North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 4391-4392 [2013-01127]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 14 / Tuesday, January 22, 2013 / Notices analyses. The product of the Assessment Process is a stock assessment report which describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, projects future population conditions, and recommends research and monitoring needs. The assessment is independently peer reviewed at the Review Workshop. The product of the Review Workshop is a Consensus Summary documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include: data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs); international experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and federal agencies. The items of discussion in the Data Workshop agenda are as follows: 1. An assessment data set and associated documentation will be developed. 2. Participants will evaluate all available data and select appropriate sources for providing information on life history characteristics, catch statistics, discard estimates, length and age composition, and fishery dependent and fishery independent measures of stock abundance, as specified in the Terms of Reference for the workshop. 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 intent to take final action to address the emergency. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:11 Jan 18, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: January 16, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–01128 Filed 1–18–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC454 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Monkfish Committee to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: This meeting will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI 02903; telephone: (401) 861–8000; fax: (401) 732–9309. 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 Monkfish Oversight Committee will review the report of the Monkfish Advisory Panel’s January 9th meeting, and consider finalizing its recommendations on the range of alternatives in Amendment 6 pertaining to modifications to the current management system based on days-atsea (DAS) and trip limits. These changes may include adoption of a DAS leasing program, and in that context, the NMFS Regional Office staff will give a presentation on the DAS leasing program adopted in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The Committee will meet in closed session at the end of the meeting to review applications to fill two vacant seats on the Advisory Panel. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4391 issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 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 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, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 16, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–01129 Filed 1–18–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC447 North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will hold public meetings, February 6–12, 2013 in Portland, OR. DATES: The meetings will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 through Tuesday, February 12, 2013. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway, Mayfair Ballroom, Portland, OR. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Witherell, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council will begin its plenary session at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22JAN1.SGM 22JAN1 4392 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 14 / Tuesday, January 22, 2013 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with continuing through Tuesday, February 12, 2013. The Scientific Statistical Committee (SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 4 and continue through Wednesday, February 6, the Council’s Advisory Panel (AP) will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5 and continue through Saturday, February 9. The Ecosystem Committee will meet February 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Enforcement Committee will meet 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (T). All meetings are open to the public, except executive sessions. Council Plenary Session: The agenda for the Council’s plenary session will include the following issues. The Council may take appropriate action on any of the issues identified. 1. Executive Director’s Report (including status report on stock structure workshop; recent legislation regarding Amendment 80 and American Fisheries Act (AFA) vessels): NMFS Management Report (including NOAA Report on Deep Sea Coral Strategic Plan, update on coral petition listing, update on observer program) ADF&G Report NOAA Enforcement Report United States Coast Guard (USCG) Report (Report on Aleutian Island Risk Assessment) United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Report International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Report Protected Species Report (Report on Steller Sea Lion (SSL) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); action as necessary) 6. Miscellaneous Issues: Discussion paper on the definition of a Fishing Guide; NMFS discussion paper on Halibut/Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) leasing prohibition. (T) 7. Staff Tasking: Review Committees and tasking. The SSC agenda will include the following issues: 1. Discussion paper on Bristol Bay Red King crab 2. Bering Sea Flatfish Specifications Flexibility 3. AFA Vessel Replacement GOA Sideboards 4. CGOA Trawl Economic Data Collection 5. BSAI Crab ROFR 6. BSAI Crab active participation The Advisory Panel will address most of the same agenda issues as the Council except B reports. The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https:// www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/npfmc/. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. 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 MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. 2. Habitat Issues: Final action on Habitat Area of Particular Concern (HAPC)—Skate egg concentration areas; Review discussion paper on Bristol Bay red king crab. 3. Groundfish Issues: Discussion paper on crab bycatch limits in Bering Sea Aleutian Island (BSAI) groundfish fisheries; Initial review of BSAI Flatfish Specifications Flexibility. (T); Initial review of Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Pacific cod sideboards for Freezer Longliners (FFL); Initial review of AFA Vessel Replacement GOA Sideboards. 4. GOA Trawl Issues: Discussion paper on Central Gulf of Alaska (CGOA) Trawl Economic Data Collection; Discussion paper on CGOA Trawl Catch Shares; Review and discuss Western GOA issues and discuss next steps. 5. BSAI Crab Issues: Final Action on BSAI Crab Right of First Refusal (ROFR); Initial review of BSAI Crab active participation requirements. Discussion paper on BSAI Crab Cooperative Provisions for Crew. These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Gail Bendixen at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:11 Jan 18, 2013 Jkt 229001 Special Accommodations Dated: January 16, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–01127 Filed 1–18–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Correction DoD. Meeting notice; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 On December 31, 2012 (77 FR 77046), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing a meeting of the Defense Business Board. Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the meeting time, meeting location, and agenda have changed. All other information in the December 31, 2012 notice remains the same. DATES: The public meeting of the Defense Business Board will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013. The meeting will now begin at 8:45 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Room 3D557 in the Pentagon, Washington, DC. Purpose of the Meeting: At this meeting, the Board will deliberate the findings and draft recommendations from ‘‘Employing Our Veterans Part II: Review of Pilot Transition Goal Plans Success Program’’ and ‘‘Taking Advantage of Opportunities for Commercial Satellite Communications Services’’ Task Group Studies. The Board will also hear an update from the Task Group ‘‘Applying Best Business Practices for Corporate Performance Management to DoD.’’ SUMMARY: Meeting Agenda 8:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Task Group Outbriefs, Board Deliberations and Update ‘‘Employing Our Veterans Part II: Review of Pilot Transition Goal Plans Success (GPS) Program’’— Outbrief ‘‘Taking Advantage of Opportunities for Commercial Satellite Communications Services’’— Outbrief ‘‘Applying Best Business Practices for Corporate Performance Management to DoD’’—Update Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Ms. Debora Duffy at the number listed in this notice no later than noon on Wednesday, January 16 to register and make arrangements for a Pentagon escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive at the Pentagon Metro Entrance with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 8:15 a.m. on January 24. To E:\FR\FM\22JAN1.SGM 22JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4391-4392]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-01127]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XC447


