Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 49213 [2015-20203]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 158 / Monday, August 17, 2015 / Notices Dated: August 12, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–20206 Filed 8–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE104 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a meeting of Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) Working Group comprised of Fishery Ecosystem Plan Team members. The working group will plan for producing a report exploring options in developing an HAPC designation process for the Western Pacific region. DATES: The working group will meet on September 2, 2015. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: The HAPC working group 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 meeting. 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: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HAPC working group members will explore different process options for designating Habitat Areas of Particular Concern in the Western Pacific Region. The purpose of this meeting is to identify which process options to evaluate in a report to the Council’s Fishery Ecosystem Plan Team. A public comment period 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Aug 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 Schedule and Agenda for the HAPC Working Group Meeting September 2, 2015—1 p.m.–4 p.m. 1. Introductions 2. Purpose of meeting 3. Overview of Essential Fish Habitat and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern 4. Options From Other Regions 5. Consideration of Additional Options 6. Public Comment 7. Deliberation on Options to Evaluate 8. Other Business Special Accommodations The meeting is 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: August 12, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–20203 Filed 8–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE108 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Salmon Technical Team (STT), Salmon Advisory Subpanel (SAS), and Model Evaluation Workgroup (MEW) will hold a webinar, which is open to the public. DATES: The webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. until business for the day is complete. ADDRESSES: To attend the webinar, visit: https://www.gotomeeting.com/online/ webinar/join-webinar. Enter the Webinar ID, which is 131–126–235, and your name and email address (required). Participants are encouraged to use their telephone, as this is the best practice to avoid technical issues and excessive feedback. (See the PFMC GoToMeeting Audio Diagram (https:// t.sidekickopen14.com/e1t/c/5/ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49213 f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n 0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg8pTkCFVfmWRK 8qm29WW2zq3QW56dJHNf6V05r202? t=http%3A%2F% 2Fwww.pcouncil.org%2Fwp-content% 2Fuploads%2FPFMC_Audio_Diagram_ GoToMeeting.pdf&si= 6706403137290240&pi=3e8f7565-3109406a-8f2d-c0dfb39dbb8d) for best practices). Please use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing this TOLL number +1 (562) 247– 8321 (not a toll-free number); then enter the Attendee phone audio access code 321–364–024; then enter your audio phone pin (shown after joining the webinar). System Requirements for PCbased attendees: Required: Windows® 7, Vista, or XP; for Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer; and for mobile attendees: iPhone®, iPad®, AndroidTM phone or Android tablet (See the GoToMeeting Webinar Apps). You may send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820– 2280, extension 425 for technical assistance. A public listening station will also be provided at the Pacific Council office. Council address: Pacific Council, 7700 NE. Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, Oregon 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Burner, Pacific Council, (503) 820–2414. The STT, SAS, and MEW will discuss items on the Pacific Council’s September 2015 meeting agenda. Major topics include: Salmon Methodology Review, Sacramento River Winter Chinook Update, 2016 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and Annual Regulations, and the Unmanaged Forage Fish Regulations. Other topics may include one or more of the Pacific Council’s scheduled Administrative Matters. Public comments during the webinar will be received from attendees at the discretion of the STT, SAS, and MEW Chairs. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting 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 listed in this 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 158 (Monday, August 17, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 49213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20203]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE104


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
convene a meeting of Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) Working 
Group comprised of Fishery Ecosystem Plan Team members. The working 
group will plan for producing a report exploring options in developing 
an HAPC designation process for the Western Pacific region.

DATES: The working group will meet on September 2, 2015. For specific 
times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The HAPC working group 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 meeting. 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: HAPC working group members will explore 
different process options for designating Habitat Areas of Particular 
Concern in the Western Pacific Region. The purpose of this meeting is 
to identify which process options to evaluate in a report to the 
Council's Fishery Ecosystem Plan Team. A public comment period 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 HAPC Working Group Meeting

September 2, 2015--1 p.m.-4 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Purpose of meeting
3. Overview of Essential Fish Habitat and Habitat Areas of Particular 
Concern
4. Options From Other Regions
5. Consideration of Additional Options
6. Public Comment
7. Deliberation on Options to Evaluate
8. Other Business

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is 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: August 12, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-20203 Filed 8-14-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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