Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Meetings, 4152-4153 [2014-01418]

Download as PDF 4152 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 16 / Friday, January 24, 2014 / Notices Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 21, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–01417 Filed 1–23–14; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Dated: January 21, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. RIN 0648–XD097 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 10, 2014, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. Webinar registration and connection details are available at: https://www.mafmc.org/actions/msbframework-9. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 526–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to gather input from the Advisory Panel on upcoming Council actions, primarily Framework 9 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan. Framework 9 addresses concerns about slippage events on observed fishing trips. Slippage events occur when all or a portion of a haul is released before observers can document/sample the catch. Although issues not contained in this notice may be discussed, 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 TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:22 Jan 23, 2014 Jkt 232001 Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Saunders at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P SUMMARY: Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. [FR Doc. 2014–01416 Filed 1–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD098 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings. DATES: The meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 through Thursday, February 13, 2014. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton-Riverfront, 100 Middle St., New Bern, NC 28560; telephone: (252) 638–3585. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9 a.m.—The Council will convene. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.—The Climate Change and Fishery Science Workshop will be held. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 PO 00000 9 a.m.—The Council will convene. Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.—The Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole. 11:45 a.m. until 12 p.m.—The Ricks E Savage Award will be presented. 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.—Meeting 1 for the Omnibus Allowable Biological Catch (ABC) Framework will be held. 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.—Meeting 1 for Framework 8 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Plan regarding Scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRAs) will be held. 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.—The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Amendment will be discussed. 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.—A Data Portal Presentation will be held. 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.—The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will hold a public hearing pertaining to Coastal Migratory Pelagics (CMP) Amendment 1. Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.—Monkfish Framework 8 will be discussed. 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.—The Council will hold its regular Business Session to receive Organizational Reports, the New England and South Atlantic Liaison Reports, the Executive Director’s Report, the Science Report, Committee Reports, and conduct any continuing and/or new business. Agenda items by day for the Council’s Committees and the Council itself are: On Tuesday, February 11—A Climate Change and Fishery Science Workshop will be held. The purpose of the workshop is to inform the Council about the state of climate science relative to prediction of climate change and the expected ecosystem impacts/changes which may occur over the next two decades. Workshop outcomes will help the Council in the development of an adaptive fishery management framework that will effectively deal with ecosystem responses related to climate change. On Wednesday, February 12—The Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Slippage Framework (Framework Meeting 2—action to minimize slippage events on observed mackerel trips) and the Omnibus Observer Funding Amendment (review purpose, goals, and preliminary alternatives). The Ricks E Savage Award will be presented. Meeting 1 of the Omnibus ABC Framework (tier 2 assessment revision, multiyear issues, automatic incorporation of new reference points) will be discussed. Meeting 1 for Framework 8 to the Summer Flounders, Scup, and Black E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 16 / Friday, January 24, 2014 / Notices Sea Bass Plan regarding Scup GRAs will be held to review data/analyses on the current Northern and Southern GRAs and consider options to maintain, modify, or remove the current GRAs. The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Amendment will be discussed for approval and submission. A Data Portal Presentation will be held to review project goals, methods and illustrative draft maps of Mid-Atlantic fishing activity summarized by port and gear groups and provide advice to the MARCO Portal Team on best approaches and opportunities for engaging fishermen to review, discuss and improve project data and maps. The SAFMC will hold a public hearing pertaining to Amendment 1. The amendment will update the Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) for Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel and Gulf migratory group Spanish mackerel based on the recent stock assessment and new ABC recommendations from the Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs). On Thursday, February 13—Monkfish Framework 8 will be discussed to approve final measurements to consist of 2014–16 ABC/Annual Catch Target (ACT), Days-at-Sea, and Trip Limits and the northern boundary for Permit Category H vessels. The Council will hold its regular Business Session to receive Organizational Reports, the New England Council Liaison Report, the Executive Director’s Report, Science Report, Committee Reports, and conduct any continuing and/or new business. 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. TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:22 Jan 23, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: January 21, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–01418 Filed 1–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: This action adds products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by the nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and a service from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Effective Date: 2/24/2014. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Briscoe, Telephone: (703) 603– 7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Additions On 11/8/2013 (78 FR 67129–67130), the Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agency to provide the products and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organization that will furnish the products to the Government. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4153 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the products proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products are added to the Procurement List: Products NSN: 8455–00–NIB–0036—ID Card Holder, Dual Cards, Rigid Plastic, Black, W/Neck Lanyard. NSN: 8455–00–NIB–0037—ID Card Holder, Dual Cards, Rigid Plastic, Black. NSN: 8455–00–NIB–0039—Badge Holder, ID, Plastic, Clear, Waterproof W/Neck Lanyard. NPA: West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, San Angelo, TX. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX. Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. Deletions On 12/13/2013 (78 FR 75911–75912), the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the products and service listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the products and service deleted from the Procurement List. E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 16 (Friday, January 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4152-4153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01418]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD098


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); 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 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold public meetings.

