Council Coordination Committee Meeting, 5380-5381 [2014-02074]

Download as PDF 5380 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2014 / Notices Written comments on the scope of issues to be addressed in the DEIS will be accepted until March 3, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the NOI identified by ‘‘NOAA– NMFS–2013–0181’’ by any of the following methods: • Electronic submissions: Submit electronic comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Go to www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=NOAA–NMFS–2013– 0181, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. • Mail: Submit written comments to Jack McGovern, Southeast Regional Office, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack McGovern, Southeast Regional Office, telephone: 727–824–5305, or email: john.mcgovern@noaa.gov. Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone: 843– 571–4366, or email: kim.iverson@ safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council and NMFS have implemented AMs for snapper-grouper species, AMs for golden crab, and sector allocations for dolphin. AMs for snapper-grouper species were established in 2010 through Amendments 17A and 17B to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (75 FR 76874, December 9, 2010, and 75 FR 82280, December 30, 2010, respectively) and in 2012 through the Comprehensive ACL Amendment (77 FR 15916, March 16, 2012) and Amendment 24 to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (77 FR 34254, June 11, 2012). AMs for golden crab were established in 2012 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 through the Comprehensive ACL Amendment (77 FR 15916, March 16, 2012). The DEIS for the Generic AM and Dolphin Allocation Amendment would consider alternatives to modify existing AMs for these species to provide consistency of AMs among species, and ensure overfishing does not occur. Sector allocations for dolphin were established in 2012 through the Comprehensive ACL Amendment (77 FR 15916, March 16, 2012), using a formula which provided equal weighting to long-term and short-term trends in landings. The long-term landings trend was from 1986 through 2008, and the short-term trend used landings from 2006 through 2008. The DEIS for the Generic AM and Dolphin Allocation Amendment would consider alternatives to modify existing sector allocations for dolphin. NMFS, in collaboration with the Council, will develop a DEIS to describe and analyze alternatives to address the management needs described above including the ‘‘no action’’ alternative. In accordance with NOAA’s Administrative Order 216–6, Section 5.02(c), Scoping Process, NMFS, in collaboration with the Council, has identified preliminary environmental issues as a means to initiate discussion for scoping purposes only. The public is invited to provide written comments on the preliminary issues, which are identified as actions and alternatives in the Generic AM and Dolphin Allocation Amendment scoping document. These preliminary issues may not represent the full range of issues that eventually will be evaluated in the DEIS. After the DEIS associated with Generic AM and Dolphin Allocation Amendment is completed, it will be filed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). After filing, the EPA will publish a notice of availability of the DEIS for public comment in the Federal Register. The DEIS will have a 45-day comment period. This procedure is pursuant to regulations issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 40 CFR parts 1500–1508) and to NOAA’s Administrative Order 216–6 regarding NOAA’s compliance with NEPA and the CEQ regulations. The Council and NMFS will consider public comments received on the DEIS in developing the final environmental impact statement (FEIS), and before voting to submit the final amendment to NMFS for Secretarial review, approval, and implementation. NMFS will announce in the Federal Register the availability of the final amendment and PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FEIS for public review during the Secretarial review period, and will consider all public comments prior to final agency action to approve, disapprove, or partially approve the final amendment. NMFS will announce, through a document published in the Federal Register, all public comment periods on the final amendment, its proposed implementing regulations, and the availability of its associated FEIS. NMFS will consider all public comments received during the Secretarial review period, whether they are on the final amendment, the proposed regulations, or the FEIS, prior to final agency action. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 28, 2014. Sean F. Corson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–02011 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD102 Council Coordination Committee Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: NMFS will host a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC), consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors in February 2014. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils, including budget allocations for FY 2014 and budget planning for FY 2015 and beyond, FY 2014 Priorities, update from the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Endangered Species Act work group report and the seafood certification process, fisheries allocation, national science program review, electronic monitoring workshop report, MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) reauthoization, National Fish Habitat Partnership Board‘s consideration of habitat in the fishery management process, and other topics related to implementation of the MSA. DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, recess at 5:30 p.m. or when business is SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2014 / Notices complete; and reconvene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, and adjourn by 4:30 p.m. or when business is complete. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Capitol Hill, 550 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, telephone 202–479–4000, fax 202–288– 4627. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William D. Chappell: telephone 301– 427–8505 or email at William.Chappell@noaa.gov; or Tara Scott: telephone 301–427–8505 or email at Tara.Scott@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006 established the Council Coordination Committee (CCC) by amending Section 302 (16 U.S.C. 1852) of the MSA. The committee consists of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils authorized by the MSA or other Council members or staff. NMFS will host this meeting and provide reports to the CCC for its information and discussion. All sessions are open to the public. Proposed Agenda tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 9 a.m.—Morning Session Begins 9:00– 9:35 Welcome and Introductions 9:35–10:05 NMFS Updates • NMFS FY14 Priorities • National Standard One • National Environmental Protection Act • Inspector General Report 10:05–10:20 Break 10:20–11:00 Council Report Round Robin 11:00–12:00 Management and Budget Update • FY 2014: Status, Council Funding • FY 2015: Update • Budget Outlook • FY 2015 and Beyond—Management and Administration Cost 12 p.m.—Lunch 1:30 p.m.—Afternoon Session Begins 1:30–2:15 Councils/Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Endangered Species Act (ESA) Working Group update 2:15–3:15 Councils/Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Seafood Certification Process 3:15–3:30 Break 3:30–4:30 Fisheries Allocation • National SSC Tasking • Next Steps 4:30–5:30 National Science Programs Review 17:23 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 Thursday, February 20, 2014 9 a.m.—Morning Session Begins 9:00–10:00 Electronic Monitoring Workshop Report 10:00 –10:15 Break 10:15–11:00 Revision of Operational Guidelines 11:00–12:00 Revisions to CCC Terms of Reference • Creating a National SSC 12 p.m.—Lunch 1:30 p.m.—Afternoon Session Begins 1:30–2:30 MSA Reauthorization • Hill Activity • HNR Committee Discussion Draft Bill • Follow up from October CCC Webinar/Next Steps 2:30–2:45 Break 2:45–3:45 National Fish Habitat Partnership Board Considering Habitat in the Fishery Management Process 3:45–4: 30 Other Business 4:30 p.m.—Adjourn. The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Special Accommodations Wednesday, February 19, 2014 VerDate Mar<15>2010 5:30—Adjourn for the day This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tara Scott at 301–427–8505 at least five working days prior to the meeting. Dated: January 27, 2014. Alan Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–02074 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 5381 in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 9 a.m. This meeting has been re-scheduled from January 22, 2014. DATES: ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777–2500; fax: (978) 750–7959. 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. The Recreational Advisory Panel (RAP) will meet to have a discussion of Habitat Omnibus Amendment 2 management alternatives related to the recreational groundfish fishery. Also, on the agenda will be a discussion of recreational accountability measures for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock. Other business may be discussed. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Special Accommodations National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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. RIN 0648–XD108 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting 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 rescheduling a public meeting of its Recreational Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 28, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–02020 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5380-5381]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD102


