Nominations to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 29745-29746 [2014-11991]
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
8:30 a.m.—The Council will convene.
8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.—Surfclam and
Ocean Quahog Specifications will be
discussed.
9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.—The Demersal
Committee will meet as a Committee
of the Whole.
1 p.m. until 2 p.m.—A Framework to
open the Recreational Black Sea Bass
Fishery in Wave 1 (Framework
Meeting 1) will be discussed.
2 p.m. until 3 p.m.—The River Herring
& Shad Committee will meet as a
Committee of the Whole.
3 p.m. until 5 p.m.—The Mackerel,
Squid, and Butterfish Committee will
meet as a Committee of the Whole.
5 p.m. until 6 p.m.—A Listening Session
will be held.
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
8 a.m.—The Council will convene.
8 a.m. until 9 a.m.—The Omnibus
Allowable Biological Catch (ABC)
Framework (Framework Meeting 2)
will be discussed.
9 a.m. until 10 a.m.—The Research SetAside (RSA) Program Review will be
discussed.
10 a.m. until 1 p.m.—The Council will
hold its regular Business Session to
receive Organizational Reports, the
New England and South Atlantic
Liaison Reports, the Executive
Director’s Report, the Science Report,
Committee Reports, and conduct any
continuing and/or new business.
Agenda items by day for the Council’s
Committees and the Council itself are:
On Tuesday, June 10- The Surfclam
and Ocean Quahog Committee with
review the most recent information to
determine if adjustments are needed for
the 2015–16 fishing year and review
draft alternatives for Amendment 17
(Cost Recovery Amendment) and
provide input to the Fishery
Management Action Team for continued
Amendment development. The
Ecosystems and Ocean Planning
Committee will receive presentations on
National and Regional habitat initiatives
and discuss developing/enhancing the
role of the Committee under the 2014–
18 Strategic Plan.
On Wednesday, June 11—Surfclam
and Ocean Quahog Specifications will
be reviewed for 2015–16. Framework
Meeting 1 to open the recreational black
sea bass fishery in Wave 1 options will
be reviewed. The River Herring and
Shad Committee will meet as a
Committee of the Whole to review and
develop recommendations for the river
herring/shad cap and review the
progress on river herring/shad
conservation. The Mackerel, Squid, and
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Butterfish Committee will meet as a
Committee of the Whole to review the
Scientific and Statistical Committee
recommendations for the 2015
specifications, develop 2015
specifications and related management
measures, and review the slippage
provisions in Framework 9 relative to
the slippage provision in Framework 4
of the Herring Fishery Management
Plan. The Listening Session will focus
on NOAA Recreational Policy.
On Thursday, June 12—Framework
Meeting 2 of the Omnibus ABC
Framework will be held to review
suggested modifications to the ABC
Omnibus Framework and take action as
appropriate (multiyear ABC’s,
assessment level designations, reference
points). The Research Set-Aside
Program Review will discuss the timing
of RSA quota availability (potential for
availability in January—March),
progress on the implementation of
Council recommendations to improve
the RSA program, recent enforcement
activities, and the future direction of the
RSA Program. The Council will hold its
regular Business Session to receive
Organizational Reports, the New
England and South Atlantic Council
Liaison Reports, the Executive Director’s
Report, Science Report, Committee
Reports, and conduct any continuing
and/or new business.
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.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aid
should be directed to M. Jan Saunders,
(302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to
the meeting date.
Dated: May 20, 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–XD297
Nominations to the Marine Fisheries
Advisory Committee
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for nominations.
AGENCY:
Nominations are being sought
for appointment by the Secretary of
Commerce to fill vacancies on the
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
(MAFAC or Committee) beginning in
the fall of 2014. MAFAC is the only
Federal advisory committee with the
responsibility to advise the Secretary of
Commerce (Secretary) on all matters
concerning living marine resources that
are the responsibility of the Department
of Commerce. The Committee makes
recommendations to the Secretary to
assist in the development and
implementation of Departmental
regulations, policies, and programs
critical to the mission and goals of
NMFS. Nominations are encouraged
from all interested parties involved with
or representing interests affected by
NMFS actions in managing living
marine resources. Nominees should
possess demonstrable expertise in a
field related to the management of living
marine resources and be able to fulfill
the time commitments required for two
annual meetings and subcommittee
work. Individuals serve for a term of
three years for no more than two
consecutive terms if re-appointed.
