to the scallop fishery access areas in Closed Area I, Closed Area II, and the Nantucket Lightship Closed Area. The Committee will discuss whether changes are needed to the Georges Bank yellowtail flounder rebuilding strategy as a result of the International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act. They will also review public comments on Amendment 17, an amendment that if approved will authorize state permit banks, and will consider making a recommendation to the Council for that amendment. The Committee will consider providing advice to the National Marine Fisheries Service to consider when making in-season adjustments to common pool trip limits and days-at-sea adjustments. Council staff will update the Committee on plans for a sector workshop. Other business may be discussed. 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 identified 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2011 / Notices Dated: May 3, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 89 (Monday, May 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26706-26707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11181]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA418


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.

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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) 
Groundfish Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New 
England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 9 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Boston North 
Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777-2500; 
fax: (978) 750-7991.
    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 items of discussion in the committee's 
agenda are as follows:
    The Groundfish Oversight Committee will meet to begin work on 
Framework Adjustment 47 (FW 47) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery 
Management Plan. FW 47 will adopt Annual Catch Limits for fishing years 
2012-2014 and will address several management issues. The Committee 
will discuss adjustments to accountability measures for windowpane 
flounder, ocean pout, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish, and SNE/MA 
winter flounder. They will also discuss modifications to the cap on 
yellowtail flounder that applies to the scallop fishery access areas in 
Closed Area I, Closed Area II, and the Nantucket Lightship Closed Area. 
The Committee will discuss whether changes are needed to the Georges 
Bank yellowtail flounder rebuilding strategy as a result of the 
International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act. They will also 
review public comments on Amendment 17, an amendment that if approved 
will authorize state permit banks, and will consider making a 
recommendation to the Council for that amendment. The Committee will 
consider providing advice to the National Marine Fisheries Service to 
consider when making in-season adjustments to common pool trip limits 
and days-at-sea adjustments. Council staff will update the Committee on 
plans for a sector workshop. Other business may be discussed.
    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 identified 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

    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 (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days 
prior to the meeting date.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.


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    Dated: May 3, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-11181 Filed 5-6-11; 8:45 am]
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