Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meeting, 11419-11420 [2014-04451]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 40 / Friday, February 28, 2014 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES hold a meeting of its Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel (AP) in North Charleston, SC. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone: (843) 744–4422 or (877) 227– 6963; fax: (843) 744–4472. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N. Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, SAFMC; telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520; email: kim.iverson@ safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items of discussion in the AP’s agenda are as follows: Agenda for Wednesday, March 19, 2014 1. Approve the current agenda as well as the minutes from the April 2013 Dolphin Wahoo AP meeting. 2. Receive a presentation on dolphin research from the Cooperative Science Services Center. 3. Receive an update on Dolphin Wahoo Amendment 5, pertaining to: Revision of accountability measures; changes to dolphin sector allocations; modifications to the framework for dolphin and wahoo; and changes to the Annual Catch Limit (ACL) and the Allowable Biological Catch (ABC). Review Scientific & Statistical Committee (SSC) comments on the amendment. 4. Receive an overview on Dolphin Wahoo Amendment 7, regarding the transport of fillets from Bahamian waters into the United States Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Discuss the amendment and provide AP recommendations. 5. Receive an overview of Dolphin Wahoo Amendment 8, regarding accountability measures (AMs). Discuss the amendment and provide AP recommendations. 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 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:47 Feb 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 auxiliary aids should be directed to the council office (see ADDRESSES) three (3) days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 25, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–04402 Filed 2–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD154 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (LEAP) in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee (LEC). DATES: The meeting will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA; telephone: (504) 586–0300. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Steven Atran, Senior Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630; fax: (813) 348–1711; email: steven.atran@ gulfcouncil.org and Mr. Steve Vanderkooy, Inter-jurisdictional Fisheries Coordinator, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; telephone: (228) 875–5912; email: svanderkooy@gsmfc.org. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11419 The items of discussion on the agenda are as follows: Joint Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Advisory Panel and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. 1. Adoption of Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes of the October 15, 2013 LEAP Meeting (LEC had no quorum) 3. Gulf Council Items a. Review Revised Definition of Charter Fishing b. Proposed Changes to Red Snapper IFQ Program c. Options Paper for Reef Fish Amendment 40—Sector Separation d. Red Snapper Slot Limits and Hook Size Possible Regulations 4. Implementation of NOAA turtle excluder device Boarding Form 5. Inter-jurisdictional Fisheries Program Activity a. Blue Crab b. Gulf Menhaden c. Gulf and Southern Flounder 6. State Report Highlights a. Florida b. Alabama c. Mississippi d. Louisiana e. Texas f. U.S. Coast Guard g. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement h. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 7. Other Business Adjourn The Law Enforcement Advisory Panel consists of principal law enforcement officers in each of the Gulf States, as well as the NOAA Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the NOAA General Counsel for Law Enforcement. A copy of the agenda and related materials can be obtained by calling the Council office at (813) 348–1630. 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 identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305© 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. These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kathy Pereira at SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 11420 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 40 / Friday, February 28, 2014 / Notices the Council Office (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 25, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–04451 Filed 2–27–14; 8:45 am] Standing and Special Shrimp SSC Agenda, Thursday, March 20, 2014, 8:30 a.m.—As Needed and Standing and Special Red Drum SSC Agenda, Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Conclusion of Shrimp SSC Until 5 p.m. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD155 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meetings. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of the Standing, Special Shrimp and Special Red Drum Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). DATES: The meetings will be held from 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 until 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meetings will be held at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 739 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Steven Atran, Senior Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630; fax: (813) 348–1711; email: steven.atran@ gulfcouncil.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items of discussion in the individual meeting agendas are as follows: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Standing and Special Shrimp SSC Agenda, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 1 p.m. Until 5 p.m. CST 1. Introductions and Adoption of Agenda 2. Approval of October 9, 2012 Shrimp SSC summary minutes 3. Review of new stock assessments for penaeid shrimp a. Brown shrimp VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:47 Feb 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 b. White shrimp c. Pink shrimp 4. Biological review of the Texas closure 5. Review draft options for shrimp amendment 15 status determination criteria for penaeid shrimp and adjustments to the shrimp FMP framework procedure 6. Discussion of ACL adjustment and accountability measures for royal red shrimp 7. Other Business 1. Introductions and adoption of agenda 2. Approval of May 19, 2010 Red Drum SSC summary minutes a. Approval of May 19, 2010 red drum portion of SSC summary minutes b. Review of January 23–24, 2014 red drum portion of Standing and Reef Fish SSC summary minutes (approval deferred until next Reef Fish SSC meeting) 3. Discussion of possible data poor methods to set OFL a. Review of method based on Martell and Froese b. Discussion of other data poor methods and data needs 4. Formation of a Data Triage Working Group a. Charge to the working group b. Selection of working group members 5. Plan of action and next steps Standing SSC Agenda, Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Conclusion of Red Drum SSC Until 5 p.m. CST 1. Analysis needs for further development of ABC control rule alternatives 2. Review of new National Standard 2 guidelines 3. Selection of SSC representative at April 7–11, 2014 Council meeting (Baton Rouge) 4. Other Business Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the Scientific and Statistical Committees for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical Committees will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take 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 Kathy Pereira at the Council Office (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 25, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–04450 Filed 2–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC576 Endangered Species; File No. 17787 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS Southeast Fisheries Center (SEFSC) (hereinafter ‘‘Permit Holder’’); 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 [Responsible Party: Bonnie Ponwith, Ph.D.], has been issued a permit to take smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) in Florida waters for purposes of scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 21, 2013, notice was published in the Federal Register (78 FR 17355) that a scientific research permit to take SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 40 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11419-11420]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04451]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD154


