Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings; Correction, 12156-12160 [2014-04754]

Download as PDF 12156 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 42 / Tuesday, March 4, 2014 / Notices Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. On November 22, 2013, NMFS published a notice inviting qualified commercial shark permit holders to submit applications to participate in the 2014 shark research fishery. The shark research fishery allows for the collection of fisherydependent data for future stock assessments and cooperative research with commercial fishermen to meet the shark research objectives of the Agency. Every year, the permit terms and permitted activities (e.g., number of hooks and trips, retention limits) specifically authorized for selected participants in the shark research fishery are designated depending on the scientific and research needs of the Agency, as well as the number of NMFS-approved observers available. In order to inform selected participants of this year’s specific permit requirements and ensure all terms and conditions of the permit are met, NMFS is holding a mandatory permit holder meeting (via conference call) for selected participants. The date and time of that meeting is announced in this notice. DATES: A conference call will be held on March 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: A conference call will be conducted. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on how to access the conference call. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karyl Brewster-Geisz or Delisse Ortiz at (301) 427–8503. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic shark fisheries are managed under the authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) is implemented by regulations at 50 CFR part 635. The final rule for Amendment 2 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (73 FR 35778, June 24, 2008, corrected at 73 FR 40658, July 15, 2008) established, among other things, a shark research fishery to maintain time-series data for stock assessments and to meet NMFS’ research objectives. The shark research fishery gathers important scientific data and allows selected commercial fishermen the opportunity to earn more revenue from selling the sharks caught, including sandbar sharks. Only the commercial shark fishermen selected to participate in the shark research fishery are authorized to land/harvest sandbar sharks subject to the sandbar quota tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 available each year. The 2014 sandbar shark quota is 116.6 mt dw per year. The selected shark research fishery participants also have access to the research large coastal shark, small coastal shark, and pelagic shark quotas subject to retention limits and quotas per §§ 635.24 and 635.27, respectively. On November 22, 2013 (78 FR 70018), we published a notice inviting qualified commercial shark directed and incidental permit holders to submit an application to participate in the 2014 shark research fishery. We received 13 applications, of which 12 applicants were determined to meet all the qualifications. From the 12 qualified applicants, we randomly selected 5 participants after considering how to meet research objectives in particular regions. NMFS expects to invite qualified commercial shark permit holders to submit an application for the 2015 shark research fishery later this year. As with past years, the 2014 permit terms and permitted activities (e.g., number of hooks and trips, retention limits) specifically authorized for selected participants in the shark research fishery were designated depending on the scientific and research needs of the Agency as well as the number of NMFS-approved observers available. In order to inform selected participants of this year’s specific permit requirements and ensure all terms and conditions of the permit are met, per the requirements of § 635.32(f)(4), we are holding a mandatory permit holder meeting via conference call. Conference Call Date, Time, and Dialin Number The conference call will be held on March 18, 2014, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (EST). Participants and interested parties should call 888–790–3083 and use the passcode 7622417. Selected participants who do not attend will not be allowed to participate in the shark research fishery. While the conference call is mandatory for selected participants, other interested parties may call in and listen to the discussion. Selected participants are encouraged to invite their captain, crew, or anyone else who may assist them in meeting the terms and conditions of the shark research fishery permit. Dated: February 27, 2014. James P. Burgess, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–04768 Filed 3–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD143 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings; Correction National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of amendment to a public meeting notice. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its 115th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and its 159th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also convene meetings of the Marianas Plan Team (PT), Guam Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC), the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI) REAC, the Mariana Archipelago Advisory Panel (AP) and the Council’s Program Planning Standing Committee and Executive and Budget Standing Committee. SUMMARY: The meetings will be held from March 11 through March 21, 2014. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522–8220. Guam Hilton Hotel, 202 Hilton Road, Tumon Bay, Guam GU 96913; telephone: (671) 646–1835. Fiesta Hotel, Saipan Beach, Garapan, MP CNMI 96950; telephone: (670) 234– 6412. Background documents will be available from, and written comments should be sent to, Mr. Arnold Palacios, Chair, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, telephone: (808) 522–8220 or fax: (808) 522–8226. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is being re-published in its entirety due to a few changes. The original notice published February 21, 2014 (79 FR 9890). The 115th SSC meeting will be held in Honolulu on March 11–13, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; the Marianas PT on March 14, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; the CNMI REAC will meet on March 14, DATES: E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 42 / Tuesday, March 4, 2014 / Notices 2014 between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; The Joint Marianas PT and AP on March 14, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 15, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and the Guam REAC will meet on March 19, 2014 between 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Council’s Executive and Budget Standing Committee will meet on Saipan on March 16, 2014 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and its Program Planning Standing Committee will meet on Saipan on March 17, 2014 between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; and the 159th Council Meeting will be held on Saipan between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 