North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and 
its advisory committees.

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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its 
advisory committees will hold public meetings, February 6-12, 2013 in 
Portland, OR.

DATES: The meetings will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 through 
Tuesday, February 12, 2013. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific 
dates and times.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Benson Hotel, 309 SW 
Broadway, Mayfair Ballroom, Portland, OR.
    Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 
4th Avenue, Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501-2252.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Witherell, Council staff; 
telephone: (907) 271-2809.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council will begin its plenary session 
at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6

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continuing through Tuesday, February 12, 2013. The Scientific 
Statistical Committee (SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 4 
and continue through Wednesday, February 6, the Council's Advisory 
Panel (AP) will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5 and continue 
through Saturday, February 9. The Ecosystem Committee will meet 
February 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Enforcement Committee will 
meet 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (T). All meetings are open to the public, except 
executive sessions.
    Council Plenary Session: The agenda for the Council's plenary 
session will include the following issues. The Council may take 
appropriate action on any of the issues identified.
    1. Executive Director's Report (including status report on stock 
structure workshop; recent legislation regarding Amendment 80 and 
American Fisheries Act (AFA) vessels):

NMFS Management Report (including NOAA Report on Deep Sea Coral 
Strategic Plan, update on coral petition listing, update on observer 
program)
ADF&G Report
NOAA Enforcement Report
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Report (Report on Aleutian Island Risk 
Assessment)
United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Report
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Report
Protected Species Report (Report on Steller Sea Lion (SSL) 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); action as necessary)

    2. Habitat Issues: Final action on Habitat Area of Particular 
Concern (HAPC)--Skate egg concentration areas; Review discussion paper 
on Bristol Bay red king crab.
    3. Groundfish Issues: Discussion paper on crab bycatch limits in 
Bering Sea Aleutian Island (BSAI) groundfish fisheries; Initial review 
of BSAI Flatfish Specifications Flexibility. (T); Initial review of 
Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Pacific cod sideboards for Freezer Longliners 
(FFL); Initial review of AFA Vessel Replacement GOA Sideboards.
    4. GOA Trawl Issues: Discussion paper on Central Gulf of Alaska 
(CGOA) Trawl Economic Data Collection; Discussion paper on CGOA Trawl 
Catch Shares; Review and discuss Western GOA issues and discuss next 
steps.
    5. BSAI Crab Issues: Final Action on BSAI Crab Right of First 
Refusal (ROFR); Initial review of BSAI Crab active participation 
requirements. Discussion paper on BSAI Crab Cooperative Provisions for 
Crew.
    6. Miscellaneous Issues: Discussion paper on the definition of a 
Fishing Guide; NMFS discussion paper on Halibut/Sablefish Individual 
Fishing Quota (IFQ) leasing prohibition. (T)
    7. Staff Tasking: Review Committees and tasking.
    The SSC agenda will include the following issues:

1. Discussion paper on Bristol Bay Red King crab
2. Bering Sea Flatfish Specifications Flexibility
3. AFA Vessel Replacement GOA Sideboards
4. CGOA Trawl Economic Data Collection
5. BSAI Crab ROFR
6. BSAI Crab active participation

    The Advisory Panel will address most of the same agenda issues as 
the Council except B reports. The Agenda is subject to change, and the 
latest version will be posted at https://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/npfmc/.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during these meetings. 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 Gail Bendixen at (907) 271-2809 at 
least 7 working days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: January 16, 2013.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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