NMFS is seeking qualified nominees to
fill upcoming vacancies being created
by term limits.
DATES: Nominations must be
postmarked or have an email date stamp
on or before July 7, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent
to Heidi Lovett, Executive Director
(Acting), MAFAC, Office of Policy,
NMFS F–14438, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Heidi Lovett, MAFAC Executive
Director (Acting); (301) 427–8004;
email: heidi.lovett@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
establishment of MAFAC was approved
by the Secretary on December 28, 1970,
and subsequently chartered under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2, on February 17, 1971.
The Committee meets twice a year with
supplementary subcommittee meetings
SUMMARY:
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as determined necessary by the
Committee Chairperson. No less than 15
and no more than 21 individuals may
serve on the Committee. Membership is
comprised of highly qualified, diverse
individuals representing commercial
and recreational fisheries interests,
environmental organizations, academic
institutions, governmental, tribal and
consumer groups, and other living
marine resource interest groups from a
balance of U.S. geographical regions,
including the Western Pacific and
Caribbean.
A MAFAC member cannot be a
Federal employee, a member of a
Regional Fishery Management Council,
a registered Federal lobbyist, or a State
employee. The selected candidate must
pass a security check and submit a
financial disclosure form. Membership
is voluntary, and except for
reimbursable travel and related
expenses, service is without pay.
Each nomination submission should
include the nominee’s name, a cover
letter describing the nominee’s
qualifications and interest in serving on
the Committee, curriculum vitae or
resume of the nominee, and no more
than three supporting letters describing
the nominee’s qualifications and
interest in serving on the Committee.
Self-nominations are acceptable. The
following contact information should
accompany each nominee’s submission:
name, address, telephone number, fax
number, and email address (if
available).
Nominations should be sent to (see
ADDRESSES) and must be received by
July 7, 2014. The full text of the
Committee Charter and its current
membership can be viewed at the
NMFS’ Web page at
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mafac.htm.
Dated: May 19, 2014.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
SEVERELY DISABLED
provided by a nonprofit agency
employing persons who are blind or
have other severe disabilities, and
deletes products from the Procurement
List previously furnished by such
agencies.
Effective Date: 6/23/2014.
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite
10800, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703)
603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email
CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Addition
On 2/28/2014 (79 FR 11422–11423),
the Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled published notice of proposed
addition to the Procurement List.
After consideration of the material
presented to it concerning capability of
qualified nonprofit agency to provide
the service and impact of the addition
on the current or most recent contractor,
the Committee has determined that the
service listed below is suitable for
procurement by the Federal Government
under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR
51–2.4.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
I certify that the following action will
not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The major factors considered for this
certification were:
1. The action will not result in any
additional reporting, recordkeeping or
other compliance requirements for small
entities other than the small
organization that will provide the
service to the Government.
2. The action will result in
authorizing a small entity to provide the
service to the Government.
3. There are no known regulatory
alternatives which would accomplish
the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in
connection with the service proposed
for addition to the Procurement List.
End of Certification
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Procurement List Addition and
Deletions
Accordingly, the following service is
added to the Procurement List:
AGENCY:
Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled.
ACTION: Addition to and deletions from
the Procurement List.
Service
This action adds a service to
the Procurement List that will be
Service Type/Location: Furniture Design
and Configuration Service, Maine
National Guard, 194 Winthrop
Street, Augusta, ME
NPA: Industries for the Blind, Inc.,
West Allis, WI
SUMMARY:
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Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE
ARMY, W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME
ARNG, AUGUSTA, ME
Deletions
On 3/28/2014 (79 FR 17509–17510)
and 4/4/2014 (79 FR 18891–18892), the
Committee for Purchase From People
Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
published notices of proposed deletions
from the Procurement List.
