Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 59742-59745 [2014-23602]

Download as PDF 59742 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / Notices Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Salmon Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a joint methodology review meeting with the Salmon Technical Team (STT) and Model Evaluation Workgroup (MEW), followed by a single-day meeting of the STT, all of which will be open to the public. DATES: The joint methodology review meeting will be held Tuesday, October 21, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, October 23, 2014, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until business is completed. The STT will continue with a one-day meeting on Friday, October 24, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Both meetings will be held at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland OR 97220; telephone: (503) 281–2500. The methodology review meeting will be in the St. Helens D Room and the STT meeting will be in the Garden C Room. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the methodology review meeting is to discuss and review proposed changes to analytical methods used in salmon management. Recommendations from the methodology review meeting will be presented at the November 14–19, 2014 Council meeting in Costa Mesa, CA where the Council is scheduled to take final action on the proposals. Final methodology review topics were adopted by the Council at their September 12–17, 2014 meeting in Spokane, WA and are posted on the Pacific Council’s Web page (www.pcouncil.org). The STT will hold a 1-day session following the methodology review to discuss items on the Council’s November 2014 meeting agenda. Major topics include: The salmon methodology review, the Lower Columbia River coho harvest matrix, and the preseason salmon management schedule, process, and documentation for 2015. 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Oct 02, 2014 Jkt 235001 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. 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: September 30, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–23617 Filed 10–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD529 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’s (Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777–2500; fax: (978) 750–7991. 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: Agenda items: The New England Fishery Management Council’s SSC will meet to: Review stock assessment information, consider information provided by the Groundfish PDT and continue to develop acceptable biological catch (ABC) SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 recommendations and other scientific advice for Gulf of Maine cod for fishing years 2015–17; review stock assessment information, consider information provided by the Groundfish PDT and develop overfishing levels (OFLs) and ABC recommendations for Georges Bank winter flounder, Gulf of Maine winter flounder and pollock for fishing years 2015–17. The committee may not complete all the ABC recommendations for these stocks at this meeting. They will also discuss the format of operational stock assessment reports. The committee will address other business 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. Special Accommodations 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. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 29, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–23542 Filed 10–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD518 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings and hearings. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its 117th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and its 161st Council meeting to take actions on SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / Notices fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also convene meetings of the Council’s Education Steering Committee, Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee, Pelagic Standing Committee, and Executive and Budget Standing Committee. DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, October 13, 2014 through Thursday, October 23, 2014. For specific dates, times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The Education Steering Committee, 117th SSC, the Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee and Standing Committee meetings will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522–8220. The 161st 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. Edwin Ebisui, Acting Chair, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, 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 Education Steering Committee will meet on October 13, 2014, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; 117th SSC meeting on October 14–16, 2014, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee October 20, 2014, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon; the Council’s Pelagics and International Standing Committee on October 20, 2014, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Executive and Budget Standing Committee October 20, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; the 161st Council meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 21–23, 2014. In addition, the Council will host a Fishers Forum on October 21, 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Oct 02, 2014 Jkt 235001 Schedule and Agenda for the Education Steering Committee 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014 1. Scholarship Program 2. Internships 3. Educational Resources 4. Public Comment 5. Discussion and Recommendations Schedule and Agenda for 117th SSC Meeting 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2014 1. Introductions 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs 3. Status of the 116th SSC Meeting Recommendations 4. Report from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director 5. Report from NMFS Office of Science & Technology 6. Insular Fisheries A. NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center’s Response to SSC Comments on 2014 Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) Deep 7 Bottomfish Stock Assessment B. Report on SSC Subgroup Regarding 2014 MHI Deep 7 Bottomfish Stock Assessment C. Public Comment D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 7. Program Planning A. Specifying Acceptable Biological Catches (ABCs) for the American Samoa, Guam and CNMI Bottomfish (Action Item) B. Report on the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) Review on the Biomass Augmented CatchMaximum Sustainable Yield (BAC– MSY) Model C. Reconsideration of ABC Recommendations for Coral Reef Fish, Crustacean, MHI Deep 7 and Non-Deep 7 Bottomfish (Action Item) D. Discussion to Develop Agenda for the Fifth National SSC Meeting on Uncertainties in ABC Specifications for Data-limited Stocks E. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee F. Public Comment G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014 8. Pelagic Fisheries A. Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Amendment for Regional Fishery PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59743 Management Organization (RFMO) Measures 1. Development of a Framework Process to Implement RFMO Conservation and Management Measures under the Pelagic FEP 2. Draft Proposed Regulations to Address Overfishing and Overfished Status of Western Central Pacific Ocean North Pacific (WCPO NP) Striped Marlin (Action Item) B. Bigeye Stock Status (Action Item) C. Hawaii Yellowfin and Bigeye Commercial Minimum Size Limit (Action Item) D. Report on Disproportionate Burden Workshop ˜ E. 2014 El Nino Update F. International Fisheries 1. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Science Committee 2. WCPFC Northern Committee 3. WCPFC Technical and Compliance Committee 4. US Permanent Advisory Committee G. Ocean Legacy H. Public Comment I. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 9. Protected Species A. Report on the Hawaii Deep-set Longline Biological Opinion (BiOp) B. Draft 2014 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports C. Preliminary Summary of the Molokai Cetacean Survey D. Independent Advisory Team for Marine Mammal Assessments E. Updates on Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Actions 1. Final Determination to List Corals under the ESA 2. Final Determination to List Scalloped Hammerhead Shark under the ESA 3. 90-day Finding on a Petition to List Seven Species of Pomacentrid Reef Fish under the ESA 4. Green Turtle Status Review 5. North Pacific Humpback Whale Status Review 6. Update on the False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan Implementation 7. Proposed 2015 List of Fisheries 8. Other Relevant Actions F. Public Comment G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 8:30 a.m.–12 noon, Thursday, October 16, 2014 10. Other Business A. 118th SSC Meeting 11. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 59744 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / Notices D. Regional Electronic Technologies Implementation Plan E. Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review Process and Policy F. Regional, National and International Outreach & Education G. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations 1. Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee 2. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee 3. Education Steering Committee H. SSC Recommendations I. Public Hearing J. Council Discussion and Action Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee 10 a.m.–12 noon, Monday, October 20, 2014 1. Welcome Remarks 2. Introductions 3. Update on Progress on Data Collection Projects 4. Review of the Strategic Plan Changes 5. Endorsement and Signing of the Strategic Plan 6. Revisiting Data Sharing Agreements 7. Planning for the Next Steps 8. Public Comment 9. Discussions and Recommendations Schedule for Council Standing Committee Meetings Fishers Forum Harbor View Center 6 p.m.–9 p.m. 1 p.m.–3 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014 Hawaii Yellowfin and Striped Marlin Management Pelagic and International Standing Committee 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014 8. American Samoa Archipelago A. Motu Lipoti B. Fono Report C. Enforcement Issues D. Community Activities and Issues E. Education and Outreach Initiatives F. American Samoa National Marine Sanctuary G. Rose Atoll Marine National Monument H. SSC Recommendations I. Public Comment J. Council Discussion and Action 9. Hawaii Archipelago A. Moku Pepa B. Legislative Report C. Enforcement D. Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish 1. PIFSC Response to SSC Comments on MHI Deep 7 Bottomfish Stock Assessment 2. Report on SSC Subgroup Regarding 2014 MHI Deep 7 Stock Assessment 3. Reconsideration of MHI Deep 7 ACL Specification (Action Item) 4. State of Hawaii BRFA Management Plan 5. Regulatory Changes Establishing a Market Delay for the Sale and Removal of Non-commercial Bag Limits for MHI Bottomfish (Action Item) E. Community Projects, Activities and Issues 1. Report on Puwalu 2. Council Marine Science Summer Class 3. Outreach and Education Report F. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary G. SSC Recommendations H. Public Hearing I. Council Discussion and Action 10. Protected Species A. Report on the Hawaii Deep-set Executive and Budget Standing Committee Schedule and Agenda for 161st Council Meeting mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1. Welcome and Introductions A. Swearing In of New and Reappointed Members 2. Approval of the 161st Agenda 3. Approval of the 160th Meeting Minutes 4. Executive Director’s Report 5. Presentation on State of Ecosystem 6. Agency Reports A. NMFS 1. Pacific Islands Regional Office 2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Pacific Islands Section C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. Enforcement 1. U.S. Coast Guard 2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement 3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Enforcement Section E. Public Comment F. Council Discussion and Action 7. Program Planning and Research A. Specifying Annual Catch Limits for American Samoa, Guam, CNMI Bottomfish (Action Item) B. Report on CIE Review of BAC–MSY Model (Action Item) C. Reconsideration of ACL Recommendation and Accountability Measures for Coral Reef Fish, Crustaceans and MHI Non-deep 7 Bottomfish (Action Item) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Oct 02, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Longline Biological Opinion B. Draft 2014 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports C. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Actions 1. Final Determination to List Corals under the ESA 2. Final Determination to List Scalloped Hammerhead Shark under the ESA 3. 