Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meetings, 62042-62044 [2011-25840]

Download as PDF 62042 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 194 / Thursday, October 6, 2011 / Notices APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. This sunset review and notice are in accordance with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 29, 2011. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. Oculina research activities. Updates will be given on the following: The NOAA Fisheries Habitat Conservation Division; the Council’s Invasive Species Policy and the Coral Reef Conservation Program Grant Projects; and the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting. [FR Doc. 2011–25890 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA748 Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting Dated: October 3, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–25841 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 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 (Council) will hold a meeting of its Coral Advisory Panel (AP) in North Charleston, SC. DATES: The meeting will take place October 25–26, 2011. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone: (800) 445–8667; fax: (843) 308–9331. 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 Coral AP will meet from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 25, 2011 and from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon on October 26, 2011. Issues to be addressed at the meeting include: An overview of coral research and activity in the South Atlantic region; a discussion of measures to be included in the Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 3; an overview of Spiny Lobster Amendment 11, including proposed closures in the spiny lobster fishery with the intent of protecting elkhorn and staghorn corals; an overview of Marine and Estuarine Goal Setting Criteria for South Florida (MARES) Program; and a review of mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Oct 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA749 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 (Council) will hold a meeting of its Information and Education Advisory Panel (AP) and a Social Media Workshop in conjunction with the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium in North Charleston, SC. DATES: The meeting and workshop will take place October 25–27, 2011. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meeting and workshop will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone: (800) 445–8667; fax: (843) 308–9331. 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 Information and Education AP will meet from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 October 25, 2011 and from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon on October 26, 2011. The Social Media Workshop will be conducted from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on October 26, 2011 and from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on October 27, 2011. Issues to be addressed at the Information and Education AP meeting include: An overview of current outreach activities by the Council, new outreach efforts proposed for Special Management Zones in the South Atlantic Exclusive Economic Zone, and strategic planning for outreach efforts by the Council. The AP members will be asked to provide recommendations for consideration. Following the AP meeting, the Council and SC Sea Grant will co-host a Social Media Workshop for members of the AP and other invited presenters and participants. The workshop will focus on current social media tools currently being used by various agencies and include presentations on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other media outlets along with a panel discussion. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Dated: October 3, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–25846 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA751 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (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 a public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held October 24–28, 2011. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 300 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130; telephone: (504) 581–1300. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 194 / Thursday, October 6, 2011 / Notices 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: Search Methods, review Status of FMPs and Amendments, discuss Potential Weak Hook Regulations, discuss Crew Size Limits on Dual-Permitted Vessels, and review Joint Enforcement Agreement and other Future Funding. 5 p.m.–5:30 p.m.—The Administrative Policy Committee will discuss the Enforcement Violations Policy. Council —Recess— Thursday, October 27, 2011 The Council meeting will begin at 11 a.m. with a Call to Order and Introductions. From 11:05 a.m.–11:15 a.m., the Council will review the agenda and approve the minutes. From 11:15 a.m.–11:25 a.m., the Council will approve the 2012 Committee Appointments. From 11:25 a.m.–11:40 a.m., the Council will receive a presentation titled ‘‘Fisheries 101’’. From 11:40 a.m.–12 noon, the Council will review the Action Schedule. From 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., the Council will receive public testimony on agenda items, Draft Reef Fish Amendment 34, Draft Reef Fish Amendment 36, and exempted fishing permits (EFPs), if any; the Council will also hold an open public comment period regarding any other fishery issues of concern. People wishing to speak before the Council should complete a public comment card prior to the comment period. From 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., the Council will review and discuss the Reef Fish Committee Report. Tuesday, October 25, 2011 8:30 a.m.