Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition, 28686-28687 [2014-11551]

Download as PDF 28686 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 96 / Monday, May 19, 2014 / Notices when Final Rule 0648–BB37 becomes effective and will be replaced by training (consult the April 17, 2014 proposed rule (79 FR 21695) for details on the inspection program cessation). II. Method of Collection OMB Control Number: 0648–0559. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 19. Estimated Time per Response: Arrangement of inspection meeting and reporting of lost or stolen tags, 5 minutes each; inspection meeting, 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 70 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $103 (recordkeeping/reporting). IV. 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BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:17 May 16, 2014 Jkt 232001 RIN 0648–XC866 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: III. Data [FR Doc. 2014–11448 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition Reports may be made by telephone and in-person meetings. Dated: May 14, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE This action serves as a notice that NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), has found that the following stocks are subject to overfishing or are in an overfished condition: Thorny skate is subject to overfishing and continues to be in an overfished condition; winter skate is subject to overfishing but is not in an overfished condition; Gulf of Mexico red snapper continues to be in an overfished condition; the Gulf of Mexico jacks complex is subject to overfishing; Gulf of Mexico hogfish is subject to overfishing; and South Atlantic blueline tilefish is subject to overfishing and in is an overfished condition. In addition, the Western and Central North Pacific (WCNP) stock of striped marlin, which is jointly managed by the Western Pacific Fisheries Management Council and the Pacific Fisheries Management Council, continues to be subject to overfishing and is now in an overfished condition. NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, notifies the appropriate fishery management council (Council) whenever it determines that overfishing is occurring, a stock is in an overfished condition, a stock is approaching an overfished condition, or when a rebuilding plan has not resulted in adequate progress toward ending overfishing and rebuilding affected fish stocks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Nelson, (301) 427–8565. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to sections 304(e)(2) and (e)(7) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1854(e)(2) and (e)(7), and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.310(e)(2), NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, must notify Councils whenever it determines that a stock or stock complex is overfished or approaching an overfished condition; or if an existing rebuilding plan has not ended overfishing or resulted in adequate rebuilding progress. NMFS also notifies Councils SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 when it determines a stock or stock complex is subject to overfishing. Section 304(e)(2) further requires NMFS to publish these notices in the Federal Register. NMFS has determined that thorny skate and winter skate, which are managed by the New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC), are subject to overfishing and thorny skate continues to be in an overfished condition based on a survey biomass index. NMFS has informed the NEFMC that they must address overfishing on these two stocks and continue to rebuild the thorny skate stock. NMFS has informed the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (GMFMC) that the latest benchmark assessment for Gulf of Mexico (GOM) red snapper confirmed that the stock continues to be in an overfished condition and is not subject to overfishing. GOM red snapper has been in a rebuilding plan since 2001. NMFS has determined that adequate progress is being made to rebuild the stock to the target rebuilding level by 2032, the end of the rebuilding plan. NMFS has also notified the GMFMC that an overfishing determination has been made for the GOM jacks complex and for GOM hogfish based on the catch to overfishing limit ratio. The GMFMC has implemented accountability measures for each of these stocks for the 2014 fishing year. NMFS has determined that, based on the latest stock assessment, the South Atlantic blueline tilefish stock is subject to overfishing and is in an overfished condition. The prior status for overfishing and overfished was unknown. NMFS has notified the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council that they must address overfishing and rebuild the stock. NMFS has determined that the Western and Central North Pacific (WCNP) stock of striped marlin is subject to overfishing and is in an overfished condition. This determination was based on an assessment conducted by the International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species in the North Pacific Ocean (ISC), in conjunction with the Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center. NMFS has confirmed that section 304(i) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) applies because (1) the overfishing and overfished condition of WCNP striped marlin is due largely to excessive international fishing pressure, and (2) the regional fishery management organizations have inadequate measures E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 96 / Monday, May 19, 2014 / Notices in place to correct the problem. NMFS has informed the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Pacific Fishery Management Council of their obligations for international and domestic management under MagnusonStevens Act sections 304(i) and 304(i)(2) to address international and domestic impacts, respectively. The Councils must develop domestic regulations to address the relative impact of the domestic fishing fleet on the stock, and develop recommendations to the Secretary of State and Congress for international actions to end overfishing and rebuild WCNP striped marlin. Dated: May 14, 2014. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–11551 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD293 Fisheries of the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR Steering Committee meeting. AGENCY: The SEDAR Steering Committee will meet via Webinar. DATES: The Steering Committee webinar will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., EDT. ADDRESSES: The webinar will be held via webinar. The webinar is open to members of the public. Those interested in participating should contact John Carmichael at SEDAR (see FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below) to request an invitation providing webinar access information. Please request meeting information at least 24 hours in advance. SEDAR address: 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N. Charleston, SC 29405 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: John Carmichael, SEDAR Program Manager; telephone: (843) 571–4366; email: john.carmichael@safmc.net; Kim Iverson, SAFMC Public Information Officer, telephone: (843) 571–4366; email: Kim.Iverson@safmc.net. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:17 May 16, 2014 Jkt 232001 This meeting is being held to discuss the SEDAR process and assessment priorities. Items to discuss at this meeting: 1. SEDAR process: SOPPs update and assessment workshop. 2. SEDAR assessment summary report contents. 3. SEDAR project scheduling for 2015. 4. Assessment capability and initial priorities for 2016. 5. SEFSC program review update: Assessment process. 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 notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the SEDAR office (see ADDRESSES) at least 10 business 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 14, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–11482 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD291 Pacific 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 Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Legislative Committee will hold a public online webinar on June 11, 2014. The meeting is open to the public, but is not intended as a public hearing. Public comments will be taken at the discretion SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28687 of the Legislative Committee chair as time allows. The work session will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 and will proceed until 3:30 p.m. or until business for the day is completed. To Attend the Webinar: Join the meeting by visiting this link: https:// www.joinwebinar.com. Enter the Webinar ID: 953–727–487. Please enter your name and email address (required). Once you have joined the webinar, choose either your computer’s audio or select ‘‘Use Telephone.’’ If you do not select ‘‘Use Telephone’’ you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VolP). It is recommended that you use a computer headset as GoToMeeting allows you to listen to the meeting using your computer headset and speakers. If you do not have a headset and speakers, you may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing 1–702–489–0008 (not a toll-free number); phone audio access code 559– 722–928; audio phone pin shown after joining the webinar. Technical Information: PC-based attendees must use Windows 7, Vista, or XP. Mac-based attendees must use Mac OS X 10.5 or newer. Mobile attendees must use an iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet. You may also send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt or contact him at (503) 820–2280 for technical assistance. DATES: Ms. Jennifer Gilden, telephone: (503) 820– 2418. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The primary purpose of the work session is to review the House and Senate discussion drafts for reauthorization the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other pertinent information in preparation for the June 2014 Council meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the Legislative Committee meeting agenda may come before the Legislative Committee for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations This public meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2425 (voice), or (503) 820–2299 (fax) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28686-28687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11551]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XC866


Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This action serves as a notice that NMFS, on behalf of the 
Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), has found that the following stocks 
are subject to overfishing or are in an overfished condition: Thorny 
skate is subject to overfishing and continues to be in an overfished 
condition; winter skate is subject to overfishing but is not in an 
overfished condition; Gulf of Mexico red snapper continues to be in an 
overfished condition; the Gulf of Mexico jacks complex is subject to 
overfishing; Gulf of Mexico hogfish is subject to overfishing; and 
South Atlantic blueline tilefish is subject to overfishing and in is an 
overfished condition. In addition, the Western and Central North 
Pacific (WCNP) stock of striped marlin, which is jointly managed by the 
Western Pacific Fisheries Management Council and the Pacific Fisheries 
Management Council, continues to be subject to overfishing and is now 
in an overfished condition.
    NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, notifies the appropriate fishery 
management council (Council) whenever it determines that overfishing is 
occurring, a stock is in an overfished condition, a stock is 
approaching an overfished condition, or when a rebuilding plan has not 
resulted in adequate progress toward ending overfishing and rebuilding 
affected fish stocks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Nelson, (301) 427-8565.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to sections 304(e)(2) and (e)(7) of 
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-
Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1854(e)(2) and (e)(7), and implementing 
regulations at 50 CFR 600.310(e)(2), NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, 
must notify Councils whenever it determines that a stock or stock 
complex is overfished or approaching an overfished condition; or if an 
existing rebuilding plan has not ended overfishing or resulted in 
adequate rebuilding progress. NMFS also notifies Councils when it 
determines a stock or stock complex is subject to overfishing. Section 
304(e)(2) further requires NMFS to publish these notices in the Federal 
Register.
    NMFS has determined that thorny skate and winter skate, which are 
managed by the New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC), are 
subject to overfishing and thorny skate continues to be in an 
overfished condition based on a survey biomass index. NMFS has informed 
the NEFMC that they must address overfishing on these two stocks and 
continue to rebuild the thorny skate stock.
    NMFS has informed the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council 
(GMFMC) that the latest benchmark assessment for Gulf of Mexico (GOM) 
red snapper confirmed that the stock continues to be in an overfished 
condition and is not subject to overfishing. GOM red snapper has been 
in a rebuilding plan since 2001. NMFS has determined that adequate 
progress is being made to rebuild the stock to the target rebuilding 
level by 2032, the end of the rebuilding plan.
    NMFS has also notified the GMFMC that an overfishing determination 
has been made for the GOM jacks complex and for GOM hogfish based on 
the catch to overfishing limit ratio. The GMFMC has implemented 
accountability measures for each of these stocks for the 2014 fishing 
year.
    NMFS has determined that, based on the latest stock assessment, the 
South Atlantic blueline tilefish stock is subject to overfishing and is 
in an overfished condition. The prior status for overfishing and 
overfished was unknown. NMFS has notified the South Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council that they must address overfishing and rebuild the 
stock.
    NMFS has determined that the Western and Central North Pacific 
(WCNP) stock of striped marlin is subject to overfishing and is in an 
overfished condition. This determination was based on an assessment 
conducted by the International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-
like Species in the North Pacific Ocean (ISC), in conjunction with the 
Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center. NMFS has confirmed that 
section 304(i) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) applies because (1) the 
overfishing and overfished condition of WCNP striped marlin is due 
largely to excessive international fishing pressure, and (2) the 
regional fishery management organizations have inadequate measures

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in place to correct the problem. NMFS has informed the Western Pacific 
Fishery Management Council and the Pacific Fishery Management Council 
of their obligations for international and domestic management under 
Magnuson-Stevens Act sections 304(i) and 304(i)(2) to address 
international and domestic impacts, respectively. The Councils must 
develop domestic regulations to address the relative impact of the 
domestic fishing fleet on the stock, and develop recommendations to the 
Secretary of State and Congress for international actions to end 
overfishing and rebuild WCNP striped marlin.

    Dated: May 14, 2014.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-11551 Filed 5-16-14; 8:45 am]
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