North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 2819-2820 [2014-00737]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The meeting will be held in the Polaris Suite of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 2004. 2819 RIN 0648–XD086 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Moore, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–713–7270, Fax: 301–713–0404; email: elizabeth.moore@ noaa.gov). ONMS serves as the trustee for 14 marine protected areas encompassing more than 170,000 square miles of ocean and Great Lakes waters from the Hawaiian Islands to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. National marine sanctuaries protect our Nation’s most vital coastal and marine natural and cultural resources, and through active research, management, and public engagement, sustains healthy environments that are the foundation for thriving communities and stable economies. One of the many ways ONMS ensures public participation in the designation and management of national marine sanctuaries is through the formation of advisory councils. The Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council) has been formed to provide advice and recommendations to the Director regarding the relationship of the ONMS with the business community. Additional information on the Council can be found at https:// sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/ welcome.html. Matters To Be Considered: This is the first meeting of the Council and as such will be devoted to introductory presentations and discussions about the National Marine Sanctuary System and the members of the Council. The agenda is subject to change. The agenda is available at https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/ management/bac/welcome.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431, et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program) Dated: January 7, 2014. Daniel J. Basta, Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–00619 Filed 1–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will hold public meetings in Seattle, WA. DATES: The meetings will be held February 3 through February 11, 2014. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA. 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 5, continuing through Tuesday, February 11, 2014. The Scientific Statistical Committee (SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 3 and continue through Wednesday, February 5, East Room. The Council’s Advisory Panel (AP) will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4 and continue through Saturday, February 8, Northwest Room. The Observer Advisory Committee will meet February 3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., South Room. The Ecosystem Committee will meet Tuesday, February 4, at 8:30 a.m., Marion Room. The Enforcement Committee will meet February 4, 1 p.m.–4 p.m., Marion Room. The Bering Sea Canyon Workshop will meet February 3, 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., Northwest Room. The Community Fishing Associations Workshop will meet February 10, 1 p.m.–6 p.m., South Room. 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 review of Magnuson Stevens Act (MSA) legislation and review of Regional Operating agreement) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2820 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 11 / Thursday, January 16, 2014 / Notices NMFS Management Report ADF&G Report USCG Report IPHC Report USFWS Report Protected Species Report 2. Gulf (GOA) of Alaska pot cod sector participation—discussion paper 3. GOA of Alaska Tendering—update/ discussion paper 4. Charter Halibut Common Pool proposal—review (T) 5. Definition of Fishing Guide—Final action 6. Grenadier Management—Final action 7. Bering Sea Aleutian Island (BSAI) Crab Bycatch Limits—Expanded Discussion paper 8. BSAI Halibut Prohibited Species Catch (PSC)—updated discussion paper 9. Community Development Quota (CDQ) Pacific cod fishery development—discussion paper 10. Aleutian Islands Pacific cod catcher vessel allocation/delivery— Update/Discussion paper 11. Steller Sea Lion (SSL) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)— action as necessary (T) 12. Observer Program performancereview outline 13. Electronic monitoring-update 14. Observer program regulatory amendments—discussion paper 15. Observer Advisory Committee Report 16. Ecosystem approach Vision Statement—review 17. Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem plan (FEP)—discussion paper 18. Chinook salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) from Alaska Fishery Science Center 19. Crab Modeling Workshop Report (SSC Only) 20. Groundfish and Crab Economic Stock Assessment Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) reports (SSC review) 21. Staff Tasking—Committees and Staff Tasking The Advisory Panel will address most of the same agenda issues as the Council except B reports. The SSC agenda will include the following issues: 1. Chinook EDR 2. BSAI Canyons Workshop 3. Crab Remodeling 4. Economic SAFES 5. Ecosystem Vision 6. Bering Sea FEP In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery management decisions, the SSC functions as the Councils primary peer review panel for scientific information as described by the Magnuson-Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:55 Jan 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines. The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/ npfmc/. Background documents, reports, and analyses for review are posted on the Council Web site in advance of the meeting. The names and organizational affiliations of SSC members are also posted on the Web site. 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 13, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–00737 Filed 1–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD085 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting 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 (Council) will hold meetings of the Administrative Policy, Outreach and Education, Shrimp, Sustainable Fisheries/ Ecosystem, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Gulf SEDAR Management Committees; and a meeting of the Full Council. The Council will also hold an informal public question and answer session regarding agenda items and a formal public comment session. DATES: The Council meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, February 3 until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 W. Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77056; telephone: (713) 960–8100. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL, 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Douglas Gregory, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630; fax: (813) 348–1711; email: doug.gregory@ gulfcouncil.org. The items of discussion for each individual management committee agenda are as follows: Administrative Policy Committee, Monday, February 3, 2014, 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Review of Draft Revised Administrative Handbook Outreach and Education Committee, Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon. 1. Review of Stakeholder Communication Survey Results 2. Summary of December 6, 2013 Outreach and Education Advisory Panel Webinar 3. Review of Gulfwide Recreational Angler Participation Sessions Full Council—(Closed Session), Monday, February 3, 2014, 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. 1. Report from NOAA General Counsel 2. Appointment of member to Ad Hoc Artificial Substrate Advisory Panel Shrimp Management Committee, Monday, February 3, 2014, 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. 1. Review of Draft Options Paper for Shrimp Amendment 15—Status Determination Criteria for Penaeid Shrimp and Adjustments to the Shrimp FMP Framework Procedure 2. Discussion of ACL Adjustment and Accountability Measures for Royal Red Shrimp Sustainable Fisheries/Ecosystem Management Committee, Monday, February 3, 2014, 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. 1. Scientific and Statistical Committee Recommendations and Discussion of Draft Framework Action—Update Tier 3 ACLS with Revised MRIP Landings 2. Discussion of Draft Framework Action to Define For-Hire Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico EEZ Reef Fish Management Committee, Monday, February 3, 2014, 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. 1. Summary of the Joint Council Committee on South Florida Management Issues and the Ad Hoc Goliath Grouper Joint Council Steering Committee meetings. 2. NMFS Update on Current MRIP Estimates SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 11 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD086