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public 
Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a meeting of its Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (LEAP) in 
conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission's Law 
Enforcement Committee (LEC).

DATES: The meeting will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 
March 18, 2014.

ADDRESSES:
    Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Royal Sonesta 
Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA; telephone: (504) 586-0300.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 
North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Steven Atran, Senior Fishery 
Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 
348-1630; fax: (813) 348-1711; email: steven.atran@gulfcouncil.org and 
Mr. Steve Vanderkooy, Inter-jurisdictional Fisheries Coordinator, Gulf 
States Marine Fisheries Commission; telephone: (228) 875-5912; email: 
svanderkooy@gsmfc.org.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items of discussion on the agenda are as 
follows: Joint Gulf Council's Law Enforcement Advisory Panel and Gulf 
States Marine Fisheries Commission's Law Enforcement Committee Meeting 
Agenda, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.

1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes of the October 15, 2013 LEAP Meeting (LEC had no 
quorum)
3. Gulf Council Items
    a. Review Revised Definition of Charter Fishing
    b. Proposed Changes to Red Snapper IFQ Program
    c. Options Paper for Reef Fish Amendment 40--Sector Separation
    d. Red Snapper Slot Limits and Hook Size Possible Regulations
4. Implementation of NOAA turtle excluder device Boarding Form
5. Inter-jurisdictional Fisheries Program Activity
    a. Blue Crab
    b. Gulf Menhaden
    c. Gulf and Southern Flounder
6. State Report Highlights
    a. Florida
    b. Alabama
    c. Mississippi
    d. Louisiana
    e. Texas
    f. U.S. Coast Guard
    g. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
    h. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
7. Other Business
    Adjourn

    The Law Enforcement Advisory Panel consists of principal law 
enforcement officers in each of the Gulf States, as well as the NOAA 
Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, 
and the NOAA General Counsel for Law Enforcement. A copy of the agenda 
and related materials can be obtained by calling the Council office at 
(813) 348-1630.
    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 identified in this notice and any issues 
arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action 
under section 305(copyright) 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. 
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Kathy Pereira at

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the Council Office (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to 
the meeting.

    Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are 
subject to change.


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

    Dated: February 25, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-04451 Filed 2-27-14; 8:45 am]
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