Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 44330-44331 [2015-18322]

Download as PDF 44330 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 143 / Monday, July 27, 2015 / Notices —NOAA Office of General Counsel —NOAA Office of Law Enforcement —U.S. Coast Guard —Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Notice of SEDAR Procedural Workshop 7: SEDAR Data Best Practices post-workshop webinar #2. ACTION: Liaison Reports —New England Council —South Atlantic Council Executive Director Report, Chris Moore Science Report, Rich Seagraves Committee Reports —Ecosystem and Ocean Planning —SSC Continuing and New Business Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions 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 Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: July 21, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–18248 Filed 7–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES RIN 0648–XE050 Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR); Procedural Workshop 7 To Develop Best Practice Recommendations for SEDAR Data Workshops National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 Jul 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 A post workshop webinar #2 will be held, if necessary, following the June 22–26, 2015 SEDAR Procedural Workshop 7 in Atlanta, GA. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The SEDAR Procedural Workshop 7 post-workshop webinar #2 will be held, if necessary, on Monday, August 10, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The established times may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the timely completion of discussion relevant to procedural workshop. Such adjustments may result in the meeting being extended from, or completed prior to the time established by this notice. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. The webinar is open to members of the public. Those interested in participating should contact Julia Byrd at SEDAR (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) to request an invitation providing webinar access information. Please request webinar invitations at least 24 hours in advance of each webinar. SEDAR address: 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia Byrd, SEDAR Coordinator, phone: (843) 571–4366; email: julia.byrd@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a three step process including: (1) Data Workshop; (2) Assessment Process utilizing workshops and webinars; and (3) Review Workshop. SEDAR also coordinates procedural workshops which provide an opportunity for focused discussion and deliberation on topics that arise in multiple assessments. They are structured to develop best practices for addressing common issues across assessments. The seventh procedural workshop will develop best practice recommendations for SEDAR Data Workshops. Workshop objectives include developing an inventory of common or recurring data and analysis issues from SEDAR Data Workshops; documenting how the identified data and analysis issues were addressed in the past and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 identifying potential additional methods to address these issues; developing and selecting best practice procedures and approaches for addressing these issues in future, including procedures and approaches to follow when deviating from best practice recommendations; and identifying process to address future revision and evaluation of workshop recommendations, considering all unaddressed data and analysis issues. The post- workshop webinar #2 will be held, if necessary, to finalize best practice recommendations from the workshop. 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 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 intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the SEDAR office (see ADDRESSES) at least 10 business days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Dated: July 21, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–18247 Filed 7–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE051 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a Tier 3 Stock Assessment Panel Review of the draft Stock Assessment Updates for the Bottomfish Management Unit Species of American Samoa, Guam and Commonwealth of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 143 / Monday, July 27, 2015 / Notices Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in 2015 Using Data through 2013. The Review Panel will review the soundness and reliability of the stock assessment results and conclusions for management use. The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold its 120th meeting to deliberate the results of the Tier 3 review and receive a presentation on the final stock assessment update as revised based on the Tier 3 panel recommendations. The SSC will make its determination of best available scientific information for the Council to consider in specifying Annual Catch Limits for the Territorial bottomfish fisheries. The Council will also convene a meeting of the Risk of Overfishing (denoted by P*) Working Group (P* WG) for the American Samoa, Guam and CNMI Bottomfish Fishery. The P* WG will review the P* dimensions and criteria, provide new scores (as appropriate), and recommend appropriate risk of overfishing levels. This will be the basis for the specification of Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) levels for the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to consider at its 121st meeting. The Tier 3 Stock Assessment Peer-Review Panel will be on August 11 to 12, 2015. The 120th SSC meeting will be on September 16, 2015. The P* WG meeting will be on September 23 to 24, 2015. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The Tier 3 Stock Assessment Peer-Review Panel, P* WG meeting and 120th SSC meeting will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone (808) 522–8220. WebEx and teleconference facilities will be provided for the P* WG meeting and the 120th SSC meeting for participants from American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI. The teleconference numbers are: U.S. toll-free: 1–888–482–3560 or International Access: +1 647 723–3959, and Access Code: 5228220; The web conference can be accessed at https:// wprfmc.webex.com/join/ info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. Public comment periods will be provided. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 Jul 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 Schedule and Agenda for the Tier 3 Stock Assessment Panel Review August 11, 2015—9 a.m.–4 p.m. 1. Introduction 2. Background information A. Objectives and Terms of Reference B. Fishery Operation C. Management 3. Review of Stock Assessment Update 4. Questions to presenters 5. Panel discussions (closed) August 12, 2015—9 a.m.–4 p.m. 6. Panel discussions, continued (closed) 7. Present results of review and recommendations 8. Adjourn Schedule and Agenda for the 120th SSC Meeting September 16, 2015—1 p.m.–5 p.m. 1. Introductions 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs 3. Insular Fisheries A. Report on the Tier 3 Panel Review of the Bottomfish Stock Assessment Updates for American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI B. Report on the final Bottomfish Stock Assessment Updates for American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI C. Public Comment D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 4. Other Business A. 121st SSC Meeting 5. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council 44331 D. Productivity and susceptibility 8. Discussion on potential changes to the P* dimensions and criteria 9. General Discussion 10. Public comment 11. Summary of scores and P* recommendations Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. 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 MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final 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: July 22, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–18322 Filed 7–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Schedule and Agenda for the P* Working Group Meeting DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE September 23, 2015—1 p.m.–5 p.m. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1. Introductions 2. Recommendations from previous Council meetings 3. Overview of the P* process 4. State of the Science for the Territory Bottomfish A. Report on the Tier 3 panel review comments B. Report on 2015 draft Territorial Bottomfish stock assessment updates 5. Review of the P* Dimensions and Criteria A. Assessment information B. Uncertainty characterization C. Stock status D. Productivity and susceptibility 6. Public comment September 24, 2015—1 p.m.–5 p.m. 7. Working group re-scoring session A. Assessment information B. Uncertainty characterization C. Stock status PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 RIN 0648–XE066 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 meetings. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (GMFMC) will hold meetings of the: Joint Administrative Policy and Budget/ Personnel, Mackerel, Shrimp, Data Collection, and Reef Fish Management Committees; in conjunction with a meeting of the Full Council. The Council will also hold a formal public comment session. DATES: The Council meeting will be held August 10–13, 2015. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 143 (Monday, July 27, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-18322]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE051