DATES: The meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 through 
Thursday, February 13, 2014. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific 
dates and times.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton-
Riverfront, 100 Middle St., New Bern, NC 28560; telephone: (252) 638-
3585.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. 
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 
526-5255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

    9 a.m.--The Council will convene.
    9 a.m. until 5 p.m.--The Climate Change and Fishery Science 
Workshop will be held.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

    9 a.m.--The Council will convene.
    9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.--The Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Committee 
will meet as a Committee of the Whole.
    11:45 a.m. until 12 p.m.--The Ricks E Savage Award will be 
presented.
    1 p.m. until 2 p.m.--Meeting 1 for the Omnibus Allowable Biological 
Catch (ABC) Framework will be held.
    2 p.m. until 3 p.m.--Meeting 1 for Framework 8 to the Summer 
Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Plan regarding Scup Gear Restricted 
Areas (GRAs) will be held.
    3 p.m. until 4 p.m.--The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology 
Amendment will be discussed.
    4 p.m. until 5 p.m.--A Data Portal Presentation will be held.
    5 p.m. until 6 p.m.--The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council 
(SAFMC) will hold a public hearing pertaining to Coastal Migratory 
Pelagics (CMP) Amendment 1.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

    8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.--Monkfish Framework 8 will be discussed.
    9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.--The Council will hold its regular Business 
Session to receive Organizational Reports, the New England and South 
Atlantic Liaison Reports, the Executive Director's Report, the Science 
Report, Committee Reports, and conduct any continuing and/or new 
business.
    Agenda items by day for the Council's Committees and the Council 
itself are:
    On Tuesday, February 11--A Climate Change and Fishery Science 
Workshop will be held. The purpose of the workshop is to inform the 
Council about the state of climate science relative to prediction of 
climate change and the expected ecosystem impacts/changes which may 
occur over the next two decades. Workshop outcomes will help the 
Council in the development of an adaptive fishery management framework 
that will effectively deal with ecosystem responses related to climate 
change.
    On Wednesday, February 12--The Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish 
Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Slippage 
Framework (Framework Meeting 2--action to minimize slippage events on 
observed mackerel trips) and the Omnibus Observer Funding Amendment 
(review purpose, goals, and preliminary alternatives). The Ricks E 
Savage Award will be presented. Meeting 1 of the Omnibus ABC Framework 
(tier 2 assessment revision, multiyear issues, automatic incorporation 
of new reference points) will be discussed. Meeting 1 for Framework 8 
to the Summer Flounders, Scup, and Black

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Sea Bass Plan regarding Scup GRAs will be held to review data/analyses 
on the current Northern and Southern GRAs and consider options to 
maintain, modify, or remove the current GRAs. The Standardized Bycatch 
Reporting Methodology Amendment will be discussed for approval and 
submission. A Data Portal Presentation will be held to review project 
goals, methods and illustrative draft maps of Mid-Atlantic fishing 
activity summarized by port and gear groups and provide advice to the 
MARCO Portal Team on best approaches and opportunities for engaging 
fishermen to review, discuss and improve project data and maps. The 
SAFMC will hold a public hearing pertaining to Amendment 1. The 
amendment will update the Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) for Atlantic 
migratory group Spanish mackerel and Gulf migratory group Spanish 
mackerel based on the recent stock assessment and new ABC 
recommendations from the Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs).
    On Thursday, February 13--Monkfish Framework 8 will be discussed to 
approve final measurements to consist of 2014-16 ABC/Annual Catch 
Target (ACT), Days-at-Sea, and Trip Limits and the northern boundary 
for Permit Category H vessels.
    The Council will hold its regular Business Session to receive 
Organizational Reports, the New England Council Liaison Report, the 
Executive Director's Report, Science Report, Committee Reports, and 
conduct any continuing and/or new business.
    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 aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: January 21, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-01418 Filed 1-23-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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