Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 30307-30308 [2011-12926]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 25, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA455 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will hold public meetings. SUMMARY: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will meet June 6–13, 2011. The Pacific Council meeting will begin on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 9 a.m., reconvening each day through Monday, June 13, 2011. All meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8 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 held at the Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, WA 99201; telephone: (509) 455–9600. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive Director; telephone: (503) 820–2280 or (866) 806– 7204 toll free; or access the Pacific Council Web site, https:// www.pcouncil.org for the current meeting location, proposed agenda, and meeting briefing materials. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Pacific Council agenda, but not necessarily in this order: A. Call to Order 1. Opening Remarks 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Director’s Report 4. Approve Agenda B. Open Comment Period 1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items C. Salmon Management 1. Fishery Management Plan Amendment 16, Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures D. Highly Migratory Species Management 1. North Pacific Albacore Tuna Fisheries Economic Analysis WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 May 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 2. Recommendations to International Fisheries Organizations E. Groundfish Management 1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report 2. Stock Assessments for 2013–2014 Groundfish Fisheries 3. Groundfish Amendment 16–5 and 2012 Harvest Specifications and Management Measures 4. Final Schedule for Completing the 2013–14 Specifications and Management Measures and Considerations for Solving Biennial Cycle Process Issues 5. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments—Part 1 6. Trawl Rationalization and Associated General Groundfish Fishery Issues Slated for Final Action, Including Those in the Program Improvements and Enhancement (PIE) Rule 7. Priority Trailing Actions Under Trawl Rationalization Slated for Preliminary Action 8. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments—Part 2 F. Administrative Matters 1. Legislative Matters 2. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 3. Fiscal Matters 4. Membership Appointments and Council Operating Procedures 5. Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning G. Coastal Pelagic Species Management 1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report 2. Pacific Mackerel Management for 2011–2012 H. Ecosystem Based Management 1. Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan I. Habitat 1. Current Habitat Issues Schedule of Ancillary Meetings Day 1—Monday, June 6, 2011 Scientific and Statistical Committee Groundfish Subcommittee and Stock Assessment Review Panel 8 a.m. Day 2—Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m. Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m. Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m. Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 1 p.m. Highly Migratory Species Management Team 1 p.m. Legislative Committee 2 p.m. Budget Committee 3:30 p.m. Day 3—Wednesday, June 8, 2011 California State Delegation 7 a.m. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30307 Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m. Washington State Delegation 7 a.m. Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m. Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Highly Migratory Species Management Team 8 a.m. Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m. Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m. Enforcement Consultants 4:30 p.m. Day 4—Thursday, June 9, 2011 California State Delegation 7 a.m. Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m. Washington State Delegation 7 a.m. Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team 8 a.m. Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m. Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m. Ecosystem Plan Development Team 1 p.m. Enforcement Consultants As Needed Day 5—Friday, June 10, 2011 California State Delegation 7 a.m. Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m. Washington State Delegation 7 a.m. Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team 8 a.m. Ecosystem Plan Development Team 8 a.m. Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m. Habitat Committee 8:30 a.m. Enforcement Consultants As Needed Day 6—Saturday, June 11, 2011 California State Delegation 7 a.m. Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m. Washington State Delegation 7 a.m. Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m. Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m. Enforcement Consultants As Needed Day 7—Sunday, June 12, 2011 California State Delegation 7 a.m. Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m. Washington State Delegation 7 a.m. Enforcement Consultants As Needed Day 8—Monday, June 13, 2011 California State Delegation 7 a.m. Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m. Washington State Delegation 7 a.m. Enforcement Consultants As Needed Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1 30308 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 25, 2011 / Notices before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal Council action during this meeting. Council 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 sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Carolyn Porter at (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 20, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida 33040. 2. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting, June 16, 2011, 9–10 a.m., Danfords Hotel & Marina, 25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York 11777. 3. New England Fishery Management Council Meeting, June 21, 2011, afternoon session, Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, Maine 04101. 4. Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, Washington 98109, July 19, 2011, 10 a.m.–noon. The established times for the National Standard 10 presentations during the various Regional Fishery Management Council meetings may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the timely completion of discussion relevant to other items on the Councils’ agenda. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Lambert, National Marine Fisheries Service, 301–713–2341. [FR Doc. 2011–12926 Filed 5–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Background National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Standard 10 states: ‘‘Conservation and management measures shall, to the extent practicable, promote the safety of human life at sea.’’ NMFS published final guidelines for NS10 in 1998 (63 FR 24212; May 1, 1998). NMFS published an ANPR to request public comment on potential revisions to the NS10 guidelines on April 21, 2011 (76 FR 22342). More background on this action is contained in the ANPR published on April 21, 2011 (76 FR 22342) and is not repeated here. RIN 0648–BA74 National Standard 10 Guidelines; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On April 21, 2011, NMFS published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to request public comment on potential revisions to the National Standard 10 (NS10) Guidelines and announced a public meeting to be held on May 19, 2011 in Silver Spring, Maryland. In this notice, NMFS announces several additional meetings where presentations will be given on the National Standard 10 ANPR. The public will be allowed to comment at the meetings. DATES: Meetings are scheduled in June and July. Dates and locations of meetings are listed under ADDRESSES. ADDRESSES: Presentations on National Standard 10 will be given at the following additional locations: 1. Joint Session of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, June 10, 2011, 1–1:45 p.m, at the Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3841 North WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 May 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 Special Accommodations The public meetings listed in this notice will be accessible to people with physical disabilities. Request for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Debra Lambert (301–713–2341), at least 5 days before the scheduled session. Dated: May 19, 2011. Margo Schulze-Haugen, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–12980 Filed 5–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA456 Pacific 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 Stock Assessment Review Panel (STAR Panel) for the Pacific ocean perch and petrale sole stock assessments will hold a work session that is open to the public. DATES: The STAR Panel for Pacific ocean perch and petrale sole stock assessments will be held beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2011 and end at 5:30 p.m. or as necessary to complete business for the day. The STAR panel will reconvene on Tuesday, June 21 and will continue through Friday, June 24, 2011 beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. each day, or as necessary to complete business. ADDRESSES: The Stock Assessment Review Panel for Pacific ocean perch and petrale sole stock assessments will be held at the Hotel Deca, 4507 Brooklyn Avenue, NE., Seattle, WA 98105; telephone: (1–800) 899–0251. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council), 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Stacey Miller, NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science Center; telephone: (541) 961–8475; or Mr. John DeVore, Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (503) 820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the STAR Panel for Pacific ocean perch and petrale sole is to review draft 2011 stock assessment documents and any other pertinent information for Pacific ocean perch and petrale sole, work with the Stock Assessment Teams to make necessary revisions, and produce a STAR Panel report for use by the Pacific Council family and other interested persons for developing management recommendations for 2013–14 fisheries. No management actions will be decided by the STAR Panel. The STAR Panel’s role will be development of recommendations and reports for consideration by the Pacific Council at its September meeting in San Mateo, CA. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA455


Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will hold public 
meetings.

DATES: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will meet June 6-
13, 2011. The Pacific Council meeting will begin on Wednesday, June 8, 
2011 at 9 a.m., reconvening each day through Monday, June 13, 2011. All 
meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held 
from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8 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 held at the Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 North 
Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, WA 99201; telephone: (509) 455-9600.
    Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE 
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive 
Director; telephone: (503) 820-2280 or (866) 806-7204 toll free; or 
access the Pacific Council Web site, https://www.pcouncil.org for the 
current meeting location, proposed agenda, and meeting briefing 
materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Pacific 
Council agenda, but not necessarily in this order:

A. Call to Order
    1. Opening Remarks
    2. Roll Call
    3. Executive Director's Report
    4. Approve Agenda
B. Open Comment Period
    1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items
C. Salmon Management
    1. Fishery Management Plan Amendment 16, Annual Catch Limits and 
Accountability Measures
D. Highly Migratory Species Management
    1. North Pacific Albacore Tuna Fisheries Economic Analysis
    2. Recommendations to International Fisheries Organizations
E. Groundfish Management
    1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report
    2. Stock Assessments for 2013-2014 Groundfish Fisheries
    3. Groundfish Amendment 16-5 and 2012 Harvest Specifications and 
Management Measures
    4. Final Schedule for Completing the 2013-14 Specifications and 
Management Measures and Considerations for Solving Biennial Cycle 
Process Issues
    5. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments--Part 1
    6. Trawl Rationalization and Associated General Groundfish Fishery 
Issues Slated for Final Action, Including Those in the Program 
Improvements and Enhancement (PIE) Rule
    7. Priority Trailing Actions Under Trawl Rationalization Slated for 
Preliminary Action
    8. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments--Part 2
F. Administrative Matters
    1. Legislative Matters
    2. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes
    3. Fiscal Matters
    4. Membership Appointments and Council Operating Procedures
    5. Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning
G. Coastal Pelagic Species Management
    1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report
    2. Pacific Mackerel Management for 2011-2012
H. Ecosystem Based Management
    1. Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan
I. Habitat
    1. Current Habitat Issues

Schedule of Ancillary Meetings

Day 1--Monday, June 6, 2011
    Scientific and Statistical Committee Groundfish Subcommittee and 
Stock Assessment Review Panel 8 a.m.
Day 2--Tuesday, June 7, 2011
    Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
    Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
    Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
    Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 1 p.m.
    Highly Migratory Species Management Team 1 p.m.
    Legislative Committee 2 p.m.
    Budget Committee 3:30 p.m.
Day 3--Wednesday, June 8, 2011
    California State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
    Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Highly Migratory Species Management Team 8 a.m.
    Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
    Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
    Enforcement Consultants 4:30 p.m.
Day 4--Thursday, June 9, 2011
    California State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team 8 a.m.
    Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
    Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
    Ecosystem Plan Development Team 1 p.m.
    Enforcement Consultants As Needed
Day 5--Friday, June 10, 2011
    California State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team 8 a.m.
    Ecosystem Plan Development Team 8 a.m.
    Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
    Habitat Committee 8:30 a.m.
    Enforcement Consultants As Needed
Day 6--Saturday, June 11, 2011
    California State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
    Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
    Enforcement Consultants As Needed
Day 7--Sunday, June 12, 2011
    California State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Enforcement Consultants As Needed
Day 8--Monday, June 13, 2011
    California State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Washington State Delegation 7 a.m.
    Enforcement Consultants As Needed

    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come

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before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal Council action during this meeting. Council 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 sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Carolyn Porter at (503) 820-2280 
at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: May 20, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
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