New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 30554-30555 [2014-12199]

Download as PDF 30554 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 102 / Wednesday, May 28, 2014 / Notices On October 5, 2012, the President signed Public Law 112–183 entitled the ‘‘Billfish Conservation Act of 2012,’’ which prohibits the sale of billfish (or products containing billfish), or the custody, control, or possession of billfish (or products containing billfish) for purposes of sale. The only exemptions to this prohibition include billfish landed by U.S. fishing vessels in Hawaii and Pacific Insular Areas, and billfish landed by foreign fishing vessels in the Pacific Insular Areas when the foreign-caught billfish are exported to non-U.S. markets or retained within Hawaii and the Pacific Insular Areas for local consumption. NOAA is currently developing implementing regulations for the Billfish Conservation Act. If necessary, upon publication of the proposed rule, the information collection associated with the Billfish Certificate of Eligibility (0648–0216) may be revised accordingly. II. Method of Collection A paper document is required to be completed by respondents. The document must be signed and dated by each dealer or processor who subsequently receives or possesses the billfish. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0216. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes for initial completion of certificate and 2 minutes for subsequent billfish purchase recordkeeping. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 43. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:58 May 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: May 21, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–12343 Filed 5–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD310 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a peer review by the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) on June 12–13, 2014. The review panel is being convened for the purpose of providing expert technical comments and advice on the use of a final report prepared by Compass Lexecon for the Council in Amendment 18 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The report is titled, ‘‘Recommendations for Excessive-Share Limits in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery’’ and was submitted to the Council in December 2013. The peer review is being coordinated by NMFS and hosted by the Council. DATES: This meeting will be held on Thursday June 12, 2014 and Friday June 13, 2014. The meeting will be open to the public on the first day, June 12 and begin at 9 a.m. The review panel will meet in a closed session on June 13, 2014. SUMMARY: ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970; telephone: (978) 744–4080; fax: (978) 745–2626. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New England Fishery Management Council has been developing Amendment 18 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. One goal of Amendment 18 is to consider establishing accumulation limits in the fishery. Through this Amendment, the Council has been working to identify an ‘‘excessive share’’ threshold for the fishery. All federal fishery management plans must comply with National Standard 4 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1851(a)(4)), requiring that fishing privilege allocations be carried out so that ‘‘no particular individual, corporation, or other entity acquires an excessive share of such privileges.’’ During the course of the Council’s deliberations, it was decided that additional expertise from an external contractor was needed to help determine if excessive shares exist in the fishery today and describe potential constraints that could prevent excessive shares from existing in the future. To provide this expertise, the economic consulting firm Compass Lexecon was contracted to give advice on an appropriate excessive share threshold for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery. Compass Lexecon performed their analysis in the latter half of 2013. Their research involved receiving input from fishery stakeholders via surveys and interviews and analyzing NMFS fishery data. Compass Lexecon assessed available models for evaluating the presence of market power, and made recommendations with regard to setting accumulation limits. Their final report will be evaluated by the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) on June 12– 13, 2014. The National Marine Fisheries Service’s Office of Science and Technology coordinates and manages a contract providing external expertise through the CIE to conduct independent peer reviews of NMFS scientific projects. CIE reviewers are selected by the CIE Steering Committee and CIE Coordination Team to conduct the independent peer review in compliance with predetermined Terms of Reference of the peer review. Each CIE reviewer is contracted to deliver an independent peer review report to be approved by the CIE Steering Committee, and the Chairman will provide a summary report. Further information on the CIE process can be obtained from www.ciereviews.org. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 102 / Wednesday, May 28, 2014 / Notices sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 21, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–12199 Filed 5–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD309 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Salmon Advisory Subpanel (SAS) and Salmon Technical Team (STT) will hold a webinar, which is open to the public. DATES: The SAS and STT will hold the webinar on Thursday, June 12, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: To attend the webinar, visit https://www.joinwebinar.com. Enter the webinar ID, which is 826–482–319, and 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 this TOLL number 1–646–558–2121 (not a toll-free number); phone audio access code 278–821–392; audio phone pin shown after joining the webinar. System Requirements for PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 7, Vista, or XP; for Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer; and for mobile attendees: iPhone®, iPad®, AndroidTM phone or Android tablet (See the GoToMeeting Webinar Apps). You may also send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt or contact him at 503– 820–2425 for technical assistance. A emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:58 May 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 listening station will also be provided at the Pacific Council office. Council address: Pacific Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Burner, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2414. The SAS and STT will discuss items on the Pacific Council’s June meeting agenda. Major topics include: Lower Columbia River Natural Coho Harvest Matrix Update and Columbia River Cormorant Management Plan. The SAS and STT may also address one or more of the Pacific Council’s scheduled Administrative Matters. Public comments during the webinar will be received from attendees at the discretion of the SAS and STT Chairs. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document 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 The meetings are 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 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 21, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–12198 Filed 5–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD311 30555 The New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Joint VMS/Enforcement Committee and Advisory Panel will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. DATES: ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740; telephone: (774) 634–2000; fax: (774) 634–2001. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. The items of discussion in the committee and advisory panel’s agenda are: To review alternatives under consideration in Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 2 and provide recommendations regarding enforceability. Habitat Amendment alternatives include year-round and seasonal areas intended to conserve habitats, protect groundfish spawning, and facilitate research, with various gear restrictions according to the area’s purpose. Also on the agenda is the discussion and preparation of a letter commenting on the proposed rule regarding gear stowage, and specifically to comment to include the yellow mesh in addition to orange mesh in the additional measures. Other business may be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may be discussed, 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 Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting Special Accommodations National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-12199]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD310


