Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting, 26950-26951 [2014-10444]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26950 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 91 / Monday, May 12, 2014 / Notices comprehensive St. Thomas/St. John FMP that describes and analyzes the proposed management alternatives. The new FMP will provide the best available scientific information regarding the management of St. Thomas/St. John EEZ fisheries, within the context of Federal fisheries management in the U.S. Caribbean. Those alternatives will include, but are not limited to, a ‘‘no action’’ alternative regarding the continuation of species-based Federal fishery management in St. Thomas/St. John, as well as alternatives to revise the management of U.S. Caribbean fisheries when developing the comprehensive St. Thomas/St. John FMP. In addition, there will be alternatives to modify the current FMUs including, but not limited to, the ‘‘no action’’ alternative. Other actions could be included in the DEIS in response to public feedback during the scoping process. In accordance with NOAA’s Administrative Order NAO 216–6, Section 5.02(c), the Council and NMFS have identified preliminary environmental issues as a means to initiate discussion for scoping purposes only. These preliminary issues may not represent the full range of issues that eventually will be evaluated in the DEIS. After the DEIS associated with the development of the Comprehensive St. Thomas/St. John FMP 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 FMP to NMFS for Secretarial review, approval, and implementation. NMFS will announce in the Federal Register the availability of the FMP for public review during the Secretarial review period. During Secretarial review, NMFS will also file the FEIS with the EPA for a final 30-day public comment period. This comment period will be concurrent with the Secretarial review period and will end prior to final agency action to approve, disapprove, or partially approve the FMP. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 May 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 NMFS will announce in the Federal Register, all public comment periods on the FMP, its proposed implementing regulations, and the associated FEIS. NMFS will consider all public comments received during the Secretarial review period, whether they are on the FMP, the proposed regulations, or the FEIS, prior to final agency action. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 7, 2014. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–10815 Filed 5–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD289 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Technical Subcommittee. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28 until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s office, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. John Froeschke, Fishery Biologist/ Statistician, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630; fax: (813) 348–1711; email: john.froeschke@gulfcouncil.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The charter vessel technical subcommittee will meet to discuss methods to improve data collection and data reporting for charter vessels in the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fisheries. The subcommittee will begin work to develop recommendations on how to achieve an electronic reporting system for charter vessels. The group will consider both the national and regional plans for electronic reporting as well as agency and stakeholder perspectives and objectives. The meeting will focus on technical considerations of electronic reporting such as survey type, reporting DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requirements, quality assurance and quality control mechanisms, reporting mechanisms, and timeliness of fisheries data. The subcommittee will discuss potential costs, barriers to implementation, administrative responsibilities, and timelines to implementation. 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 305c 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 The meeting is 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: May 7, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–10850 Filed 5–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of open meeting. Notice is hereby given of a meeting via web conference call of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council). The web conference call is open to the public, and participants can dial into the call. Participants who choose to use the web conferencing feature in addition to the audio will be able to view the presentations as they are being given. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 91 / Monday, May 12, 2014 / Notices Members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting must register in advance by May 27, 2014. The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. e.d.t., and an opportunity for public comment will be provided at 3:30 p.m. e.d.t. These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to change. DATES: The meeting will be held via web conference call. Register by contacting Rebecca Holyoke at rebecca.holyoke@noaa.gov or (301) 713– 7264. Webinar and teleconference capacity may be limited. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Holyoke, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–713– 7264, Fax: 301–713–0404; email: rebecca.holyoke@ noaa.gov). ONMS serves as the trustee for 14 marine protected areas encompassing more than 170,000 square miles of ocean and Great Lakes waters from the Hawaiian Islands to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. National marine sanctuaries protect our Nation’s most vital coastal and marine natural and cultural resources, and through active research, management, and public engagement, sustains healthy environments that are the foundation for thriving communities and stable economies. One of the many ways ONMS ensures public participation in the designation and management of national marine sanctuaries is through the formation of advisory councils. The Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council) has been formed to provide advice and recommendations to the Director regarding the relationship of the ONMS with the business community. Additional information on the Council can be found at https:// sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/ welcome.html. Matters To Be Considered: This is the second meeting of the Council and, as such, will be devoted to additional introductory presentations and discussions about the National Marine Sanctuary System and potential recommendations for moving forward with the Council. The agenda is subject to change. The agenda is available at https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/ management/bac/welcome.html. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program). VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 May 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: April 28, 2014. Daniel J. Basta, Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–10444 Filed 5–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD288 26951 Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Gail Bendixen at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 7, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–10811 Filed 5–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Observer Advisory Committee (OAC) will meet in Anchorage, AK. DATES: The meetings will be held May 28–29, 2014. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 28th and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 29th. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Clarion Suites, 1110 8th Avenue, Heritage Room, Anchorage, AK. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Evans, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agenda items include updates on the program and electronic monitoring, review of the 2014 observer annual report, and review of regulatory amendment analyses on observers for tendering and the observer component of the CDQ Pacific cod amendment. The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https://www.npfmc.org/ 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 listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) Grantee Progress Report (GPR). All VGF grantees are required to complete a GPR that is due in October, to complete an abbreviated mid-year GPR due in April, and to complete a final GPR within 90 days of grant closeout. The GPR provides information for CNCS staff to monitor grantee progress and to respond to requests from Congress and other stakeholders. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by July 11, 2014. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 91 (Monday, May 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26950-26951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10444]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting

AGENCY: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean 
Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a meeting via web conference call of 
the Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council). The web 
conference call is open to the public, and participants can dial into 
the call. Participants who choose to use the web conferencing feature 
in addition to the audio will be able to view the presentations as they 
are being given.

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DATES: Members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting must 
register in advance by May 27, 2014. The meeting will be held 
Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. e.d.t., and an 
opportunity for public comment will be provided at 3:30 p.m. e.d.t. 
These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to 
change.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via web conference call. Register 
by contacting Rebecca Holyoke at rebecca.holyoke@noaa.gov or (301) 713-
7264. Webinar and teleconference capacity may be limited.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Holyoke, Office of National 
Marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 
20910. (Phone: 301-713- 7264, Fax: 301-713-0404; email: 
rebecca.holyoke@noaa.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ONMS serves as the trustee for 14 marine 
protected areas encompassing more than 170,000 square miles of ocean 
and Great Lakes waters from the Hawaiian Islands to the Florida Keys, 
and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. National marine sanctuaries 
protect our Nation's most vital coastal and marine natural and cultural 
resources, and through active research, management, and public 
engagement, sustains healthy environments that are the foundation for 
thriving communities and stable economies. One of the many ways ONMS 
ensures public participation in the designation and management of 
national marine sanctuaries is through the formation of advisory 
councils. The Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council) has 
been formed to provide advice and recommendations to the Director 
regarding the relationship of the ONMS with the business community. 
Additional information on the Council can be found at https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/welcome.html.
    Matters To Be Considered: This is the second meeting of the Council 
and, as such, will be devoted to additional introductory presentations 
and discussions about the National Marine Sanctuary System and 
potential recommendations for moving forward with the Council. The 
agenda is subject to change. The agenda is available at https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/welcome.html.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq.

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary 
Program).

    Dated: April 28, 2014.
Daniel J. Basta,
Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-10444 Filed 5-9-14; 8:45 am]
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