–12 noon and 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m.—Reef Fish Management Committee will meet to discuss the Summary of the October 2011 Scientific & Statistical Committee Meeting, review the Vermilion Snapper and Gray Triggerfish Update Assessments, discuss Amendment 28—Grouper Allocation, receive a presentation on NOAA’s Catch Shares Policy, discuss Draft Amendment 34—Crew Size and Income Requirements, review and discuss Public Hearing Draft Amendment 35— Greater Amberjack Rebuilding, review Options Paper on Red Snapper Fall Season Regulatory Amendment, discuss an Amendment for Red Snapper Payback Provisions for Overages and Amendment 36—Restrict Red Snapper IFQ Transfer, receive a report of the Ad Hoc Headboat Advisory Panel meeting, discuss Amendment 37—Red Snapper IFQ 5-year Review, and review the Reef Fish Limited Access Privilege Program Advisory Panel Meeting Report. Friday, October 28, 2011 From 8:30 a.m.–12 noon, the Council will review and discuss reports from the committee meetings as follows: Reef Fish, Law Enforcement, Administrative Policy, Data Collection, Spiny Lobster/ Stone Crab, Sustainable Fisheries/ Ecosystem, Red Drum, Advisory Panel Selection, Scientific & Statistical Committee Selection, Mackerel and Shrimp. Other Business items will follow from 12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. The Council will conclude its meeting at approximately 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.—The Data Collection Committee will receive a presentation on the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), review the Charge for Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection Advisory Panel, receive a presentation on the Mechanisms for Implementing Headboat Electronic Reporting, and discuss the status of Restoration Funding. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.—The Spiny Lobster/Stone Crab Management Committee will receive a summary of the meeting held with NOAA, Industry, and Sanctuary Staff, review of Public Hearing Draft of Joint Spiny Lobster Amendment 11, and select Public Hearing Locations. 11:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.—The Red Drum Management Committee will discuss the Status of Red Drum. 1 p.m.–5:30 p.m.—Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem Committee will review and discuss the Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical committee report, discuss a Paper on Sector Separation, discuss a proposed Joint SAFMC/GMFMC Goliath Grouper mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Committees Monday, October 24, 2011 1 p.m.–5 p.m.—Joint Law Enforcement Committee, Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Advisory Panel & Gulf States Law Enforcement Committee will meet and discuss Texas Oyster Regulations, Inter-jurisdictional Fisheries Program Activities, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Enforcement Publications, review the Gulf Council Action Schedule, receive Individual State Enforcement Report Highlights and discuss State Violation VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Oct 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 —Recess— PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62043 Panel, and discuss an Ad Hoc Joint SAFMC/GMFMC Committee to consider a South Florida Fishery Management Plan. —Recess— Immediately following the Committee Recess will be the Informal Question & Answer Session on Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Issues. Thursday, October 27, 2011 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.—Advisory Panel Selection Committee—Closed Session— The Advisory Panel Selection Committee/Full Council will meet and appoint an Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection Advisory Panel. 9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—The Scientific & Statistical Committee (SSC) Selection Committee will review the SSC Roles, Responsibilities and revised SOPPs Language. 9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.—The Mackerel Management Committee will discuss Mackerel Amendment 19—No Sale of Recreationally Caught Fish and Permit Revisions and discuss possible issues for inclusion in future amendments, e.g., Bag Limit Sales, Trip Limits, Transit, and Latent Gill Net Permits. 10 a.m.–11 a.m.—The Shrimp Management Committee will review and discuss the Shrimp Scientific & Statistical Committee Report, receive a presentation and discuss the Status of Shrimp Stocks and Alternative Stock Assessment Methods, and receive a preliminary report of the 2011 Shrimping Effort. —Recess— 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. E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 62044 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 194 / Thursday, October 6, 2011 / Notices Special Accommodations These meetings are 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: October 3, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–25840 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Notice of Meeting The next meeting of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for 20 October 2011, at 10 a.m. in the Commission offices at the National Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion may include buildings, parks and memorials. Draft agendas and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our Web site: https:// www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the agenda and requests to submit written or oral statements should be addressed to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, at the above address; by e-mailing staff@cfa.gov; or by calling 202–504–2200. