Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 6810-6811 [2013-02078]

Download as PDF 6810 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 21 / Thursday, January 31, 2013 / Notices Correction In the Federal Register of December 31, 2012, in 77 FR 77032, on pages 77032–77035 (4 pages), in the section ‘‘Fees and Expenses’’ correct the subject heading of the notice to read: After a company has been selected to participate in the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. The participation fee will be $4965 for large firms and $4722 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) trade association, which will cover one representative.* 1 Dated: December 31, 2012. Elnora Moye, Trade Program Assistant. [FR Doc. 2013–02049 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration U.S. Infrastructure Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama—Amendment International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (CS) is publishing this supplement to the Notice of the U.S. Infrastructure Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama published at 77 FR 71778, December 4, 2012, to amend the Notice to revise the dates of the application deadline from February 15, 2013 to the new deadline of March 22, 2013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 1. For the reasons stated above, the Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications section of the Notice of the U.S. Infrastructure Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama published at 77 FR 71778, December 4, 2012, is amended to read as follows: Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register (https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr), posting on ITA’s trade mission calendar—https:// export.gov/trademissions—and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment will conclude no later than Friday, March 22, 2013. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum of fifteen participants is reached. We will inform all applicants of selection decisions as soon as possible after the applications are reviewed. Applications received after the March 22nd deadline will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contacts: Arica N Young, Commercial Service Trade Missions Program, Tel: 202–482–6219, Fax: 202–482–9000, Email: arica.young@trade.gov. Elnora Moye, Trade Program Assistant. BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P Background srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with Amendments [FR Doc. 2013–02054 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] Amendments To Revise the Dates Recruitment for this Mission began in December, 2012. Due to the December holiday season, it has been determined that an additional time is needed to allow for additional recruitment and marketing in support of the mission. Applications will be now be accepted through March 22, 2013 (and after that date if space remains and scheduling constraints permit), interested U.S. infrastructure firms and trade organizations which have not already 1 An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see https:// www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/ sizestandardstopics/). VerDate Mar<15>2010 submitted an application are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. 17:38 Jan 30, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC473 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 hold the 112th meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). DATES: The SSC will meet on February 26–28, 2013, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The 112th SSC meeting will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522–8220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided throughout the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meeting will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Schedule and Agenda 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 1. Introductions. 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs. 3. Status of the 111th SSC Meeting Recommendations. 4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director. 5. Insular Fisheries. A. Report on State Evaluation of Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Areas through BotCam Research. B. Public Comment. C. SSC Discussion and Recommendations. 6. Program Planning. A. Progress of NMFS Science Plan. B. Methods for Acceptable Biological Catch Specifications. C. Public Comment. D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7. Pelagic Fisheries. A. Action Item. 1. Management Options for American Samoa South Pacific Albacore Fishery. B. Levels of Observer Coverage in the Shallow-Set Swordfish Fishery: Report of Working Group. C. American Samoa and Hawaii Longline Quarterly Reports. D. International Fisheries Meetings. 1. Ninth Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC 9). E. Public Comment. F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations. 8. Protected Species. A. False Killer Whale Assessments: Report of SSC Subcommittee. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 21 / Thursday, January 31, 2013 / Notices B. Update on Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal. Protection Act (MMPA) Actions. 1. Final False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan. 2. Final Rule to List the Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False Killer Whales as Endangered under the ESA. 3. Proposed Rule to List 66 Species of Coral as Endangered or Threatened under the ESA. C. Update on the Monk Seal Recovery Program. D. Public Comment. E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013 9. Other Business. A. 113th SSC Meeting. 10. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 28, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–02078 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [FR Doc. 2013–02016 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Scallop Plan Team will meet in February in Kodiak. AK. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 19–20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Fisherman’s Hall, 403 Marina Way, Kodiak, AK. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with 17:38 Jan 30, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 25, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting VerDate Mar<15>2010 Agenda Review status of scallop stocks, recommend annual ABC level for statewide stock, compile annual SAFE report, receive report on potential impacts of ocean acidification on scallops, review stock structure for weathervane scallops and recommend annual research priorities. 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 this group 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. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. RIN 0648–XC472 SUMMARY: 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Stram, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration [Docket No. 130124072–3072–01] RIN 0660–XC005 Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) for the United States; Policies and Requirements; Comments Request National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 6811 Notice of Inquiry. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 21 (Thursday, January 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6810-6811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-02078]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XC473


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold the 112th meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee 
(SSC).

DATES: The SSC will meet on February 26-28, 2013, between 8:30 a.m. and 
5 p.m. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The 112th SSC meeting will be held at the Council office, 
1164 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; 
telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided 
throughout the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed 
may change. The meeting will run as late as necessary to complete 
scheduled business.

Schedule and Agenda

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013

    1. Introductions.
    2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs.
    3. Status of the 111th SSC Meeting Recommendations.
    4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 
Director.
    5. Insular Fisheries.
    A. Report on State Evaluation of Bottomfish Restricted Fishing 
Areas through BotCam Research.
    B. Public Comment.
    C. SSC Discussion and Recommendations.
    6. Program Planning.
    A. Progress of NMFS Science Plan.
    B. Methods for Acceptable Biological Catch Specifications.
    C. Public Comment.
    D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013

    7. Pelagic Fisheries.
    A. Action Item.
    1. Management Options for American Samoa South Pacific Albacore 
Fishery.
    B. Levels of Observer Coverage in the Shallow-Set Swordfish 
Fishery: Report of Working Group.
    C. American Samoa and Hawaii Longline Quarterly Reports.
    D. International Fisheries Meetings.
    1. Ninth Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific 
Fisheries Commission (WCPFC 9).
    E. Public Comment.
    F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations.
    8. Protected Species.
    A. False Killer Whale Assessments: Report of SSC Subcommittee.

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    B. Update on Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal. 
Protection Act (MMPA) Actions.
    1. Final False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan.
    2. Final Rule to List the Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False 
Killer Whales as Endangered under the ESA.
    3. Proposed Rule to List 66 Species of Coral as Endangered or 
Threatened under the ESA.
    C. Update on the Monk Seal Recovery Program.
    D. Public Comment.
    E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013

    9. Other Business.
    A. 113th SSC Meeting.
    10. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 
(voice) or (808) 522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting 
date.

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

    Dated: January 28, 2013.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-02078 Filed 1-30-13; 8:45 am]
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