90-day Finding on a Petition to List Seven Species of Pomacentrid Reef Fish under the ESA 4. Green Turtle Status Review 5. North Pacific Humpback Whale Status Review 6. Update on the False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan Implementation 7. Proposed 2015 List of Fisheries 8. Other Relevant Actions D. SSC Recommendations E. Public Comment F. Council Discussion and Action 11. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday October 23, 2014 12. Mariana Archipelago A. Guam 1. Isla Informe 2. Legislative Report 3. Enforcement Issues 4. Community Activities and Issues B. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands ´ 1. Arongol Falu 2. Legislative Report 3. Enforcement Issues 4. Community Activities and Issues C. Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: Islands, Volcanic, and Trench Units D. SSC Recommendations E. Public Hearing F. Council Discussion and Action 13. Pelagic & International Fisheries A. FEP Amendment for RFMO Measures 1. Development of a Framework Process to Implement RFMO Conservation and Management Measures under the Pelagic FEP 2. Draft Proposed Regulations to Address Overfishing and Overfished Status of WCPO NP Striped Marlin (Action Item) B. Bigeye Stock Status (Action Item) C. Hawaii Yellowfin and Bigeye Commercial Minimum Size Limit (Action Item) D. American Samoa Exclusive Economic Zone Albacore Catch Limit (Action Item) E. Report on Disproportionate Burden Workshop F. International Fisheries E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / Notices 1. WCPFC Science Committee 2. WCPFC Northern Committee 3. WCPFC Technical and Compliance Committee 4. US Permanent Advisory Committee G. Proposed Expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (Action Item) 1. Changes to Monument Boundaries 2. Council Action H. SSC Recommendations I. Standing Committee Recommendations J. Public Hearing K. Council Discussion and Recommendations 14. Administrative Matters A. Council Member and Staff Ethics Training B. Financial Reports C. Administrative Reports D. Council Family Changes 1. Advisory Panel Appointments E. Meetings and Workshops F. Report on Operational Guidelines Workshop G. Report on MSA Reauthorization H. Other Business I. Standing Committee Recommendations J. Public Comment K. Council Discussion and Action 15. Election of Officers 16. Other Business Non-Emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 161st meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take action to address the emergency. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C 1801 et seq. Dated: September 30, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–23602 Filed 10–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Oct 02, 2014 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD525 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of the: Joint Law Enforcement Committee, Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Advisory Panel Committee, and Gulf States Law Enforcement Committee, Red Drum Management Committee, Joint Administrative Policy and Budget/ Personnel Committees, Data Collection Management Committee, Gulf SEDAR Committee, Reef Fish Committee, Mackerel Committee, and Shrimp Management Committee; in conjunction with a meeting of the Full Council. The Council will also hold a formal public comment session. DATES: The Council meeting will convene 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 20 until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa, located at 26 North Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602; telephone: (251) 338–2000. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Douglas Gregory, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630; fax: (813) 348–1711; email: doug.gregory@ gulfcouncil.org. SUMMARY: The items of discussion for each individual management committee agenda are as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Joint Meeting of the Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Administrative Committee (Council), Law Enforcement Advisory Panel, and Gulf States Law Enforcement Committee Agenda, Monday, October 20, 2014, 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. • Usefulness of Charter-for-hire Decals • Review of Draft Definition of Charter Fishing PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59745 • Port Eads, Louisiana Marina Access • Overview of Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) Gulf Restructuring • Review of 2015–2016 Cooperative Enforcement Operations Plan • State Report Highlights Red Drum Management Committee Agenda, Monday, October 20, 2014, 11 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. • Scoping Document for Recreational Red Drum Management and Update From Special Red Drum Working Group – Recess – Joint Meeting of the Administrative Policy and Budget/Personnel Committees Agenda, Monday, October 20, 2014, 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. • Review of 2010–2014 Expenditures and Budget Carryover to 2015 • Review and Discussion of Potential Contractual Projects • Update on Advisory Panels (AP) and Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC) Appointment Process and Structure • Discussion of SSC Conflict of Interest Policy • Continued Review of Draft Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures (SOPPs) Revisions Data Collection Administrative Committee Agenda, Monday, October 20, 2014, 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. • Calibration Workshop Summary Report • Discussion of South Atlantic Council Recommendations for Electronic Charter Boat Reporting • Discussion of Species Reporting Requirements Under the Joint Electronic Dealer Reporting Amendment • Discussion of Strategies to Improve Private Recreational Data Collection and Management Gulf SEDAR Committee Agenda, Monday, October 20, 2014, 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. • SEDAR 38—Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic King Mackerel • SEDAR Steering Committee Update • SEDAR Schedule Review • Updated List of Fishery Research and Socio-economic Priorities for 2015– 2019 – Recess – Reef Fish Management Committee Agenda, Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Estimates of Red Snapper Abundance on Alabama’s Offshore Reefs • Amendment 39—Red Snapper Regional Management E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD518