17, 2014 and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 18, 2014; and in Guam between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 20, 2014, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 21, 2014. In addition, the Council will host Fishers Forums on Saipan on March 17, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and on Guam on March 20, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The 115th SSC will be held at the Council’s Office in Honolulu; the Guam REAC, Marianas PT and AP will be held at the Guam Hilton Hotel, Tumon Bay, Guam; the Council’s Standing Committees, the CNMI REAC, the 159th Council Meeting on March 17 and 18 and Fishers Forum on March 17 will be held at the Fiesta Hotel, Garapan, Saipan, CNMI. The Council Meeting on March 20 and 21 and the Fishers Forum on March 20 will be held at the Guam Hilton Hotel. In addition to the agenda items listed here, the SSC and Council will hear recommendations from Council advisory groups. Public comment periods will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Schedule and Agenda for 115th SSC Meeting tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1. Introductions 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs 3. Status of the 115th SSC Meeting Recommendations 4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director 5. Remarks from the New NMFS Senior Scientist for Ecosystem Research 6. Insular Fisheries A. Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Area (BRFA) Management Plan B. Report from MHI Bottomfish Working Group Research Priorities C. Report on the CNMI Bottomfish Scoping (Action Item) VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 12157 of the World Information Base 2. Proposed Rule to List 66 Species of Coral as Endangered or Threatened under the ESA 3. Green Turtle Status Review 4. North Pacific Humpback Whale Petition 5. Proposed 2014 List of Fisheries 6. Other Relevant Actions F. Report of the Protected Species Advisory Committee Meeting G. Public Comment H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations D. Informing Creel Survey Adjustment Factors Using Village-based Fisheries Profiles E. Estimation of Catch Weight of Reef Fish from Hawaii Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistical Survey (HMRFSS) F. Hawaii Kumu (White-saddle Goatfish) Stock Assessment G. Public Comment H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 7. Program Planning A. Report from P-star Working Group (Action Item) B. Specifying Acceptable Biological Catches for the Coral Reef Species in the Western Pacific Region (Action Item) C. Social Science Program Plan D. Public Comment E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014 10. Other Business A. Electronic Monitoring Workshop B. Fishery Ecosystem Plans (FEP) and Program Review C. 116th SSC Meeting 11. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Schedule and Agenda for Marianas PT Meeting 8. Pelagic Fisheries A. Longline Fisheries Quarterly Reports 1. Hawaii 2. American Samoa B. Economic Collapse of American Samoa Longline Fishery (Action Item) C. Experimental Fishing Permit— American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (Action Item) D. Modifying Hawaii Longline Fishery Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit (Action Item) E. Bigeye Tuna Movement Workshop F. Disproportionate Burden Workshop G. Workshop on Ecosystem Approaches to Pelagic Fisheries Management H. International Fisheries 1. 10th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC 10) 2. International Scientific Committee (ISC) I. Public Comment J. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 9. Protected Species A. Leatherback Turtle Bycatch Analysis and Revised TurtleWatch B. SSC Subcommittee Review of the Insular False Killer Whale Photo-ID Data Analysis C. Update on the Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports D. Analysis of Impacts under the Deep-set Longline Biological Opinion E. Updates on Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Actions 1. Results of an Update of the Corals 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday March 14, 2014 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Assignment of Rapporteurs 4. Report on Previous Plan Team Recommendations and Council Actions 5. Review of the Status of the Western Pacific Insular Fisheries A. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands i. Update of fishery dependent and independent studies ii. Coral Reef Fisheries iii. Incorporating BioSampling Data in the Annual Report iv. Bottomfish Fisheries v. Discussions B. Guam i. Update of Fishery Dependent and Independent Studies ii. Coral Reef Fisheries iii. Report on Data Summaries for the Guam BioSampling Program iv. Bottomfish Fisheries v. Discussions 6. Discussion on the Non-Commercial Module for the Annual Report 7. Planning for the Joint Archipelagic Plan Team Meeting 8. Pre-Workshop Activities for the Technical Committee of the Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee 9. General Discussions 10. Other Business 11. Public Comment PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Schedule and Agenda for CNMI REAC Meeting 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 1. Welcome and Introductions E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 12158 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 42 / Tuesday, March 4, 2014 / Notices 2. Status Report on 158th Council Meeting Recommendations regarding CNMI 3. Council Action Items for 159th meeting A. CNMI Bottomfish Management— Removing the 50 Nautical Mile Area Closure for Large Vessels Fishing Around the CNMI Southern Islands B. Coral Reef Annual Catch Limits C. Discussion and Recommendations 4. Local CNMI Issues A. President Proclamation on Territorial Waters B. Status of Local Activities to Address Conflicting Shark Regulations i. Legislative ii. Administration C. Military Activities i. Prepositioning Ships ii. Tinian, Farallon de Medinilla (FDM) and Pagan iii. Discussion and Recommendations 5. Other Business 6. Public Comment 7. Discussion and Recommendations Schedule and Agenda for Joint Marianas PT and AP Meeting tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Status of the Marianas Fisheries 3. Status of the Council a. New at the Council i. Advisory Group Changes (NonCommercial Fisheries Advisory Committee, Protected Species Advisory Committee, Education, Climate Change and Marine Spatial Planning) ii. AP Solicitation this Year (New 4year Term Starting 2015) iii. Outreach-Web site, E-newsletter, etc. b. Status of 2013 AP Recommendations c. Council Action Items i. Annual Catch Limits for Coral Reef Species ii. CNMI Bottomfish Management— Removing the 50 Nautical Mile Area Closure for Large Vessels Fishing Around the CNMI Southern Islands d. Updates on Projects and Issues i. Data Collection Efforts 1. Guam Military Data Collection Project 2. CNMI Data Collection Efforts ii. Fishery Development 1. Guam Projects 2. CNMI Projects iii. Community Projects 1. Malesso Community-based Marine Resource Plan 4. Advisory Panel Reports VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 a. Guam b. CNMI 5. Public Comment 6. Day 1 Recommendations and Wrap up 7. Day 2 Workshop Introduction and Expectations 7. Discussion and Recommendations 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2014 8. Marianas Fishery Ecosystem Plan Review and Priorities Workshop a. Plenary-Overview and Purpose, Setting the Process Stage i. Current/Traditional Approaches to Management ii. Current Policies, Regulations and Factors iii. Review of Available Information iv. Review of Regulatory Regime v. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and Habitat of Particular Concern (HAPC) vi. Instructions for Plenary and Breakout b. Breakout Session 1: Data Gathering c. Breakout Session 2: Defining Needs and Priorities d. Plenary-Report Back from Groups e. Breakout Session 3: Developing Management Strategies and Measures f. Breakout Session 4: Crafting an Effective Plan g. Plenary-Report Back from Groups h. Plenary-Wrap-up and Discussion Program Planning Standing Committee Schedule for Council Standing Committee Meetings 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2014 Executive and Budget Standing Committee Schedule and Agenda for 159th Council Meeting 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2014 1. Opening Ceremony and Introductions 2. Opening Remarks 3. Approval of the 159th Agenda 4. Approval of the 158th Meeting Minutes 5. Executive Director’s Report 6. Election of Officers 7. Agency Reports A. National Marine Fisheries Service 1. Pacific Islands Regional Office 2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) a. 2014 PIFSC Plan B. NOAA General Counsel, Pacific Islands Region 1. Report on Compact Impact related to Fishing C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. Enforcement Section 1. U.S. Coast Guard Schedule and Agenda for Guam REAC 2. NMFS Office for Law Enforcement Meeting 3. NOAA General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, E. Public Comment 2014 F. Council Discussion and Action 1. Welcome and Introductions 8. Marianas Archipelago—Part 1: CNMI 2. Status Report on 158th Council A. Arongol Falu Meeting Recommendations for B. Legislative Report Guam C. Enforcement Issues 3. Community Resource Management D. Marianas Trench Marine National Activities and Issues Monument A. Malesso Community-based 1. President’s Proclamation regarding Management Plan for Coastal and Northern Islands, Tinian and Marine Resources Farallon de Medinilla B. Micronesia Compact Issues Related E. Bottomfish Area Closure to Fisheries Modification (Action Item) i. Community Issues and Concerns F. Report on CNMI Projects Regarding Fishing Activities 1. Data Collection Efforts ii. Report on GC Review of Compact 2. CNMI Commercial Dock Report Impact Issues Related to Fishing 3. Marianas Skipjack Assessment C. Community Concerns regarding Report Military Impact to Fishing 4. Status of Fish Market Development Community at Fishing Base D. Discussion G. Community Activities and Issues 4. NOAA Initiatives 1. Military Initiatives on Tinian A. NOAA Research Cruise Plans for the 2. Military Proposed Plans and Status Mariana Islands H. Education and Outreach Initiatives B. NOAA Habitat Blueprint 1. Report of the Lunar Calendar designation of Manell-Geus, Guam I. Advisory Group Recommendations C. Discussion 1. AP Recommendations 5. Other Business 2. PT recommendations 3. REAC Recommendations 6. Public Comment PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 42 / Tuesday, March 4, 2014 / Notices J. SSC Recommendations K. Public Hearing L. Council Discussion and Action 6 p.m.–9 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2014 Fishers Forum: Are Sharks the Frontier? 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9. Program Planning and Research A. Report from P-star Working Group (Action Item) B. Report from the Social Economic Ecological Management Uncertainty (SEEM) Working Group (Action Item) C. Specifying Annual Catch Limits for the Coral Reef Species in the Western Pacific Region (Action Item) D. Social Science Program Plan E. Five-year Program Review F. Education and Outreach G. Advisory Group Recommendations 1. AP Recommendations 2. PT Recommendations H. SSC Recommendations I. Program Planning Standing Committee Recommendations J. Public Hearing K. Council Discussion and Action 10. American Samoa Archipelago A. Motu Lipoti B. Fono Report C. Enforcement Issues D. Community Activities and Issues 1. Update on Community Fisheries Development 2. Seafood Market Training Workshop E. Education and Outreach Initiatives F. SSC Recommendations G. Public Comment H. Council Discussion and Action 11. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014 Guam Opening Ceremony and Introductions Welcoming remarks 12. Marianas Archipelago—Part 2: Guam A. Isla Informe B. Legislative Report C. Enforcement Issues D. Report on Guam Projects and Programs 1. Status Report on the Manahak (rabbitfish) Project 2. Status Report on the Fishing Platform Project 3. Status Report on Agat Dock A project 4. Marianas Skipjack Assessment Report 5. Guam Military Data Collection Project E. Community Development Activities and Issues VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 1. Malesso Community-based Marine Resource Plan 2. Report on the Piti Pride Tepungan Wide 3. NOAA Habitat Blue Print 4. Ritidian Point Firing Range Proposal 5. Report on Compact Impact related to Fishing F. Education and Outreach Initiatives 1. Report of the Lunar Calendar Festival 2. Festival of the Pacific Arts 2016 3. President’s Proclamation on Climate Change G. Advisory Group Recommendations 1. AP Recommendations 2. PT Recommendations 3. REAC Recommendations H. SSC Recommendations I. Public Comment J. Council Discussion and Action 13. Protected Species A. Update on Marine Mammal Stock Assessments B. Deep-set Longline Fishery Biological Opinion C. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Actions 1. Results of an Update of the Corals of the World Information Base 2. Proposed Rule to List 66 Species of Coral as Endangered or Threatened under the ESA 3. Green Turtle Status Review 4. North Pacific Humpback Whale Petition 5. Proposed 2014 List of Fisheries 6. Other Relevant Actions D. Report on the Insular Sea Turtle Programs E. Advisory Group Recommendations 1. Protected Species Advisory Committee Recommendations 2. AP Recommendations 3. PT Recommendations 4. REAC Recommendations F. SSC Recommendations G. Public Comment H. Council Discussion and Action 14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items 6 p.m.