Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 77460 [2014-30213]

Download as PDF 77460 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 247 / Wednesday, December 24, 2014 / Notices 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 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: December 19, 2014. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Matters To Be Considered The Committee is convening to discuss and finalize recommendations on the candidates for the new Climate and Marine Resources Task Force and the Aquaculture Task Force for submission to the NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator. Other administrative matters may be considered. 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 January 2, 2015. Dated: December 18, 2014. Paul Doremus, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–30181 Filed 12–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P [FR Doc. 2014–30213 Filed 12–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RIN 0648–XD673 Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of open public meetings. This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the agenda below. SUMMARY: The meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2015, 3–4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Conference call. Public access is available at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. ADDRESSES: Any member of the public wishing to attend may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427– 8004; email: heidi.lovett@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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/. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Dec 23, 2014 Jkt 235001 AGENCY: Council on Environmental Quality. Notice of availability of final interagency Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies. ACTION: Section 2031 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Water Resources Development Act), Public Law 110–114, directed the Secretary of the Army to revise the ‘‘Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies’’ (Principles and Guidelines), dated March 10, 1983, consistent with several considerations enumerated in the Water Resources Development Act. The revised Principles and Guidelines, now referenced as the Principles, Requirements and Guidelines (PR&G), consist of three key components: (1) The Principles and Requirements (formerly called Principles and Standards), setting out broad policy and principles that guide investments; (2) the Interagency Guidelines, providing guidance to Federal agencies for determining the applicability of the Principles and Guidelines and for developing agency SUMMARY: DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies; Final Interagency Guidelines PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 specific implementing procedures for formulating, evaluating, and comparing water resources projects, programs, activities and related actions; and (3) the Agency Specific Procedures, outlining agency-specific procedures for incorporating the Principles and Requirements into agency missions and programs. This notice informs the public that the Interagency Guidelines, the second key component of the modernized PR&G, are finalized and available at www.whitehouse.gov/administration/ eop/ceq/initiatives/PandG. The draft Interagency Guidelines were published in the Federal Register with a request for comments on March 27, 2013. Subsequent to public review and comment period, the final version of the Interagency Guidelines was developed through a collaborative interagency process that promoted the open exchange of information and perspectives. The process has engaged the public through formal public review and workshops. The updated and modernized PR&G will improve Federal government decision making related to investment in water resource projects and, thus, improve how our country plans for infrastructure projects. DATES: Effective June 15, 2015. The Interagency Guidelines are available at www.whitehouse.gov/ administration/eop/ceq/initiatives/ PandG. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexis Segal, Council on Environmental Quality, at 202–395–5750. Section 2031 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110– 114) directed the Secretary of the Army to revise the ‘‘Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies,’’ dated March 10, 1983, consistent with several considerations enumerated in the Water Resources Development Act. The revised Principles and Requirements will provide guidance for agencies to implement the Principles and Guidelines. Additional information on the revision process is available a https:// www.whitehouse.gov/administration/ eop/ceq/initiatives/PandG. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 2031 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–114, 121 Stat. 1041. E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2014-30213]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD673


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 a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). 
The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the 
agenda below.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2015, 3-4:30 p.m., 
Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: Conference call. 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 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 and finalize recommendations 
on the candidates for the new Climate and Marine Resources Task Force 
and the Aquaculture Task Force for submission to the NOAA Fisheries 
Assistant Administrator. Other administrative matters may be 
considered. 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 
January 2, 2015.

    Dated: December 18, 2014.
Paul Doremus,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-30213 Filed 12-23-14; 8:45 am]
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