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings and hearings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold meetings of its 117th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) 
and its 161st Council meeting to take actions on

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fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council 
will also convene meetings of the Council's Education Steering 
Committee, Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee, Pelagic 
Standing Committee, and Executive and Budget Standing Committee.

DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, October 13, 2014 through 
Thursday, October 23, 2014. For specific dates, times and agendas, see 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The Education Steering Committee, 117th SSC, the Fishery 
Data Collection and Research Committee and Standing Committee meetings 
will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, 
Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522-8220. The 161st 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. Edwin Ebisui, Acting Chair, Western Pacific 
Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, 
HI 96813, 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 Education Steering Committee will meet 
on October 13, 2014, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; 117th SSC meeting on 
October 14-16, 2014, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Fishery Data 
Collection and Research Committee October 20, 2014, between 10 a.m. and 
12 noon; the Council's Pelagics and International Standing Committee on 
October 20, 2014, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Executive and Budget 
Standing Committee October 20, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; the 161st 
Council meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 
21-23, 2014. In addition, the Council will host a Fishers Forum on 
October 21, 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 Education Steering Committee

3 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014

1. Scholarship Program
2. Internships
3. Educational Resources
4. Public Comment
5. Discussion and Recommendations

Schedule and Agenda for 117th SSC Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2014

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 116th SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific 
Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Report from NMFS Office of Science & Technology
6. Insular Fisheries
    A. NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center's Response to SSC 
Comments on 2014 Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) Deep 7 Bottomfish Stock 
Assessment
    B. Report on SSC Subgroup Regarding 2014 MHI Deep 7 Bottomfish 
Stock Assessment
    C. Public Comment
    D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
7. Program Planning
    A. Specifying Acceptable Biological Catches (ABCs) for the American 
Samoa, Guam and CNMI Bottomfish (Action Item)
    B. Report on the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) Review on the 
Biomass Augmented Catch-Maximum Sustainable Yield (BAC-MSY) Model
    C. Reconsideration of ABC Recommendations for Coral Reef Fish, 
Crustacean, MHI Deep 7 and Non-Deep 7 Bottomfish (Action Item)
    D. Discussion to Develop Agenda for the Fifth National SSC Meeting 
on Uncertainties in ABC Specifications for Data-limited Stocks
    E. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee
    F. Public Comment
    G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014

