New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 70282-70283 [2013-28180]

Download as PDF 70282 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2013 / Notices Walter Bastian, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, Global Markets, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2013–28006 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–HE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act; and quantify achievement of the performances measures in the NMFS Strategic Operating Plans. Respondents will include small boat fishers in Hawaii and American Samoa and their participation in the economic data collection will be voluntary. These data will be used to assess how fishermen will be impacted by and respond to regulations likely to be considered by fishery managers. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE II. Method of Collection relevant to the private sector and to civil society. The New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Groundfish Oversight Committee and Electronic Monitoring Working Group (EMWG) will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: These meetings will be held December 9, 2013 and December 10, 2013. For specific dates and times, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: These meetings will be held at the Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02048; telephone: (401) 598–8000; fax: (401) 598–8200. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA 01950. Respondents submit paper forms by mailing. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. OMB Control Number: None. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,013. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 507. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. III. Data The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 24, 2014. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Minling Pan, (808) 944–2190 or Minling.Pan@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to collect information about fishing expenses and catch distribution (such as for sale, home consumption, and give-away, etc.) in the Hawaii and American Samoa small boat-based reef fish, bottomfish, and pelagics fisheries with which to conduct economic analyses that will improve fishery management in those fisheries; satisfy NMFS’ legal mandates under Executive Order 12866, the MagnusonSteven Fishery Conservation and Management Act (U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:53 Nov 22, 2013 Jkt 232001 IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: November 19, 2013. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–28163 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 RIN 0648–XC993 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Cost-Earnings Surveys of Hawaii and American Samoa Small Boat-Based Fisheries AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Monday, December 9, 2013 Beginning at 9 a.m.—Groundfish Oversight Committee Agenda The Committee will review Plan Development Team (PDT) work related to the impacts of the alternatives under consideration in Framework 51 and potentially select preferred alternatives. The Committee may receive a brief update from the PDT on the development of alternatives for Amendment 18. The Committee will also address other business as necessary. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Beginning at 9:30 a.m.—Electronic Monitoring Working Group Agenda The EMWG will continue its work on identifying barriers and possible solutions to implementing electronic monitoring in groundfish fishery sectors. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2013 / Notices 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. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: November 20, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–28180 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC991 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Online Webinar National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of online webinar. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council’s) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) Groundfish Subcommittee will hold an online webinar to review a final draft of the 2013 cowcod rebuilding analysis, datapoor overfishing limit (OFL) estimates for kelp greenling and the Washington stock of cabezon, and other business in preparation for the SSC’s March 2014 meeting. The online SSC Groundfish Subcommittee webinar is open to the public. DATES: The SSC Groundfish Subcommittee webinar will commence at 1 p.m. PST, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 and continue until 4 p.m. or as necessary to complete business for the day. ADDRESSES: To attend the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee webinar, please join online at https:// sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:53 Nov 22, 2013 Jkt 232001 www4.gotomeeting.com/ojoin/ and enter the webinar ID: 661–616–231. Once you have joined the webinar, choose either your computer’s audio or select ‘‘Use Telephone.’’ To join the audio teleconference using a telephone, call the toll number +1 (646) 307–1720 (note: Long distance charges may apply) and enter 754–659–346 when prompted for the audio code. An audio personal identification number (PIN) will be shown after joining the meeting. If you do not select ‘‘Use Telephone’’, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VolP). A headset is recommended. If you experience technical difficulties and would like assistance, please contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at 503– 820–2280. Public comments during the webinar will be received from attendees at the discretion of the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee chair. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John DeVore, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The specific objectives of the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee webinar are to: (1) Review a final draft of the 2013 cowcod rebuilding analysis; (2) review new data-poor OFL estimates for kelp greenling and the Washington stock of cabezon; and (3) review or discuss other items necessary to prepare for the March 2014 SSC meeting in Sacramento, CA. No management actions will be decided in this webinar. Although nonemergency issues not identified in the webinar agenda may come before the webinar participants for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this webinar. Formal action at the webinar 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 webinar participants’ intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior to the webinar date. Dated: November 20, 2013. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–28179 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70283 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2013–OS–0179] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by December 26, 2013. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Licari, 571–372–0493. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title, Associated Form and OMB Number: Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment; DD Form 1172–2; OMB Control Number 0704– 0415. Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. Number of Respondents: 2,700,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 2,700,000. Average Burden per Response: 3 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 135,000 hours. Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to validate eligibility for all individuals applying for DoD benefits and privileges including but are not limited to, medical coverage, DoD identification cards, access to DoD installations, buildings or facilities, and access to DoD installations, buildings or facilities, and access to DoD computer systems and networks. This information collection is required to obtain the necessary data elements to determine eligible individual’s benefits and privileges, to provide a proper identification card reflecting those benefits and privileges, and to maintain a centralized database of the eligible population. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XC993


New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice; public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) 
Groundfish Oversight Committee and Electronic Monitoring Working Group 
(EMWG) will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in 
the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DATES: These meetings will be held December 9, 2013 and December 10, 
2013. For specific dates and times, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES:
    Meeting address: These meetings will be held at the Omni Providence 
Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02048; telephone: (401) 
598-8000; fax: (401) 598-8200.
    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:

Monday, December 9, 2013 Beginning at 9 a.m.--Groundfish Oversight 
Committee Agenda

    The Committee will review Plan Development Team (PDT) work related 
to the impacts of the alternatives under consideration in Framework 51 
and potentially select preferred alternatives. The Committee may 
receive a brief update from the PDT on the development of alternatives 
for Amendment 18. The Committee will also address other business as 
necessary.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Beginning at 9:30 a.m.--Electronic 
Monitoring Working Group Agenda

    The EMWG will continue its work on identifying barriers and 
possible solutions to implementing electronic monitoring in groundfish 
fishery sectors.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, those

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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.
Special Accommodations
    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies (see ADDRESSES), at 
least 5 working days prior to the meeting date.

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

    Dated: November 20, 2013.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-28180 Filed 11-22-13; 8:45 am]
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