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other workshop recommendations and
take action as appropriate.
10–10:15 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the King & Spanish
Mackerel Committee and is scheduled
to approve the following for public
hearings: Mackerel Amendment 19;
Mackerel Amendment 20; and South
Atlantic Framework actions. The
Council will consider other Committee
recommendations and take action as
appropriate.
10:15–10:30 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the AP Selection
Committee and is scheduled to approve
Committee recommendations for the
appointment/reappointment of AP
members. The Council will consider
other Committee recommendations and
take action as appropriate.
10:30–10:45 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the SSC Selection
Committee and is scheduled to approve
Committee recommendations for the
appointment/reappointment of SSC
members. The Council will consider
other Committee recommendations and
take action as appropriate.
10:45–11 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the Law
Enforcement Committee and will choose
the Law Enforcement Officer of the
Year. The Council will consider other
Committee recommendations and take
action as appropriate.
11–11:15 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the Executive
Finance Committee; will approve the
Council Follow-up and Priorities
documents; and will take action on the
Florida Tarpon issue. The Council will
consider other Committee
recommendations and take action as
appropriate.
11:15–11:30 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the Protected
Resources Committee and will consider
Committee recommendations. The
Council will take action as appropriate.
11:30–11:45 a.m.: The Council will
receive a report from the Data Collection
Committee and will consider Committee
recommendations. The Council will
take action as appropriate.
11:45–1:30 p.m.: The Council will
receive presentations and status reports
from the NOAA Southeast Regional
Office (SERO) and the NMFS SEFSC,
including the status of Shrimp
Amendment 9, which would expedite
the closure process during severe cold
events in order to protect overwintering
shrimp populations and would revise
the Minimum Stock Size Threshold
(MSST) proxy for Pink Shrimp. The
Council will review and develop
recommendations on Experimental
Fishing Permits as necessary; review
agency and liaison reports; and discuss
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other business, including upcoming
meetings. The Council will also hold a
Closed Session to address litigation if
necessary.
Documents regarding these issues are
available from the Council office (see
ADDRESSES).
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 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 Council’s intent to take final action
to address the emergency.
Biltmore, 11 Dorrance Street,
Providence, RI 02903; telephone: (401)
421–0700; fax: (401) 455–3040.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
The
Habitat and Groundfish Committee’s
will identify and recommend Omnibus
EFH Amendment 2 draft management
alternatives for Council approval, based
on analyses and recommendations of
technical teams and the public. At the
June 18–20, 2013 Council meeting, the
Council is scheduled to approve draft
alternatives for inclusion and analysis
in the Draft Omnibus EFH Amendment
2 Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS). The Council may identify
preferred alternatives at a later date,
before taking the DEIS out to public
hearing. Other business may be
discussed as necessary.
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
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.
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Special Accommodations
New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at
(978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to
the meeting date.
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: May 20, 2013.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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 joint public meeting of its
Groundfish Committee and Habitat
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
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9 a.m.
ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The
meeting will be held at the Providence
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: May 20, 2013.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XC692
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a joint public meeting of its Groundfish Committee and
Habitat 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 Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9 a.m.
ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Providence
Biltmore, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903; telephone: (401)
421-0700; fax: (401) 455-3040.
Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Habitat and Groundfish Committee's will
identify and recommend Omnibus EFH Amendment 2 draft management
alternatives for Council approval, based on analyses and
recommendations of technical teams and the public. At the June 18-20,
2013 Council meeting, the Council is scheduled to approve draft
alternatives for inclusion and analysis in the Draft Omnibus EFH
Amendment 2 Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The Council may
identify preferred alternatives at a later date, before taking the DEIS
out to public hearing. Other business may be discussed as necessary.
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 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 Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465-
0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: May 20, 2013.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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