–9 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014 Fishers Forum: Malesso Communitybased Marine Management Plan 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2014 15. Pelagic & International Fisheries A. Economic Collapse of American Samoa Longline Fishery (Action Item) B. Experimental Fishing Permit— American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (Action Item) C. Modifying Hawaii Longline Fishery EPO Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12159 (Action Item) D. Bigeye Tuna Movement Workshop E. Disproportionate Burden Workshop F. International Fisheries 1. WCPFC 10 2. ISC 3. North Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organization (NPRFMO) 4. South Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organization (SPRFMO) G. Longline Fisheries Quarterly Reports H. Advisory Group Recommendations 1. AP Recommendations 2. PT Recommendations 3. REAC Recommendations I. SSC Recommendations J. Public Hearing K. Council Discussion and Recommendations 16. Hawaii Archipelago A. Moku Pepa B. Legislative Report C. Enforcement D. Main Hawaiian Island Bottomfish 1. State of Hawaii BRFA Management Plan 2. Bottomfish Working Group E. Community Projects, Activities and Issues 1. Supporting the Aha Moku System 2. Outreach and Education Report F. SSC Recommendations G. Public Comment H. Council Discussion and Action 17. Administrative Matters A. Financial Reports B. Administrative Reports C. Standard Operating Practices and Procedures (SOPP) Review and Changes D. Council Family Changes E. Meetings and Workshops F. Report on Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) Reauthorization G. Other Business H. Standing Committee Recommendations I. Public Comment J. Council Discussion and Action 18. Other Business Non-Emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 159th meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 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. E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 12160 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 42 / Tuesday, March 4, 2014 / Notices Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 27, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–04754 Filed 3–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC668 Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seismic Survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental harassment authorization; request for comments. AGENCY: NMFS received an application from Furie Operating Alaska LLC (Furie) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to a proposed 3D seismic survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska, between May 2014 and May 2015. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS requests comments on its proposal to issue an IHA to Furie to take, by Level B harassment only, six species of marine mammals during the specified activity. DATES: Comments and information must be received no later than April 3, 2014. ADDRESSES: Comments on the application should be addressed to Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The mailbox address for providing email comments is ITP.Hopper@noaa.gov. NMFS is not responsible for email comments sent to addresses other than the one provided here. Comments sent via email, including all attachments, must not exceed a 10-megabyte file size. Instructions: All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted to https://www.nmfs. noaa.gov/pr/permits/incidental.htm tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example, name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. An electronic copy of the application used in this document may be obtained by writing to the address specified above, telephoning the contact listed below (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or visiting the internet at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental.htm. Documents cited in this notice may also be viewed, by appointment, during regular business hours, at the aforementioned address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian D. Hopper, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct the Secretary of Commerce to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region if certain findings are made and either regulations are issued or, if the taking is limited to harassment, a notice of a proposed authorization is provided to the public for review. Authorization for incidental takings shall be granted if NMFS finds that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s), will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for subsistence uses (where relevant), and if the permissible methods of taking and requirements pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring and reporting of such takings are set forth. NMFS has defined ‘‘negligible impact’’ in 50 CFR 216.103 as ‘‘. . . an impact resulting from the specified activity that cannot be reasonably expected to, and is not reasonably likely to, adversely affect the species or stock through effects on annual rates of recruitment or survival.’’ Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA established an expedited process by which citizens of the U.S. can apply for an authorization to incidentally take small numbers of marine mammals by harassment. Section 101(a)(5)(D) establishes a 45-day time limit for NMFS review of an application followed by a 30-day public notice and comment period on any proposed authorizations for the incidental harassment of marine mammals. Within PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny the authorization. Except with respect to certain activities not pertinent here, the MMPA defines ‘‘harassment’’ as: ‘‘any act of pursuit, torment, or annoyance which (i) has the potential to injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild [Level A harassment]; or (ii) has the potential to disturb a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing disruption of behavioral patterns, including, but not limited to, migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or sheltering [Level B harassment].’’ Summary of Request NMFS received an application on January 23, 2013, from Furie for the taking, by harassment, of marine mammals incidental to a 3D seismic survey program in Cook Inlet, Alaska. In response to questions and comments from NMFS, a revised application was submitted on March 7, 2013. Furie then decided to postpone the proposed seismic survey until 2014 and further revisions were made to the IHA application to reflect this change in scheduling, and a final revised application was submitted to NMFS on December 11, 2013. The seismic survey would be conducted during the 2014 open water season (May to November), but the IHA would be valid for 12 months to account for changes in the schedule due to weather, shut downs from the presence of marine mammals, or equipment maintenance. The proposed 3D seismic surveys would employ the use of two source vessels. Each source vessel would be equipped with compressors and 2400 in3 air gun arrays, although a lesser volume may be used if practicable. The two vessels would work in tandem, alternating discharge of the arrays to allow for efficient data acquisition and resulting in fewer survey hours. In addition, one source vessel would be equipped with a 440 in3 to 1,800 in3 shallow water air gun array, which it can deploy at high tide in the intertidal area in less than 1.8 m of water. The sensor, or receiving, system would be deployed to rest on the seafloor. The proposed survey would take place in the Kitchen Lights Unit (KLU) area of Cook Inlet, which encompasses approximately 337 km2 (130 square miles (mi2). In order to acquire data from the entire KLU area, the proposed seismic survey would be conducted in Cook Inlet from approximately Tyonek at the northern extent to the Forelands in the south, encompassing approximately 868 km2 (335 mi2) of E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1