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired should contact the Secretary at least 10 days before the meeting date. Dated: September 27, 2011 in Washington DC. Thomas Luebke, Secretary [FR Doc. 2011–25408 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6330–01–M CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [ Docket No. CPSC–2011–0070] Alternative Testing Requirements for Small Batch Manufacturers U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of public hearing. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Section 14(i)(4)(A)(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2063(i)(4)(A)(i), provides that the Commission, in implementing third party testing requirements, under SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Oct 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 certain circumstances, may allow small batch manufacturers to use alternative testing requirements in lieu of testing prescribed in an applicable consumer product safety rule, ban, standard, or regulation. If, however, the Commission determines that no alternative testing requirement is available or economically practicable, it shall exempt eligible small batch manufacturers from third party testing requirements. Through this notice, the Commission is announcing that it will conduct a public hearing to receive views from all interested parties about whether such alternative testing requirements are available or economically practicable or, in the absence of economically practicable alternatives, whether an exemption from third party testing is appropriate. DATES: The public hearing will begin at 10 a.m. EST on October 26, 2011. ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 4th Floor of the Bethesda Towers Building, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Online Registration and Webcast: Members of the public who wish to attend the public hearing are requested to preregister online at: https://www/ cpsc.gov. You may preregister until 5 p.m. EST on October 25, 2011. This public hearing also will be available live via webcast on October 26, 2011, at: https://www/cpsc.gov/webcast. Registration is not necessary to view the webcast. A transcript will be made of the proceedings of the public hearing. Oral Presentations and Written Comments: To make oral presentations, participants must preregister online. Presenters must also submit a request to make an oral presentation, and the written text of such presentation, captioned ‘‘Alternative Testing Requirements for Small Batch Manufacturers Public Hearing,’’ by electronic mail (e-mail) to: cpscos@cpsc.gov, or mailed or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, no later than 5 p.m. EST on October 21, 2011. Commenters should limit their presentations to 15 minutes, exclusive of questioning by the Commissioners or CPSC staff. We may limit the time further for any presentation and impose other restrictions to avoid excessive duplication of presentations. Participants who are unable to make an oral presentation may submit written comments regarding the issues outlined under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION captioned, ‘‘Alternative Testing Requirements for Small Batch PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Manufacturers Public Hearing’’ by electronic mail (e-mail) to: cpscos@cpsc.gov, or mailed or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, no later than 5 p.m. EST on October 21, 2011. Any information submitted in writing or presented orally to the CPSC at the public hearing will become part of the public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning requests and procedures for oral presentations of comments, contact: Rockelle Hammond, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504–6833; email: cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. For all other matters, contact: Robert Howell, Deputy Executive Director, Safety Operations, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504–7621; e-mail: rhowell@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(2)(A), provides that every manufacturer of a children’s product that is subject to a children’s product safety rule shall submit sufficient samples of the children’s product, or samples that are identical in all material respects to the product, to a CPSC-approved third party conformity assessment body to be tested for compliance with such children’s product safety rule. Further, section 14(i)(2) requires continued testing of children’s products, directing the Commission to, by regulation, establish protocols and standards— (i) For ensuring that a children’s product tested for compliance with an applicable children’s product safety rule is subject to testing periodically and when there has been a material change in the product design or manufacturing process, including the sourcing of component parts; (ii) For the testing of representative samples to ensure continued compliance; (iii) For verifying that a children’s product tested by a conformity assessment body complies with applicable children’s product safety rules; and (iv) For safeguarding against the undue influence on a third party conformity assessment body by a manufacturer or private labeler. The Commission has been working to adopt a testing and certification rule that sets forth the continued testing requirements mandated by section 14(i). In this context, we have explored possible alternatives for small batch manufacturers to reduce the burden and cost of third party testing on such E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA751