North Pacific Fishery Management 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 North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its 
advisory committees will hold public meetings in Seattle, WA.

DATES: The meetings will be held February 3 through February 11, 2014. 
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, 515 
Madison Street, Seattle, WA.
    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 5, continuing through Tuesday, 
February 11, 2014. The Scientific Statistical Committee (SSC) will 
begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 3 and continue through Wednesday, 
February 5, East Room. The Council's Advisory Panel (AP) will begin at 
8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4 and continue through Saturday, February 
8, Northwest Room. The Observer Advisory Committee will meet February 
3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., South Room. The Ecosystem Committee will meet 
Tuesday, February 4, at 8:30 a.m., Marion Room. The Enforcement 
Committee will meet February 4, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Marion Room. The Bering 
Sea Canyon Workshop will meet February 3, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., 
Northwest Room. The Community Fishing Associations Workshop will meet 
February 10, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., South Room. 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 review of Magnuson 
Stevens Act (MSA) legislation and review of Regional Operating 
agreement)

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    NMFS Management Report
    ADF&G Report
    USCG Report
    IPHC Report
    USFWS Report
    Protected Species Report
    2. Gulf (GOA) of Alaska pot cod sector participation--discussion 
paper
    3. GOA of Alaska Tendering--update/discussion paper
    4. Charter Halibut Common Pool proposal--review (T)
    5. Definition of Fishing Guide--Final action
    6. Grenadier Management--Final action
    7. Bering Sea Aleutian Island (BSAI) Crab Bycatch Limits--Expanded 
Discussion paper
    8. BSAI Halibut Prohibited Species Catch (PSC)--updated discussion 
paper
    9. Community Development Quota (CDQ) Pacific cod fishery 
development--discussion paper
    10. Aleutian Islands Pacific cod catcher vessel allocation/
delivery--Update/Discussion paper
    11. Steller Sea Lion (SSL) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)--
action as necessary (T)
    12. Observer Program performance-review outline
    13. Electronic monitoring-update
    14. Observer program regulatory amendments--discussion paper
    15. Observer Advisory Committee Report
    16. Ecosystem approach Vision Statement--review
    17. Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem plan (FEP)--discussion paper
    18. Chinook salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) from Alaska Fishery 
Science Center
    19. Crab Modeling Workshop Report (SSC Only)
    20. Groundfish and Crab Economic Stock Assessment Fishery 
Evaluation (SAFE) reports (SSC review)
    21. Staff Tasking--Committees and Staff Tasking
    The Advisory Panel will address most of the same agenda issues as 
the Council except B reports.
    The SSC agenda will include the following issues:
    1. Chinook EDR
    2. BSAI Canyons Workshop
    3. Crab Remodeling
    4. Economic SAFES
    5. Ecosystem Vision
    6. Bering Sea FEP
    In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery 
management decisions, the SSC functions as the Councils primary peer 
review panel for scientific information as described by the Magnuson-
Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard 2 
guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to 
satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the 
OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines.
    The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be 
posted at https://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/npfmc/. Background 
documents, reports, and analyses for review are posted on the Council 
Web site in advance of the meeting. The names and organizational 
affiliations of SSC members are also posted on the Web site.
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 13, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-00737 Filed 1-15-14; 8:45 am]
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