Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 31310 [2014-12597]

Download as PDF 31310 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 105 / Monday, June 2, 2014 / Notices Dated: May 27, 2014. Jason Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–12732 Filed 5–30–14; 8:45 am] should be directed to Heidi Lovett, 301– 427–8004 by June 6, 2014. Dated: May 23, 2014. Eileen Sobeck, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–12597 Filed 5–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD315 RIN 0648–XD319 Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of two forthcoming meetings of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the agenda below. DATES: The meetings are scheduled for June 12, 2014, 3–5 p.m. and June 17, 2014, 3–5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be conducted by telephone. Public access is available at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to attend the public teleconference may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427–8004; email: heidi.lovett@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The charter and other information are located online at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Matters To Be Considered The Committee is convening to discuss recommendations for the reauthorization of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for submission to the NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator. This agenda is subject to change. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings and hearings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its 116th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and its 160th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also convene meetings of the Social Science Planning Committee (SSPC), Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee (MPCC), Advisory Panels (AP), Fishing Industry Advisory Panel (FIAP), Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC) and the Council’s Pelagic Standing Committee and Executive and Budget Standing Committee. The meetings will be held from June 16 through June 27, 2014. For specific dates, times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The SSPC, MPCC Committee, 116th SSC, AP, FIAP, FDCRC and Standing Committee meetings will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, telephone: (808) 522–8220; The 160th Council meeting will be held at the Laniakea YWCA-Fuller Hall, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, telephone: (808) 538–7061; The Fishers Forum will be held at the Harbor View Center, Pier 38, 1129 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817, telephone: (808) 983–1200. Background documents will be available from, and written comments should be sent to, Mr. Arnold Palacios, Chair, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 telephone: (808) 522–8220 or fax: (808) 522–8226. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SSPC meeting will be held on June 16, 2014, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The MPCC will be held on June 16, 2014, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The 116th SSC meeting on June 17–19, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; the AP meeting on June 19–20, 2014, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on June 19 and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 20; the FIAP meeting on June 23, 2014 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; the FDCRC meeting on June 24, 2014 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; the Council’s Pelagics and International Standing Committee on June 24, 2014 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Executive and Budget Standing Committee between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 24, 2014; and the 160th Council Meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 25–27, 2014. In addition, the Council will host a Fishers Forum on June 25, 2014 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. In addition to the agenda items listed here, the SSC and Council will hear recommendations from Council advisory groups. Public comment periods will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Schedule and Agenda for the SSPC Meeting 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 1. Introduction 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Overview of the Council and its Fisheries A. Council and Federally Managed Fisheries in the Western Pacific B. Fisheries Social Science in the Region C. Role of the Committee 4. Committee Discussion on Current and Emerging Human Dimensions Issues Related to Regional Fisheries Management A. Fishing Communities B. Adaptation to Potential Impacts of Climate Change C. Integrated Assessments D. Marine Protected Areas and Fishermen—Participation in Planning; Effects E. Modern Socio-Cultural Importance of Fish 5. Council’s Human Dimensions Program and Research Priority Planning A. Council’s 5-Year Research E:\FR\FM\02JNN1.SGM 02JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 105 (Monday, June 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-12597]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD315


Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meetings.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of two 
forthcoming meetings of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee 
(MAFAC). The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined 
in the agenda below.

DATES: The meetings are scheduled for June 12, 2014, 3-5 p.m. and June 
17, 2014, 3-5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be conducted by telephone. Public 
access is available at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
attend the public teleconference may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427-
8004; email: heidi.lovett@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MAFAC was established by the Secretary 
of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all 
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the 
Department of Commerce. The charter and other information are located 
online at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/.

Matters To Be Considered

    The Committee is convening to discuss recommendations for the 
reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act for submission to the NOAA Fisheries Assistant 
Administrator. This agenda is subject to change.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Heidi Lovett, 301-427-8004 by June 
6, 2014.

    Dated: May 23, 2014.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-12597 Filed 5-30-14; 8:45 am]
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