Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 56171 [2011-23149]
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on pinniped predation on at-risk
salmonids. NEPA’s inquiry focuses on
the effects of a proposed action on the
quality of the ‘‘human environment’’,
which is defined broadly by the Council
on Environmental Quality’s regulation
(see 40 CFR 1508.14). In addition, the
term ‘‘significantly’’ has a specific
meaning under the NEPA regulations
and a determination whether an action
results in a significant impact on the
quality of the human environment is
informed by a multitude of factors (see
40 CFR 1508.27). In contrast, section
120 focuses on a very narrow and
specific conflict and asks only whether
pinniped predation is having a
significant negative impact on the
decline or recovery of at-risk salmonids.
Under the ESA, NMFS must
determine whether a proposed action is
‘‘likely to jeopardize the continued
existence’’ of a threatened or
endangered species or ‘‘result in the
destruction or adverse modification’’ of
designated critical habitat (16 U.S.C.
1536(a)(2)). Under these standards,
NMFS has adopted regulations that
focus the inquiry on the impacts of a
proposed action on the species as a
whole or its designated critical habitat
(see 50 CFR 402.02 and 402.14).
Moreover, as part of its section 7
analysis, NMFS considers the ‘‘effects of
the action,’’ which includes the
proposed action combined with the
effects of other activities that are
interrelated or interdependent with the
proposed action, which will be added to
the environmental baseline. An action
may not jeopardize the continued
existence of a species or result in the
destruction or adverse modification of
critical habitat, even though it has
significant adverse effects to a listed
individual or group of individuals. In
sum, the ESA’s analytical process, like
that of NEPA, is well-defined by
regulation and there is substantial
agency guidance on both ESA and
NEPA implementation, unlike that of
MMPA, section 120.
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Establishment of the Task Force
NMFS intends to schedule a Task
Force meeting in October 2011 to
consider the states’ application. NMFS
will invite member organizations from
the 2008 Task Force to participate on
the 2011 Task Force in order to take
advantage of their expertise and
familiarity with the subject matter.
NMFS will provide the public with
prior notice of the Task Force meeting
as soon as a date is scheduled.
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Dated: September 6, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XA692
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
meeting of the Ad Hoc Headboat
Advisory Panel.
DATES: The meeting will be 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite
1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone:
(813) 348–1630.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico
Fishery Management Council, 2203 N.
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL
33607.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr.
Assane Diagne, Economist; Gulf of
Mexico Fishery Management Council;
telephone: (813) 348–1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of the meeting is to discuss
potential headboat pilot programs in the
Gulf of Mexico. Issues to be discussed
include the design, implementation,
monitoring, review, and, evaluation of
headboat pilot programs.
Copies of the agenda 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.
Although other non-emergency issues
not on the agenda may come before the
Ad Hoc Headboat Advisory Panel for
discussion, in accordance with the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act,
those issues may not be the subject of
formal action during this meeting.
Actions of the Ad Hoc Headboat
Advisory Panel 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)
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Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
Kathy Pereira at the Council (see
ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior
to the meeting.
Dated: September 6, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South
Atlantic 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 South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council will hold a
meeting of its Snapper Grouper
Advisory Panel (AP) in Charleston, SC.
DATES: The meeting will take place
October 5–6, 2011. See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Charleston Marriott Hotel, 170
Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403;
telephone: (800) 968–3569; fax: (843)
723–0276.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim
Iverson, Public Information Officer,
South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite
201, N. Charleston, SC 29405;
telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free
(866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520;
e-mail: kim.iverson@safmc.net.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members
of the Snapper Grouper AP will meet
from 9 a.m. on October 5, 2011 until
5:30 p.m. on October 6, 2011.
Issues to be addressed at the meeting
include updates on the following
amendments: the Comprehensive
Annual Catch Limit (ACL) Amendment;
Amendments 18A and 18B addressing
management of black sea bass and
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XA692
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
meeting of the Ad Hoc Headboat Advisory Panel.
DATES: The meeting will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27,
2011.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL
33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N.
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Assane Diagne, Economist; Gulf of
Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348-1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss
potential headboat pilot programs in the Gulf of Mexico. Issues to be
discussed include the design, implementation, monitoring, review, and,
evaluation of headboat pilot programs.
Copies of the agenda 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.
Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come
before the Ad Hoc Headboat Advisory Panel for discussion, in accordance
with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,
those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this
meeting. Actions of the Ad Hoc Headboat Advisory Panel 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 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
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Kathy Pereira at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at
least 5 working days prior to the meeting.
Dated: September 6, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-23149 Filed 9-9-11; 8:45 am]
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