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[FR Doc No: 2014-04754]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD143


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings; 
Correction

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

ACTION: Notice of amendment to a public meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold meetings of its 115th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) 
and its 159th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management 
issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also convene 
meetings of the Marianas Plan Team (PT), Guam Regional Ecosystem 
Advisory Committee (REAC), the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas 
(CNMI) REAC, the Mariana Archipelago Advisory Panel (AP) and the 
Council's Program Planning Standing Committee and Executive and Budget 
Standing Committee.

DATES: The meetings will be held from March 11 through March 21, 2014. 
For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES:
    Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; 
telephone: (808) 522-8220.
    Guam Hilton Hotel, 202 Hilton Road, Tumon Bay, Guam GU 96913; 
telephone: (671) 646-1835.
    Fiesta Hotel, Saipan Beach, Garapan, MP CNMI 96950; telephone: 
(670) 234-6412.
    Background documents will be available from, and written comments 
should be sent to, Mr. Arnold Palacios, Chair, Western Pacific Fishery 
Management Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, 
telephone: (808) 522-8220 or fax: (808) 522-8226.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; 
telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is being re-published in its 
entirety due to a few changes. The original notice published February 
21, 2014 (79 FR 9890). The 115th SSC meeting will be held in Honolulu 
on March 11-13, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; the Marianas PT on 
March 14, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; the CNMI REAC will meet on 
March 14,