New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is 
scheduling a peer review by the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) on 
June 12-13, 2014. The review panel is being convened for the purpose of 
providing expert technical comments and advice on the use of a final 
report prepared by Compass Lexecon for the Council in Amendment 18 to 
the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The report is 
titled, ``Recommendations for Excessive-Share Limits in the Northeast 
Multispecies Fishery'' and was submitted to the Council in December 
2013. The peer review is being coordinated by NMFS and hosted by the 
Council.

DATES: This meeting will be held on Thursday June 12, 2014 and Friday 
June 13, 2014. The meeting will be open to the public on the first day, 
June 12 and begin at 9 a.m. The review panel will meet in a closed 
session on June 13, 2014.

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Hawthorne Hotel, 
18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970; telephone: (978) 744-4080; 
fax: (978) 745-2626.
    Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water 
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, 
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New England Fishery Management Council 
has been developing Amendment 18 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery 
Management Plan. One goal of Amendment 18 is to consider establishing 
accumulation limits in the fishery. Through this Amendment, the Council 
has been working to identify an ``excessive share'' threshold for the 
fishery. All federal fishery management plans must comply with National 
Standard 4 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1851(a)(4)), 
requiring that fishing privilege allocations be carried out so that 
``no particular individual, corporation, or other entity acquires an 
excessive share of such privileges.'' During the course of the 
Council's deliberations, it was decided that additional expertise from 
an external contractor was needed to help determine if excessive shares 
exist in the fishery today and describe potential constraints that 
could prevent excessive shares from existing in the future. To provide 
this expertise, the economic consulting firm Compass Lexecon was 
contracted to give advice on an appropriate excessive share threshold 
for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery.
    Compass Lexecon performed their analysis in the latter half of 
2013. Their research involved receiving input from fishery stakeholders 
via surveys and interviews and analyzing NMFS fishery data. Compass 
Lexecon assessed available models for evaluating the presence of market 
power, and made recommendations with regard to setting accumulation 
limits. Their final report will be evaluated by the Center for 
Independent Experts (CIE) on June 12-13, 2014.
    The National Marine Fisheries Service's Office of Science and 
Technology coordinates and manages a contract providing external 
expertise through the CIE to conduct independent peer reviews of NMFS 
scientific projects. CIE reviewers are selected by the CIE Steering 
Committee and CIE Coordination Team to conduct the independent peer 
review in compliance with predetermined Terms of Reference of the peer 
review. Each CIE reviewer is contracted to deliver an independent peer 
review report to be approved by the CIE Steering Committee, and the 
Chairman will provide a summary report. Further information on the CIE 
process can be obtained from www.ciereviews.org.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for

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sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed 
to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465-0492, at least 5 
days prior to the meeting date.

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

    Dated: May 21, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-12199 Filed 5-27-14; 8:45 am]
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