National Estuarine Research Reserve System, 65987 [2015-27425]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 208 / Wednesday, October 28, 2015 / Notices Comment 6: Whether the Department Failed To Reject Petitioners’ Improperly Filed Submission Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–27458 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Dated: October 22, 2015. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–27430 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE281 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 November 9, 2015, 4–5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. DATES: 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/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Matters To Be Considered mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Committee is convening to discuss and finalize recommendations on the Draft Habitat Enterprise Strategic Plan 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 November 2, 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Oct 27, 2015 Jkt 238001 National Estuarine Research Reserve System Stewardship Division, Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of approval of the Apalachicola, Florida National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan revision. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Stewardship Division, Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce approves the Apalachicola, Florida National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan revision. The revised management plan outlines the administrative structure; the research & monitoring, education, training, and stewardship goals of the reserve; and the plans for future land acquisition and facility development to support reserve operations. The Apalachicola Reserve revised plan will replace the plan approved in 2003. The Apalachicola Reserve management plan emphasizes a fully integrated approach that links ongoing research, education, training and stewardship programs together. This integrated approach, in coordination with strategic partnerships addresses high priority reserve issues including public use and access, changing land use patterns, the loss of cultural resources, impacts of global and regional processes on ecosystems and communities, engagement with local communities, and changes in reserve habitats. Since the last management plan, the reserve has expanded its monitoring and geographic information system programs; increased staff resources; completed a site profile, established a Coastal Training Program; expanded educational programs; and constructed a new nature center and headquarters complex in the town of Eastpoint that includes laboratories, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65987 offices, classrooms, interpretative areas, and are planning interpretive trails. There is a boundary change associated with this management plan revision that will decrease their total acreage from 246,766 acres to 234,715. The change is attributable to accuracy adjustments based on improved geographic information for the site. The revised management plan will serve as the guiding document for the 234,715 acre Apalachicola Reserve for the next five years. View the Apalachicola, Florida Reserve Management Plan revision at (https://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/ sites/apalachicola/publications.htm). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Chasse at (301) 563–1198 or Erica Seiden at (301) 563–1172 of NOAA’s National Ocean Service, Stewardship Division, Office for Coastal Management, 1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, 10th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Dated: October 20, 2015. John King, Deputy Director, Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-27425]


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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


National Estuarine Research Reserve System

AGENCY: Stewardship Division, Office for Coastal Management, National 
Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of approval of the Apalachicola, Florida National 
Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan revision.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Stewardship Division, Office 
for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce approves the 
Apalachicola, Florida National Estuarine Research Reserve Management 
Plan revision. The revised management plan outlines the administrative 
structure; the research & monitoring, education, training, and 
stewardship goals of the reserve; and the plans for future land 
acquisition and facility development to support reserve operations. The 
Apalachicola Reserve revised plan will replace the plan approved in 
2003.
    The Apalachicola Reserve management plan emphasizes a fully 
integrated approach that links ongoing research, education, training 
and stewardship programs together. This integrated approach, in 
coordination with strategic partnerships addresses high priority 
reserve issues including public use and access, changing land use 
patterns, the loss of cultural resources, impacts of global and 
regional processes on ecosystems and communities, engagement with local 
communities, and changes in reserve habitats. Since the last management 
plan, the reserve has expanded its monitoring and geographic 
information system programs; increased staff resources; completed a 
site profile, established a Coastal Training Program; expanded 
educational programs; and constructed a new nature center and 
headquarters complex in the town of Eastpoint that includes 
laboratories, offices, classrooms, interpretative areas, and are 
planning interpretive trails.
    There is a boundary change associated with this management plan 
revision that will decrease their total acreage from 246,766 acres to 
234,715. The change is attributable to accuracy adjustments based on 
improved geographic information for the site. The revised management 
plan will serve as the guiding document for the 234,715 acre 
Apalachicola Reserve for the next five years. View the Apalachicola, 
Florida Reserve Management Plan revision at (https://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/apalachicola/publications.htm).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Chasse at (301) 563-1198 or Erica 
Seiden at (301) 563-1172 of NOAA's National Ocean Service, Stewardship 
Division, Office for Coastal Management, 1305 East-West Highway, N/
ORM5, 10th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

    Dated: October 20, 2015.
John King,
Deputy Director, Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2015-27425 Filed 10-27-15; 8:45 am]
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