Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting, 35525 [2014-14528]
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The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the Features box on the
Applications and Permits for Protected
Species home page, https://
apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting
File No. 13430 from the list of available
applications.
These documents are also available
upon written request or by appointment
in the Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted to the Chief,
Permits and Conservation Division, at
the address listed above. Comments may
also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
713–0376, or by email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
include the File No. in the subject line
of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
Division at the address listed above. The
request should set forth the specific
reasons why a hearing on this
application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tammy Adams or Amy Sloan, (301)
427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
subject amendment to Permit No. 13430
is requested under the authority of the
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.), and the regulations governing the
taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR 222–226).
Permit No. 13430, issued on February
17, 2010 (75 FR 8303), authorizes the
permit holder to take Pacific harbor
seals (Phoca vitulina), California sea
lions (Zalophus californianus), and
northern elephant seals (Mirounga
angustirostris) within coastal waters and
on pinniped rookeries and haul outs of
Washington and Oregon during aerial,
vessel, and ground surveys of
pinnipeds; capture of pinnipeds for
collection of tissue samples, attachment
of scientific instruments and application
of marks (flipper tags, brands, etc.); and
harassment of marine mammals,
including Eastern Distinct Population
Segment Steller sea lions (Eumetopias
jubatus) and Southern Resident killer
whales (Orcinus orca), during
underwater playback experiments. The
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permit also allows for a limited number
of research related mortality of marine
mammals. The permit is valid through
January 31, 2015.
The permit holder requests an
amendment to extend the expiration
date to January 31, 2020, and modify
one protocol. The permit holder
proposes to add use of an alternate
injectable sedative to reduce stress in
harbor seals and California sea lions that
may be caused by procedures that have
prolonged handling times, such as
instrument attachment. The protocols
currently include administering valium;
the change would be to use midazolam
(and its reversal agent, flumazenil) in
lieu of valium at the discretion of the
attending veterinarian.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an environmental
assessment (EA) was prepared analyzing
the effects on the human environment of
issuing Permit No. 13430. Based on the
analyses in the EA, NMFS determined
that issuance of the permit would not
significantly impact the quality of the
human environment and that
preparation of an environmental impact
statement was not required. NMFS will
determine whether that EA should be
supplemented prior to making a final
determination about potential impacts
of issuing the amendment.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of this
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: June 17, 2014.
Tammy C. Adams,
Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and
Education Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Report for the Bluefish fishery in
preparation for the Council and the
Council’s Scientific and Statistical
Committee review of specifications that
have been set for the 2015 fishing year.
The meeting will be held on
Friday, July 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 12
noon.
DATES:
The meeting will be held
via webinar with a listening station also
available at the Council address below.
Webinar link: https://
mafmc.adobeconnect.com/bluefish/.
Council Address: Mid-Atlantic
Fishery Management Council, 800 N.
State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901;
telephone: (302) 674–2331.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery
Management Council, 800 N. State
Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901;
telephone: (302) 526–5255.
The
Advisory Panel will develop a Fishery
Performance Report for consideration by
the Council and the Council’s SSC as
they review bluefish management
measures established for the 2015
fishing year.
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
listed 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:
Special Accommodations
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The meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to M.
Jan Saunders at the Mid-Atlantic
Council Office, (302) 526–5251, at least
5 days prior to the meeting date.
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
Dated: June 17, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery
Management Council’s (Council)
Bluefish Advisory Panel (AP) will meet
to develop a Fishery Performance
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XD346
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (Council)
Bluefish Advisory Panel (AP) will meet to develop a Fishery Performance
Report for the Bluefish fishery in preparation for the Council and the
Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee review of specifications
that have been set for the 2015 fishing year.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014, from 9 a.m.
to 12 noon.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar with a listening
station also available at the Council address below. Webinar link:
https://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/bluefish/.
Council Address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N.
State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State Street,
Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 526-5255.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Panel will develop a Fishery
Performance Report for consideration by the Council and the Council's
SSC as they review bluefish management measures established for the
2015 fishing year.
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 listed 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.
Special Accommodations
The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to M. Jan Saunders at the Mid-Atlantic Council
Office, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: June 17, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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