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (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 a 
public meeting.

DATES: The meeting will be held October 24-28, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 300 Canal 
Street, New Orleans, LA 70130; telephone: (504) 581-1300.

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    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

Thursday, October 27, 2011

    The Council meeting will begin at 11 a.m. with a Call to Order and 
Introductions. From 11:05 a.m.-11:15 a.m., the Council will review the 
agenda and approve the minutes. From 11:15 a.m.-11:25 a.m., the Council 
will approve the 2012 Committee Appointments. From 11:25 a.m.-11:40 
a.m., the Council will receive a presentation titled ``Fisheries 101''. 
From 11:40 a.m.-12 noon, the Council will review the Action Schedule. 
From 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., the Council will receive public testimony on 
agenda items, Draft Reef Fish Amendment 34, Draft Reef Fish Amendment 
36, and exempted fishing permits (EFPs), if any; the Council will also 
hold an open public comment period regarding any other fishery issues 
of concern. People wishing to speak before the Council should complete 
a public comment card prior to the comment period. From 3:30 p.m.-5:30 
p.m., the Council will review and discuss the Reef Fish Committee 
Report.

Friday, October 28, 2011

    From 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, the Council will review and discuss reports 
from the committee meetings as follows: Reef Fish, Law Enforcement, 
Administrative Policy, Data Collection, Spiny Lobster/Stone Crab, 
Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem, Red Drum, Advisory Panel Selection, 
Scientific & Statistical Committee Selection, Mackerel and Shrimp. 
Other Business items will follow from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. The Council 
will conclude its meeting at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Committees

Monday, October 24, 2011

    1 p.m.-5 p.m.--Joint Law Enforcement Committee, Gulf Council's Law 
Enforcement Advisory Panel & Gulf States Law Enforcement Committee will 
meet and discuss Texas Oyster Regulations, Inter-jurisdictional 
Fisheries Program Activities, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission's 
Enforcement Publications, review the Gulf Council Action Schedule, 
receive Individual State Enforcement Report Highlights and discuss 
State Violation Search Methods, review Status of FMPs and Amendments, 
discuss Potential Weak Hook Regulations, discuss Crew Size Limits on 
Dual-Permitted Vessels, and review Joint Enforcement Agreement and 
other Future Funding.
    5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--The Administrative Policy Committee will discuss 
the Enforcement Violations Policy.
--Recess--

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

    8:30 a.m.-12 noon and 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.--Reef Fish Management 
Committee will meet to discuss the Summary of the October 2011 
Scientific & Statistical Committee Meeting, review the Vermilion 
Snapper and Gray Triggerfish Update Assessments, discuss Amendment 28--
Grouper Allocation, receive a presentation on NOAA's Catch Shares 
Policy, discuss Draft Amendment 34--Crew Size and Income Requirements, 
review and discuss Public Hearing Draft Amendment 35--Greater Amberjack 
Rebuilding, review Options Paper on Red Snapper Fall Season Regulatory 
Amendment, discuss an Amendment for Red Snapper Payback Provisions for 
Overages and Amendment 36--Restrict Red Snapper IFQ Transfer, receive a 
report of the Ad Hoc Headboat Advisory Panel meeting, discuss Amendment 
37--Red Snapper IFQ 5-year Review, and review the Reef Fish Limited 
Access Privilege Program Advisory Panel Meeting Report.
--Recess--

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

    8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.--The Data Collection Committee will receive a 
presentation on the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 
review the Charge for Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection 
Advisory Panel, receive a presentation on the Mechanisms for 
Implementing Headboat Electronic Reporting, and discuss the status of 
Restoration Funding.
    10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.--The Spiny Lobster/Stone Crab Management 
Committee will receive a summary of the meeting held with NOAA, 
Industry, and Sanctuary Staff, review of Public Hearing Draft of Joint 
Spiny Lobster Amendment 11, and select Public Hearing Locations.
    11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.--The Red Drum Management Committee will 
discuss the Status of Red Drum.
    1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem Committee will 
review and discuss the Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical committee 
report, discuss a Paper on Sector Separation, discuss a proposed Joint 
SAFMC/GMFMC Goliath Grouper Panel, and discuss an Ad Hoc Joint SAFMC/
GMFMC Committee to consider a South Florida Fishery Management Plan.
--Recess--
    Immediately following the Committee Recess will be the Informal 
Question & Answer Session on Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Issues.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

    8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.--Advisory Panel Selection Committee--Closed 
Session--The Advisory Panel Selection Committee/Full Council will meet 
and appoint an Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection Advisory 
Panel.
    9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.--The Scientific & Statistical Committee (SSC) 
Selection Committee will review the SSC Roles, Responsibilities and 
revised SOPPs Language.
    9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.--The Mackerel Management Committee will discuss 
Mackerel Amendment 19--No Sale of Recreationally Caught Fish and Permit 
Revisions and discuss possible issues for inclusion in future 
amendments, e.g., Bag Limit Sales, Trip Limits, Transit, and Latent 
Gill Net Permits.
    10 a.m.-11 a.m.--The Shrimp Management Committee will review and 
discuss the Shrimp Scientific & Statistical Committee Report, receive a 
presentation and discuss the Status of Shrimp Stocks and Alternative 
Stock Assessment Methods, and receive a preliminary report of the 2011 
Shrimping Effort.
--Recess--
    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.

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Special Accommodations

    These meetings are 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: October 3, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-25840 Filed 10-5-11; 8:45 am]
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