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2014 between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; The Joint Marianas PT and AP on 
March 14, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 15, 2014 between 
8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and the Guam REAC will meet on March 19, 2014 
between 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Council's Executive and Budget 
Standing Committee will meet on Saipan on March 16, 2014 between 3 p.m. 
and 5 p.m. and its Program Planning Standing Committee will meet on 
Saipan on March 17, 2014 between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; and the 159th 
Council Meeting will be held on Saipan between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on 
March 17, 2014 and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 18, 2014; and in 
Guam between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 20, 2014, and between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m. on March 21, 2014. In addition, the Council will host 
Fishers Forums on Saipan on March 17, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. 
and on Guam on March 20, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
    The 115th SSC will be held at the Council's Office in Honolulu; the 
Guam REAC, Marianas PT and AP will be held at the Guam Hilton Hotel, 
Tumon Bay, Guam; the Council's Standing Committees, the CNMI REAC, the 
159th Council Meeting on March 17 and 18 and Fishers Forum on March 17 
will be held at the Fiesta Hotel, Garapan, Saipan, CNMI. The Council 
Meeting on March 20 and 21 and the Fishers Forum on March 20 will be 
held at the Guam Hilton Hotel.
    In addition to the agenda items listed here, the SSC and Council 
will hear recommendations from Council advisory groups. Public comment 
periods will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which 
agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as 
necessary to complete scheduled business.

Schedule and Agenda for 115th SSC Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 115th SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Remarks from the New NMFS Senior Scientist for Ecosystem Research
6. Insular Fisheries
    A. Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Area 
(BRFA) Management Plan
    B. Report from MHI Bottomfish Working Group Research Priorities
    C. Report on the CNMI Bottomfish Scoping (Action Item)
    D. Informing Creel Survey Adjustment Factors Using Village-based 
Fisheries Profiles
    E. Estimation of Catch Weight of Reef Fish from Hawaii Marine 
Recreational Fisheries Statistical Survey (HMRFSS)
    F. Hawaii Kumu (White-saddle Goatfish) Stock Assessment
    G. Public Comment
    H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
7. Program Planning
    A. Report from P-star Working Group (Action Item)
    B. Specifying Acceptable Biological Catches for the Coral Reef 
Species in the Western Pacific Region (Action Item)
    C. Social Science Program Plan
    D. Public Comment
    E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014

8. Pelagic Fisheries
    A. Longline Fisheries Quarterly Reports
    1. Hawaii
    2. American Samoa
    B. Economic Collapse of American Samoa Longline Fishery (Action 
Item)
    C. Experimental Fishing Permit--American Samoa Large Vessel 
Prohibited Area (Action Item)
    D. Modifying Hawaii Longline Fishery Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) 
Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit (Action Item)
    E. Bigeye Tuna Movement Workshop
    F. Disproportionate Burden Workshop
    G. Workshop on Ecosystem Approaches to Pelagic Fisheries Management
    H. International Fisheries
    1. 10th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries 
Commission (WCPFC 10)
    2. International Scientific Committee (ISC)
    I. Public Comment
    J. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
9. Protected Species
    A. Leatherback Turtle Bycatch Analysis and Revised TurtleWatch
    B. SSC Subcommittee Review of the Insular False Killer Whale Photo-
ID Data Analysis
    C. Update on the Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports
    D. Analysis of Impacts under the Deep-set Longline Biological 
Opinion
    E. Updates on Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal 
Protection Act (MMPA) Actions
    1. Results of an Update of the Corals of the World Information Base
    2. Proposed Rule to List 66 Species of Coral as Endangered or 
Threatened under the ESA
    3. Green Turtle Status Review
    4. North Pacific Humpback Whale Petition
    5. Proposed 2014 List of Fisheries
    6. Other Relevant Actions
    F. Report of the Protected Species Advisory Committee Meeting
    G. Public Comment
    H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014

10. Other Business
    A. Electronic Monitoring Workshop
    B. Fishery Ecosystem Plans (FEP) and Program Review
    C. 116th SSC Meeting
11. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

Schedule and Agenda for Marianas PT Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday March 14, 2014

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Assignment of Rapporteurs
4. Report on Previous Plan Team Recommendations and Council Actions
5. Review of the Status of the Western Pacific Insular Fisheries
    A. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
    i. Update of fishery dependent and independent studies
    ii. Coral Reef Fisheries
    iii. Incorporating BioSampling Data in the Annual Report
    iv. Bottomfish Fisheries
    v. Discussions
    B. Guam
    i. Update of Fishery Dependent and Independent Studies
    ii. Coral Reef Fisheries
    iii. Report on Data Summaries for the Guam BioSampling Program
    iv. Bottomfish Fisheries
    v. Discussions
6. Discussion on the Non-Commercial Module for the Annual Report
7. Planning for the Joint Archipelagic Plan Team Meeting
8. Pre-Workshop Activities for the Technical Committee of the Fishery 
Data Collection and Research Committee
9. General Discussions
10. Other Business
11. Public Comment