8. Pelagic Fisheries
    A. Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Amendment for Regional Fishery 
Management Organization (RFMO) Measures
    1. Development of a Framework Process to Implement RFMO 
Conservation and Management Measures under the Pelagic FEP
    2. Draft Proposed Regulations to Address Overfishing and Overfished 
Status of Western Central Pacific Ocean North Pacific (WCPO NP) Striped 
Marlin (Action Item)
    B. Bigeye Stock Status (Action Item)
    C. Hawaii Yellowfin and Bigeye Commercial Minimum Size Limit 
(Action Item)
    D. Report on Disproportionate Burden Workshop
    E. 2014 El Ni[ntilde]o Update
    F. International Fisheries
    1. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Science 
Committee
    2. WCPFC Northern Committee
    3. WCPFC Technical and Compliance Committee
    4. US Permanent Advisory Committee
    G. Ocean Legacy
    H. Public Comment
    I. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
9. Protected Species
    A. Report on the Hawaii Deep-set Longline Biological Opinion (BiOp)
    B. Draft 2014 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports
    C. Preliminary Summary of the Molokai Cetacean Survey
    D. Independent Advisory Team for Marine Mammal Assessments
    E. Updates on Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal 
Protection Act (MMPA) Actions
    1. Final Determination to List Corals under the ESA
    2. Final Determination to List Scalloped Hammerhead Shark under the 
ESA
    3. 90-day Finding on a Petition to List Seven Species of 
Pomacentrid Reef Fish under the ESA
    4. Green Turtle Status Review
    5. North Pacific Humpback Whale Status Review
    6. Update on the False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan 
Implementation
    7. Proposed 2015 List of Fisheries
    8. Other Relevant Actions
    F. Public Comment
    G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-12 noon, Thursday, October 16, 2014

10. Other Business
    A. 118th SSC Meeting
11. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

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Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee

10 a.m.-12 noon, Monday, October 20, 2014

1. Welcome Remarks
2. Introductions
3. Update on Progress on Data Collection Projects
4. Review of the Strategic Plan Changes
5. Endorsement and Signing of the Strategic Plan
6. Revisiting Data Sharing Agreements
7. Planning for the Next Steps
8. Public Comment
9. Discussions and Recommendations

Schedule for Council Standing Committee Meetings

1 p.m.-3 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014

Pelagic and International Standing Committee

3 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014

Executive and Budget Standing Committee

Schedule and Agenda for 161st Council Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014

1. Welcome and Introductions
    A. Swearing In of New and Reappointed Members
2. Approval of the 161st Agenda
3. Approval of the 160th Meeting Minutes
4. Executive Director's Report
5. Presentation on State of Ecosystem
6. Agency Reports
    A. NMFS
    1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
    2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Pacific Islands Section
    C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    D. Enforcement
    1. U.S. Coast Guard
    2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
    3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Enforcement Section
    E. Public Comment
    F. Council Discussion and Action
7. Program Planning and Research
    A. Specifying Annual Catch Limits for American Samoa, Guam, CNMI 
Bottomfish (Action Item)
    B. Report on CIE Review of BAC-MSY Model (Action Item)
    C. Reconsideration of ACL Recommendation and Accountability 
Measures for Coral Reef Fish, Crustaceans and MHI Non-deep 7 Bottomfish 
(Action Item)
    D. Regional Electronic Technologies Implementation Plan
    E. Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review Process and Policy
    F. Regional, National and International Outreach & Education
    G. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations
    1. Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee
    2. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee
    3. Education Steering Committee
    H. SSC Recommendations
    I. Public Hearing
    J. Council Discussion and Action

Fishers Forum Harbor View Center 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Hawaii Yellowfin and Striped Marlin Management