After consideration of the relevant
matter presented, the Committee has
determined that the products listed
below are no longer suitable for
procurement by the Federal Government
under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR
51–2.4.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
I certify that the following action will
not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The major factors considered for this
certification were:
1. The action will not result in
additional reporting, recordkeeping or
other compliance requirements for small
entities.
2. The action may result in
authorizing small entities to furnish the
products to the Government.
3. There are no known regulatory
alternatives which would accomplish
the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in
connection with the products deleted
from the Procurement List.
End of Certification
Accordingly, the following products
are deleted from the Procurement List:
Products
Binder, Loose-leaf, Presentation, Letter
NSN: 7510–00–582–5398—Blue, 3/8″
NSN: 7510–00–582–5399—Gray, 3/8″
NSN: 7510–00–582–5400—Tan, 3/8″
NPA: Vision Corps, Lancaster, PA
Contracting Activity: GENERAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION,
NEW YORK, NY
Portfolio, Clear Front Report Cover
NSN: 7510–01–411–7000—Dark Blue, 8
1/2″ x 11″
NSN: 7510–01–566–4140—Light Blue, 8
1/2″ x 11″
NSN: 7510–01–566–4141—Black, 8 1/2″
x 11″
NSN: 7510–01–566–4142—Red, 8 1/2″ x
11″
NSN: 7510–01–566–5060—Dark Green,
8 1/2″ x 11″
NPA: Vision Corps, Lancaster, PA
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XD297
Nominations to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: Nominations are being sought for appointment by the Secretary
of Commerce to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory
Committee (MAFAC or Committee) beginning in the fall of 2014. MAFAC is
the only Federal advisory committee with the responsibility to advise
the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on all matters concerning living
marine resources that are the responsibility of the Department of
Commerce. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary to
assist in the development and implementation of Departmental
regulations, policies, and programs critical to the mission and goals
of NMFS. Nominations are encouraged from all interested parties
involved with or representing interests affected by NMFS actions in
managing living marine resources. Nominees should possess demonstrable
expertise in a field related to the management of living marine
resources and be able to fulfill the time commitments required for two
annual meetings and subcommittee work. Individuals serve for a term of
three years for no more than two consecutive terms if re-appointed.
NMFS is seeking qualified nominees to fill upcoming vacancies being
created by term limits.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked or have an email date stamp on or
before July 7, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Heidi Lovett, Executive
Director (Acting), MAFAC, Office of Policy, NMFS F-14438, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi Lovett, MAFAC Executive Director
(Acting); (301) 427-8004; email: heidi.lovett@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The establishment of MAFAC was approved by
the Secretary on December 28, 1970, and subsequently chartered under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, on February 17,
1971. The Committee meets twice a year with supplementary subcommittee
meetings
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as determined necessary by the Committee Chairperson. No less than 15
and no more than 21 individuals may serve on the Committee. Membership
is comprised of highly qualified, diverse individuals representing
commercial and recreational fisheries interests, environmental
organizations, academic institutions, governmental, tribal and consumer
groups, and other living marine resource interest groups from a balance
of U.S. geographical regions, including the Western Pacific and
Caribbean.
A MAFAC member cannot be a Federal employee, a member of a Regional
Fishery Management Council, a registered Federal lobbyist, or a State
employee. The selected candidate must pass a security check and submit
a financial disclosure form. Membership is voluntary, and except for
reimbursable travel and related expenses, service is without pay.
Each nomination submission should include the nominee's name, a
cover letter describing the nominee's qualifications and interest in
serving on the Committee, curriculum vitae or resume of the nominee,
and no more than three supporting letters describing the nominee's
qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee. Self-
nominations are acceptable. The following contact information should
accompany each nominee's submission: name, address, telephone number,
fax number, and email address (if available).
Nominations should be sent to (see ADDRESSES) and must be received
by July 7, 2014. The full text of the Committee Charter and its current
membership can be viewed at the NMFS' Web page at www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mafac.htm.
Dated: May 19, 2014.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-11991 Filed 5-22-14; 8:45 am]
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