Schedule and Agenda for CNMI REAC Meeting

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014

1. Welcome and Introductions

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2. Status Report on 158th Council Meeting Recommendations regarding 
CNMI
3. Council Action Items for 159th meeting
    A. CNMI Bottomfish Management--Removing the 50 Nautical Mile Area 
Closure for Large Vessels Fishing Around the CNMI Southern Islands
    B. Coral Reef Annual Catch Limits
    C. Discussion and Recommendations
4. Local CNMI Issues
    A. President Proclamation on Territorial Waters
    B. Status of Local Activities to Address Conflicting Shark 
Regulations
    i. Legislative
    ii. Administration
    C. Military Activities
    i. Prepositioning Ships
    ii. Tinian, Farallon de Medinilla (FDM) and Pagan
    iii. Discussion and Recommendations
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment
7. Discussion and Recommendations

Schedule and Agenda for Joint Marianas PT and AP Meeting

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Status of the Marianas Fisheries
3. Status of the Council
    a. New at the Council
    i. Advisory Group Changes (Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory 
Committee, Protected Species Advisory Committee, Education, Climate 
Change and Marine Spatial Planning)
    ii. AP Solicitation this Year (New 4-year Term Starting 2015)
    iii. Outreach-Web site, E-newsletter, etc.
    b. Status of 2013 AP Recommendations
    c. Council Action Items
    i. Annual Catch Limits for Coral Reef Species
    ii. CNMI Bottomfish Management--Removing the 50 Nautical Mile Area 
Closure for Large Vessels Fishing Around the CNMI Southern Islands
    d. Updates on Projects and Issues
    i. Data Collection Efforts
    1. Guam Military Data Collection Project
    2. CNMI Data Collection Efforts
    ii. Fishery Development
    1. Guam Projects
    2. CNMI Projects
    iii. Community Projects
    1. Malesso Community-based Marine Resource Plan
4. Advisory Panel Reports
    a. Guam
    b. CNMI
5. Public Comment
6. Day 1 Recommendations and Wrap up
7. Day 2 Workshop Introduction and Expectations

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014

8. Marianas Fishery Ecosystem Plan Review and Priorities Workshop
    a. Plenary-Overview and Purpose, Setting the Process Stage
    i. Current/Traditional Approaches to Management
    ii. Current Policies, Regulations and Factors
    iii. Review of Available Information
    iv. Review of Regulatory Regime
    v. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and Habitat of Particular Concern 
(HAPC)
    vi. Instructions for Plenary and Breakout
    b. Breakout Session 1: Data Gathering
    c. Breakout Session 2: Defining Needs and Priorities
    d. Plenary-Report Back from Groups
    e. Breakout Session 3: Developing Management Strategies and 
Measures
    f. Breakout Session 4: Crafting an Effective Plan
    g. Plenary-Report Back from Groups
    h. Plenary-Wrap-up and Discussion

Schedule and Agenda for Guam REAC Meeting

1:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Status Report on 158th Council Meeting Recommendations for Guam
3. Community Resource Management Activities and Issues
    A. Malesso Community-based Management Plan for Coastal and Marine 
Resources
    B. Micronesia Compact Issues Related to Fisheries
    i. Community Issues and Concerns Regarding Fishing Activities
    ii. Report on GC Review of Compact Impact Issues Related to Fishing
    C. Community Concerns regarding Military Impact to Fishing 
Community
    D. Discussion
4. NOAA Initiatives
A. NOAA Research Cruise Plans for the Mariana Islands
    B. NOAA Habitat Blueprint designation of Manell-Geus, Guam
    C. Discussion
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment
7. Discussion and Recommendations

Schedule for Council Standing Committee Meetings

3 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2014

Executive and Budget Standing Committee

7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2014

Program Planning Standing Committee

Schedule and Agenda for 159th Council Meeting

10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2014

1. Opening Ceremony and Introductions
2. Opening Remarks
3. Approval of the 159th Agenda
4. Approval of the 158th Meeting Minutes
5. Executive Director's Report
6. Election of Officers
7. Agency Reports
    A. National Marine Fisheries Service
    1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
    2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)
    a. 2014 PIFSC Plan
    B. NOAA General Counsel, Pacific Islands Region
    1. Report on Compact Impact related to Fishing
    C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    D. Enforcement Section
    1. U.S. Coast Guard
    2. NMFS Office for Law Enforcement
    3. NOAA General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation
    E. Public Comment
    F. Council Discussion and Action
8. Marianas Archipelago--Part 1: CNMI
    A. Arongol Falu
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Marianas Trench Marine National Monument
    1. President's Proclamation regarding Northern Islands, Tinian and 
Farallon de Medinilla
    E. Bottomfish Area Closure Modification (Action Item)
    F. Report on CNMI Projects
    1. Data Collection Efforts
    2. CNMI Commercial Dock Report
    3. Marianas Skipjack Assessment Report
    4. Status of Fish Market Development at Fishing Base
    G. Community Activities and Issues
    1. Military Initiatives on Tinian
    2. Military Proposed Plans and Status
    H. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    1. Report of the Lunar Calendar
    I. Advisory Group Recommendations
    1. AP Recommendations
    2. PT recommendations
    3. REAC Recommendations

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    J. SSC Recommendations
    K. Public Hearing
    L. Council Discussion and Action

6 p.m.-9 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2014

Fishers Forum: Are Sharks the Frontier?

