Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 9701-9702 [2015-03715]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
James Weinberg at the NEFSC, (508)
495–2352, at least 5 days prior to the
meeting date.
Dated: February 18, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XD787
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 American Samoa,
Hawaii, and Mariana Archipelago
Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory
Panels (AP) by teleconference and
webconference to discuss and make
recommendations on fishery
management issues in the Western
Pacific Region.
DATES: The Mariana Archipelago FEP
AP will meet on March 10, 2015,
between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; The Hawaii
Archipelago FEP AP will meet on March
12, 2015, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.;
and The American Samoa Archipelago
FEP AP will meet on March 13, 2014,
between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. All times
listed are local island times.
Location: All meetings will be held by
teleconference and webconference. For
specific times and agendas, see
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
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The teleconference will be
conducted by telephone and by web.
The teleconference numbers are: U.S.
toll-free: 1–888–482–3560 or
International Access: +1 647 723–3959,
and Access Code: 5228220. The
webconference can be accessed at
https://wprfmc.webex.com/join/
info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov.
ADDRESSES:
James Weinberg, 508–495–2352; email:
James.Weinberg@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For
further information please visit the
Northeast Fisheries Science Center Web
site at https://nefsc.noaa.gov/. For
additional information about the peer
review meeting of the Sea Scallop,
please visit the NMFS NEFSC SAW Web
site at https://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/nefsc/
saw/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director;
telephone: (808) 522–8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Mariana
Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
5 p.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and
Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be discusseed at 162nd
Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on Territory
Longline Bigeye Specification
ii. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Update on Data Collection Projects
ii. Update on Community Activities
iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business
Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii
Archipelago FEP AP
4 p.m.–6 p.m., Thursday, March 12,
2015
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and
Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be discussed at 162nd
Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on Territory
Longline Bigeye Specification
ii. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Report on Main Hawaiian Islands
(MHI) Bottomfish Public Scoping
Meetings
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ii. Report on MHI Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna)
Public Scoping Meetings
iii. Update on Community Projects
iv. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business
Schedule and Agenda for the American
Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
4 p.m.–6 p.m., March 13, 2016
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and
Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be Discussed at 162nd
Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on the American
Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area
Temporary Exemption
ii. Recommendations on American
Samoa Longline EEZ Albacore
Catch Limit
iii. Recommendations on Territory
Longline Bigeye Specification
iv. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Update on Data Collection Projects
ii. Update on Fisheries Development
Projects
iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP
Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. 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
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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: February 19, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Gail Bendixen at
(907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days
prior to the meeting date.
Dated: February 19, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–03716 Filed 2–23–15; 8:45 am]
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Administration
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
RIN 0648–XD788
Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice
of Federal Advisory Committee
Meeting
North Pacific Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
The North Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council)
Ecosystem Committee will meet in
Seattle, WA.
DATES: The meeting will be held March
17–18, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
The Mountaineers Seattle Program
Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE.,
Cascade Room, Seattle, WA.
Teleconference will be available by
calling (712) 775–7031, access code
403–899–011.
Council address: North Pacific
Fishery Management Council, 605 W.
4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK
99501–2252.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve MacLean, Council staff;
telephone: (907) 271–2809.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Committee will discuss the following
issues: (1) Ecosystem Vision Statement;
(2) updates on Essential Fish Habitat 5year review, Norton Sound king crab
research, deep-sea corals research,
Bering Strait Marine Life and
Subsistence Data Synthesis, Aleutian
Islands Risk Assessment, Arctic and
Bering Sea shipping, Alaska Arctic
Policy Commission final report, AOOS
ocean acidification workshop; (3) Bering
Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan.
The Agenda is subject to change, and
the latest version is posted at https://
www.npfmc.org/committees/ecosystemcommittee/.
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Reserve Forces Policy Board,
Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory
Committee Meeting.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing this notice to announce that
the following Federal Advisory
Committee meeting of the Reserve
Forces Policy Board (RFPB) will take
place. This meeting will be partiallyclosed to the public.