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.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
convene a Tier 3 Stock Assessment Panel Review of the draft Stock 
Assessment Updates for the Bottomfish Management Unit Species of 
American Samoa, Guam and Commonwealth of

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Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in 2015 Using Data through 2013. The 
Review Panel will review the soundness and reliability of the stock 
assessment results and conclusions for management use. The Council's 
Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold its 120th meeting to 
deliberate the results of the Tier 3 review and receive a presentation 
on the final stock assessment update as revised based on the Tier 3 
panel recommendations. The SSC will make its determination of best 
available scientific information for the Council to consider in 
specifying Annual Catch Limits for the Territorial bottomfish 
fisheries. The Council will also convene a meeting of the Risk of 
Overfishing (denoted by P*) Working Group (P* WG) for the American 
Samoa, Guam and CNMI Bottomfish Fishery. The P* WG will review the P* 
dimensions and criteria, provide new scores (as appropriate), and 
recommend appropriate risk of overfishing levels. This will be the 
basis for the specification of Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) levels 
for the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to consider at its 
121st meeting.

DATES: The Tier 3 Stock Assessment Peer-Review Panel will be on August 
11 to 12, 2015. The 120th SSC meeting will be on September 16, 2015. 
The P* WG meeting will be on September 23 to 24, 2015. For specific 
times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The Tier 3 Stock Assessment Peer-Review Panel, P* WG meeting 
and 120th SSC meeting will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop 
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone (808) 522-8220. WebEx 
and teleconference facilities will be provided for the P* WG meeting 
and the 120th SSC meeting for participants from American Samoa, Guam, 
and CNMI. The teleconference numbers are: U.S. toll-free: 1-888-482-
3560 or International Access: +1 647 723-3959, and Access Code: 
5228220; The web conference 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. 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 Tier 3 Stock Assessment Panel Review

August 11, 2015--9 a.m.-4 p.m.

1. Introduction
2. Background information
    A. Objectives and Terms of Reference
    B. Fishery Operation
    C. Management
3. Review of Stock Assessment Update
4. Questions to presenters
5. Panel discussions (closed)

August 12, 2015--9 a.m.-4 p.m.

6. Panel discussions, continued (closed)
7. Present results of review and recommendations
8. Adjourn

Schedule and Agenda for the 120th SSC Meeting

September 16, 2015--1 p.m.-5 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Insular Fisheries
    A. Report on the Tier 3 Panel Review of the Bottomfish Stock 
Assessment Updates for American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI
    B. Report on the final Bottomfish Stock Assessment Updates for 
American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI
    C. Public Comment
    D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
4. Other Business
    A. 121st SSC Meeting
5. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

Schedule and Agenda for the P* Working Group Meeting

September 23, 2015--1 p.m.-5 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Recommendations from previous Council meetings
3. Overview of the P* process
4. State of the Science for the Territory Bottomfish
    A. Report on the Tier 3 panel review comments
    B. Report on 2015 draft Territorial Bottomfish stock assessment 
updates
5. Review of the P* Dimensions and Criteria
    A. Assessment information
    B. Uncertainty characterization
    C. Stock status
    D. Productivity and susceptibility
6. Public comment

September 24, 2015--1 p.m.-5 p.m.

7. Working group re-scoring session
    A. Assessment information
    B. Uncertainty characterization
    C. Stock status
    D. Productivity and susceptibility
8. Discussion on potential changes to the P* dimensions and criteria
9. General Discussion
10. Public comment
11. Summary of scores and P* recommendations

    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during these meetings. 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 Act, provided the public has 
been notified of the Council's intent to take final 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: July 22, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-18322 Filed 7-24-15; 8:45 am]
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