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2014

9. Program Planning and Research
    A. Report from P-star Working Group (Action Item)
    B. Report from the Social Economic Ecological Management 
Uncertainty (SEEM) Working Group (Action Item)
    C. Specifying Annual Catch Limits for the Coral Reef Species in the 
Western Pacific Region (Action Item)
    D. Social Science Program Plan
    E. Five-year Program Review
    F. Education and Outreach
    G. Advisory Group Recommendations
    1. AP Recommendations
    2. PT Recommendations
    H. SSC Recommendations
    I. Program Planning Standing Committee Recommendations
    J. Public Hearing
    K. Council Discussion and Action
10. American Samoa Archipelago
    A. Motu Lipoti
    B. Fono Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Activities and Issues
    1. Update on Community Fisheries Development
    2. Seafood Market Training Workshop
    E. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    F. SSC Recommendations
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action
    11. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014

Guam Opening Ceremony and Introductions
Welcoming remarks
12. Marianas Archipelago--Part 2: Guam
    A. Isla Informe
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Report on Guam Projects and Programs
    1. Status Report on the Manahak (rabbitfish) Project
    2. Status Report on the Fishing Platform Project
    3. Status Report on Agat Dock A project
    4. Marianas Skipjack Assessment Report
    5. Guam Military Data Collection Project
    E. Community Development Activities and Issues
    1. Malesso Community-based Marine Resource Plan
    2. Report on the Piti Pride Tepungan Wide
    3. NOAA Habitat Blue Print
    4. Ritidian Point Firing Range Proposal
    5. Report on Compact Impact related to Fishing
    F. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    1. Report of the Lunar Calendar Festival
    2. Festival of the Pacific Arts 2016
    3. President's Proclamation on Climate Change
    G. Advisory Group Recommendations
    1. AP Recommendations
    2. PT Recommendations
    3. REAC Recommendations
    H. SSC Recommendations
    I. Public Comment
    J. Council Discussion and Action
    13. Protected Species
    A. Update on Marine Mammal Stock Assessments
    B. Deep-set Longline Fishery Biological Opinion
    C. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection 
Act Actions
    1. Results of an Update of the Corals of the World Information Base
    2. Proposed Rule to List 66 Species of Coral as Endangered or 
Threatened under the ESA
    3. Green Turtle Status Review
    4. North Pacific Humpback Whale Petition
    5. Proposed 2014 List of Fisheries
    6. Other Relevant Actions
    D. Report on the Insular Sea Turtle Programs
    E. Advisory Group Recommendations
    1. Protected Species Advisory Committee Recommendations
    2. AP Recommendations
    3. PT Recommendations
    4. REAC Recommendations
    F. SSC Recommendations
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action
14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

6 p.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014

Fishers Forum: Malesso Community-based Marine Management Plan

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2014

15. Pelagic & International Fisheries
    A. Economic Collapse of American Samoa Longline Fishery (Action 
Item)
    B. Experimental Fishing Permit--American Samoa Large Vessel 
Prohibited Area (Action Item)
    C. Modifying Hawaii Longline Fishery EPO Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit 
(Action Item)
    D. Bigeye Tuna Movement Workshop
    E. Disproportionate Burden Workshop
    F. International Fisheries
    1. WCPFC 10
    2. ISC
    3. North Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organization (NPRFMO)
    4. South Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organization (SPRFMO)
    G. Longline Fisheries Quarterly Reports
    H. Advisory Group Recommendations
    1. AP Recommendations
    2. PT Recommendations
    3. REAC Recommendations
    I. SSC Recommendations
    J. Public Hearing
    K. Council Discussion and Recommendations
    16. Hawaii Archipelago
    A. Moku Pepa
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement
    D. Main Hawaiian Island Bottomfish
    1. State of Hawaii BRFA Management Plan
    2. Bottomfish Working Group
    E. Community Projects, Activities and Issues
    1. Supporting the Aha Moku System
    2. Outreach and Education Report
    F. SSC Recommendations
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action
    17. Administrative Matters
    A. Financial Reports
    B. Administrative Reports
    C. Standard Operating Practices and Procedures (SOPP) Review and 
Changes
    D. Council Family Changes
    E. Meetings and Workshops
    F. Report on Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) Reauthorization
    G. Other Business
    H. Standing Committee Recommendations
    I. Public Comment
    J. Council Discussion and Action
18. Other Business

    Non-Emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before 
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 159th 
meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any 
regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that 
requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 
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.

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Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 (voice) or (808) 
522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

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

    Dated: February 27, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-04754 Filed 3-3-14; 8:45 am]
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