Council Coordination Committee Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: NMFS will host a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee 
(CCC), consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs, 
vice chairs, and executive directors in February 2014. The intent of 
this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils, 
including budget allocations for FY 2014 and budget planning for FY 
2015 and beyond, FY 2014 Priorities, update from the Marine Fisheries 
Advisory Committee Endangered Species Act work group report and the 
seafood certification process, fisheries allocation, national science 
program review, electronic monitoring workshop report, Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) reauthoization, National 
Fish Habitat Partnership Board`s consideration of habitat in the 
fishery management process, and other topics related to implementation 
of the MSA.

DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 
2014, recess at 5:30 p.m. or when business is

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complete; and reconvene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, and 
adjourn by 4:30 p.m. or when business is complete.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Capitol Hill, 
550 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, telephone 202-479-4000, fax 
202-288-4627.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William D. Chappell: telephone 301-
427-8505 or email at William.Chappell@noaa.gov; or Tara Scott: 
telephone 301-427-8505 or email at Tara.Scott@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006 established the 
Council Coordination Committee (CCC) by amending Section 302 (16 U.S.C. 
1852) of the MSA. The committee consists of the chairs, vice chairs, 
and executive directors of each of the eight Regional Fishery 
Management Councils authorized by the MSA or other Council members or 
staff. NMFS will host this meeting and provide reports to the CCC for 
its information and discussion. All sessions are open to the public.

Proposed Agenda

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

9 a.m.--Morning Session Begins
9:00- 9:35 Welcome and Introductions
9:35-10:05 NMFS Updates
     NMFS FY14 Priorities
     National Standard One
     National Environmental Protection Act
     Inspector General Report
10:05-10:20 Break
10:20-11:00 Council Report Round Robin
11:00-12:00 Management and Budget Update
     FY 2014: Status, Council Funding
     FY 2015: Update
     Budget Outlook
     FY 2015 and Beyond--Management and Administration Cost
12 p.m.--Lunch
1:30 p.m.--Afternoon Session Begins
1:30-2:15 Councils/Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Endangered 
Species Act (ESA) Working Group update
2:15-3:15 Councils/Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Seafood 
Certification Process
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Fisheries Allocation
     National SSC Tasking
     Next Steps
4:30-5:30 National Science Programs Review
5:30--Adjourn for the day

Thursday, February 20, 2014

9 a.m.--Morning Session Begins
9:00-10:00 Electronic Monitoring Workshop Report
10:00 -10:15 Break
10:15-11:00 Revision of Operational Guidelines
11:00-12:00 Revisions to CCC Terms of Reference
     Creating a National SSC
12 p.m.--Lunch
1:30 p.m.--Afternoon Session Begins
1:30-2:30 MSA Reauthorization
     Hill Activity
     HNR Committee Discussion Draft Bill
     Follow up from October CCC Webinar/Next Steps
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 National Fish Habitat Partnership Board Considering Habitat 
in the Fishery Management Process
3:45-4: 30 Other Business
4:30 p.m.--Adjourn.
    The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The 
CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Tara Scott at 301-427-8505 at least five working 
days prior to the meeting.

    Dated: January 27, 2014.
Alan Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02074 Filed 1-30-14; 8:45 am]
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