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014

8. American Samoa Archipelago
    A. Motu Lipoti
    B. Fono Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Activities and Issues
    E. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    F. American Samoa National Marine Sanctuary
    G. Rose Atoll Marine National Monument
    H. SSC Recommendations
    I. Public Comment
    J. Council Discussion and Action
9. Hawaii Archipelago
    A. Moku Pepa
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement
    D. Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish
    1. PIFSC Response to SSC Comments on MHI Deep 7 Bottomfish Stock 
Assessment
    2. Report on SSC Subgroup Regarding 2014 MHI Deep 7 Stock 
Assessment
    3. Reconsideration of MHI Deep 7 ACL Specification (Action Item)
    4. State of Hawaii BRFA Management Plan
    5. Regulatory Changes Establishing a Market Delay for the Sale and 
Removal of Non-commercial Bag Limits for MHI Bottomfish (Action Item)
    E. Community Projects, Activities and Issues
    1. Report on Puwalu
    2. Council Marine Science Summer Class
    3. Outreach and Education Report
    F. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
    G. SSC Recommendations
    H. Public Hearing
    I. Council Discussion and Action
10. Protected Species
    A. Report on the Hawaii Deep-set Longline Biological Opinion
    B. Draft 2014 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports
    C. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection 
Act Actions
    1. Final Determination to List Corals under the ESA
    2. Final Determination to List Scalloped Hammerhead Shark under the 
ESA
    3. 90-day Finding on a Petition to List Seven Species of 
Pomacentrid Reef Fish under the ESA
    4. Green Turtle Status Review
    5. North Pacific Humpback Whale Status Review
    6. Update on the False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan 
Implementation
    7. Proposed 2015 List of Fisheries
    8. Other Relevant Actions
    D. SSC Recommendations
    E. Public Comment
    F. Council Discussion and Action
11. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday October 23, 2014

12. Mariana Archipelago
    A. Guam
    1. Isla Informe
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Community Activities and Issues
    B. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
    1. Arongol Fal[uacute]
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Community Activities and Issues
    C. Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: Islands, Volcanic, and 
Trench Units
    D. SSC Recommendations
    E. Public Hearing
    F. Council Discussion and Action
13. Pelagic & International Fisheries
    A. FEP Amendment for RFMO Measures
    1. Development of a Framework Process to Implement RFMO 
Conservation and Management Measures under the Pelagic FEP
    2. Draft Proposed Regulations to Address Overfishing and Overfished 
Status of WCPO NP Striped Marlin (Action Item)
    B. Bigeye Stock Status (Action Item)
    C. Hawaii Yellowfin and Bigeye Commercial Minimum Size Limit 
(Action Item)
    D. American Samoa Exclusive Economic Zone Albacore Catch Limit 
(Action Item)
    E. Report on Disproportionate Burden Workshop
    F. International Fisheries

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    1. WCPFC Science Committee
    2. WCPFC Northern Committee
    3. WCPFC Technical and Compliance Committee
    4. US Permanent Advisory Committee
    G. Proposed Expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National 
Monument (Action Item)
    1. Changes to Monument Boundaries
    2. Council Action
    H. SSC Recommendations
    I. Standing Committee Recommendations
    J. Public Hearing
    K. Council Discussion and Recommendations
14. Administrative Matters
    A. Council Member and Staff Ethics Training
    B. Financial Reports
    C. Administrative Reports
    D. Council Family Changes
    1. Advisory Panel Appointments
    E. Meetings and Workshops
    F. Report on Operational Guidelines Workshop
    G. Report on MSA Reauthorization
    H. Other Business
    I. Standing Committee Recommendations
    J. Public Comment
    K. Council Discussion and Action
15. Election of Officers
16. Other Business

    Non-Emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before 
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 161st 
meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any 
regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that 
requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 
Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to 
take action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 
(voice) or (808) 522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting 
date.

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

    Dated: September 30, 2014.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-23602 Filed 10-2-14; 8:45 am]
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