DATES: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
from 8:20 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The address is the
Pentagon, Room 3E863, Arlington, VA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Alex Sabol, Designated Federal Officer,
(703) 681–0577 (Voice), (703) 681–0002
(Facsimile), Email—
Alexander.j.sabol.civ@mail.mil. Mailing
address is Reserve Forces Policy Board,
5113 Leesburg Pike, Suite 601, Falls
Church, VA 22041. Web site: https://
rfpb.defense.gov/. The most up-to-date
changes to the meeting can be found on
the RFPB’s Web site.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
meeting notice is being published under
the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) (5
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.150.
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose
of the meeting is to obtain, review and
evaluate information related to
strategies, policies, and practices
designed to improve and enhance the
capabilities, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the Reserve
Components.
SUMMARY:
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Agenda: The RFPB will hold a
meeting from 8:20 a.m. until 4:05 p.m.
The portion of the meeting from 8:20
a.m. to 11:45 a.m. will be open to the
public and will consist of remarks to the
RFPB from the Under Secretary of
Defense (Personnel &Readiness), the
Military Compensation and Retirement
Modernization Commission (‘‘the
Commission’’), two RFPB
subcommittees, and Mr. Sergio Pecori, a
RFPB member. The Under Secretary of
Defense (P&R) Reorganization will
provide updates on the Department of
Defense Under Secretary of Defense
(P&R) reorganization, and the possible
impact that it will have on the support
of National Guard and Reserve
requirements. The Executive Director of
the Military Compensation and
Retirement Modernization Commission
will discuss the findings of facts and
recommendations presented in the
Commission’s final report to the
President. Two RFPB subcommittee
chairs will provide updates on the work
of their respective subcommittee. The
Enhancing DoD’s Role in the Homeland
Subcommittee will provide updates on
the Department of Defense support of
civil authorities and FEMA
requirements. The Supporting &
Sustaining Reserve Component
Personnel Subcommittee will provide
updates on the Survivor Benefits
Program, the Post 9/11 GI Bill Change
Proposal, and the Duty Status
recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense. Mr. Sergio Pecori, a RFPB
member will discuss his thoughts on the
DoD Cyber approach. The portion of the
meeting from 11:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.
will be closed to the public and will
consist of remarks to the RFPB from
invited speakers that include the Deputy
Secretary of Defense; the Commander,
U.S. Northern Command; and the
Principle Director, Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation; and Brig Gen
Whitman, a RFPB member. The Deputy
Secretary of Defense will discuss the
future strategies for Reserve Component
use, highlighting his thoughts on issues
impacting reserve organizations, the
right balances of Active and Reserve
Component forces, and the cost to
maintain a strong Reserve Component.
The Commander, U.S. Northern
Command will discuss the readiness,
availability, and use of the National
Guard and Reserve within Northern
Command, and his thoughts on his
command’s increased emphasis on
homeland security missions fit for
Reserve Component members. The
Principle Director, Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation will brief the
findings and recommendations on the
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XD787
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 American Samoa, Hawaii, and Mariana Archipelago
Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Panels (AP) by teleconference and
webconference to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management
issues in the Western Pacific Region.
DATES: The Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet on March 10, 2015,
between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; The Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP will meet on
March 12, 2015, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and The American Samoa
Archipelago FEP AP will meet on March 13, 2014, between 4 p.m. and 6
p.m. All times listed are local island times.
Location: All meetings will be held by teleconference and
webconference. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The teleconference will be conducted by telephone and by
web. The teleconference numbers are: U.S. toll-free: 1-888-482-3560 or
International Access: +1 647 723-3959, and Access Code: 5228220. The
webconference can be accessed at https://wprfmc.webex.com/join/info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director;
telephone: (808) 522-8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
5 p.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be discusseed at 162nd Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
ii. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Update on Data Collection Projects
ii. Update on Community Activities
iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business
Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP
4 p.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be discussed at 162nd Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
ii. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Report on Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) Bottomfish Public Scoping
Meetings
ii. Report on MHI Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) Public Scoping Meetings
iii. Update on Community Projects
iv. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business
Schedule and Agenda for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
4 p.m.-6 p.m., March 13, 2016
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be Discussed at 162nd Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on the American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area
Temporary Exemption
ii. Recommendations on American Samoa Longline EEZ Albacore Catch Limit
iii. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
iv. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Update on Data Collection Projects
ii. Update on Fisheries Development Projects
iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. 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
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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: February 19, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-03715 Filed 2-23-15; 8:45 am]
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