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• Taking seals with unmanageable
human interactions from the MHI to
NWHI.
• Taking juvenile and older seals
from the MHI to NWHI to examine their
subsequent survival.
• Implementing a two-stage
translocation program whereby weaned
pups are taken from areas of lower
survival to areas of higher survival
(within the NWHI, within the MHI, or
from the MHI to NWHI, but not from the
NWHI to MHI), with the option of
returning them to their natal location or
nearest appropriate site at age 2 years
and older. Note that seals originally
born in the MHI and translocated to the
NWHI may be returned to the MHI.
• Supplemental feeding of monk seals
in NWHI locations where seals are
released after being cared for in
captivity (post-rehabilitation).
• Research to develop tools for
modifying undesirable Hawaiian monk
seal behavior related to interactions
with humans and fishing gear in the
MHI. If proven effective by research,
these tools would be implemented.
• Chemical alteration of aggressive
male monk seal behavior using a drug
to reduce testosterone.
Alternative 4: Enhanced
Implementation: The only difference
between Alternative 4 and Alternative 3
(Preferred) is that Alternative 4 would
also allow for two-stage translocation of
weaned pups from the NWHI to the MHI
and their subsequent return at age 2 or
3 years to the NWHI. The ability under
Alternative 4 to conduct two-stage
translocation from the NWHI to the MHI
would allow for maximal flexibility to
take advantage of the potential benefits
of two-stage translocation, because
weaned pups could be moved to
wherever their survival chances are
best. However, implementing two-stage
translocations from the NWHI to the
MHI would be infeasible at this time.
NWHI pups, once brought to the MHI,
could become involved in fishery and
other human interactions, just as has
occurred among some seals born in the
MHI. Capacity and techniques for
monitoring translocated seals, and
intervening to prevent and mitigate such
interactions, must be further developed
before this action can be conducted
without risking failure as measured both
in terms of seal survival and public
attitudes toward monk seal
conservation. Thus, while Alternative 4
was the preferred alternative in the Draft
PEIS, it is not the preferred alternative
in the Final PEIS.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. and 16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
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Dated: April 4, 2014.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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Administration
RIN 0648–XD219
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South
Atlantic Fishery Management Council
(Council); Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
5. Elect a new Chairperson and ViceChair for the AP.
6. Discuss the principles of effective
science communication as well as the
creation of effective science
communication products.
Deepwater Shrimp AP Agenda,
Tuesday May 6, 2014, 1 p.m. Through
12 Noon Wednesday, May 7, 2014
1. Receive a status update on Coral
Amendment 8, pertaining to Coral
Habitat Areas of Particular Concern
(HAPCs) and transit through the
Oculina Bank HAPC.
2. Review the draft Oculina
Evaluation Team Report.
3. Provide input on potential changes
to HAPCs (Coral Amendment 9).
Coral AP Agenda, Wednesday, May 7,
2014, 1 p.m. Through 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
The South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council (SAFMC) will
hold meetings of its Information &
Education Advisory Panel (AP) Meeting
and Science Communication Workshop;
Deepwater Shrimp AP; and Coral AP, in
North Charleston, SC.
DATES: The meetings will be held from
8 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014 until
4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4831 Tanger
Outlet Blvd., North Charleston, SC
29418; telephone: (877) 227–6963 or
(843) 744–4422; 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.
The items
of discussion in the individual meeting
agendas are as follows:
1. Receive a status update on Coral
Amendment 8.
2. Receive a status update of the
SAFMC’s Cooperative Agreement
proposal with NOAA’s Coral Reef
Conservation Program.
3. Review the draft Oculina
Evaluation Team Report.
4. Provide input for potential changes
to HAPCs (Coral Amendment 9).
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 these meetings. 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 notified of
the Council’s intent to take final action
to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Information & Education AP Agenda &
Science Communication Workshop,
Monday, May 5, 2014, 8 a.m. Until 5
p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014
1. Receive an update on SAFMC
outreach activities 2013–14.
2. Receive an overview and update on
the Council’s Snapper Grouper
Visioning Project and port meetings.
3. Review the draft Oculina
Evaluation Team Report.
4. Receive an update on the Marine
Resources Education Program (MREP)
for the Southeast region.
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These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for auxiliary aids should be
directed to the council office (see
ADDRESSES) 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: April 8, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XD219
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council (Council); Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will
hold meetings of its Information & Education Advisory Panel (AP)
Meeting and Science Communication Workshop; Deepwater Shrimp AP; and
Coral AP, in North Charleston, SC.
DATES: The meetings will be held from 8 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014
until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4831
Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone: (877) 227-
6963 or (843) 744-4422; 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 individual
meeting agendas are as follows:
Information & Education AP Agenda & Science Communication Workshop,
Monday, May 5, 2014, 8 a.m. Until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014
1. Receive an update on SAFMC outreach activities 2013-14.
2. Receive an overview and update on the Council's Snapper Grouper
Visioning Project and port meetings.
3. Review the draft Oculina Evaluation Team Report.
4. Receive an update on the Marine Resources Education Program
(MREP) for the Southeast region.
5. Elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chair for the AP.
6. Discuss the principles of effective science communication as
well as the creation of effective science communication products.
Deepwater Shrimp AP Agenda, Tuesday May 6, 2014, 1 p.m. Through 12 Noon
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
1. Receive a status update on Coral Amendment 8, pertaining to
Coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPCs) and transit through
the Oculina Bank HAPC.
2. Review the draft Oculina Evaluation Team Report.
3. Provide input on potential changes to HAPCs (Coral Amendment 9).
Coral AP Agenda, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 1 p.m. Through 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
1. Receive a status update on Coral Amendment 8.
2. Receive a status update of the SAFMC's Cooperative Agreement
proposal with NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program.
3. Review the draft Oculina Evaluation Team Report.
4. Provide input for potential changes to HAPCs (Coral Amendment
9).
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 these meetings. 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 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) 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: April 8, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-08147 Filed 4-10-14; 8:45 am]
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