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be brought to the full Council for formal
consideration and action, if appropriate.
This meeting will be held on
Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 9 a.m.
DATES:
[FR Doc. 2016–11431 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am]
The meeting will be held at
the Four Points by Sheraton, One
Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 01880;
phone: (978) 245–9300; fax: (781) 245–
0842.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
ADDRESSES:
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
The Committee plans to review
outcomes of the May 16–17, 2016 public
workshop on the Management Strategy
Evaluation of Atlantic Herring
Acceptable Biological Catch control
rules; and make any recommendations
to the Council. They will also review
Plan Development Team work to date
on this action that considers revising the
Georges Bank haddock catch cap and
associated accountability measures and
make any recommendations to the
Council regarding the development of
alternatives. The committee will also
review/discuss the herring coverage
target alternatives/impacts analysis; and
make any recommendations to the
Council for preliminary preferred
alternatives. Other business will be
discussed as necessary.
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
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.
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Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at
(978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to
the meeting date.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: May 10, 2016.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
The New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a public meeting of its
Scientific & Statistical Committee to
consider actions affecting New England
fisheries in the exclusive economic zone
(EEZ). Recommendations from this
group will be brought to the full Council
for formal consideration and action, if
appropriate.
SUMMARY:
This meeting will be held on
Thursday, June 2, 2016, beginning at
9:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Hilton Garden Inn, Boston Logan,
100 Boardman Street, Boston, MA
02128; phone: (617) 567–6789.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
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DATES:
Agenda
The Committee will discuss the
Wiedenmann report and how
groundfish catch recommendations
might be improved. They will receive an
update and comment on a plan for the
5-year catch shares review of the scallop
LACG ITQ management program. Also
on the agenda is an update on NRCC
discussions of operational assessment
process and schedule. They will discuss
other business as needed.
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 these meetings. Action
will be restricted to those issues
specifically listed in this notice and any
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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
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at
(978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to
the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: May 11, 2016.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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ACTION: Notice of public meetings and
hearings.
AGENCY:
The Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council) will
hold its 123rd Scientific and Statistical
Committee (SSC) meeting and its 166th
Council meeting to take actions on
fishery management issues in the
Western Pacific Region. The Council
will also hold meetings of its advisory
groups, namely: (1) The Guam Regional
Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC);
(2) Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (CNMI) REAC; (3) Joint
Guam and CNMI Marianas Advisory
Panel (AP); (4) Fishery Data Collection
and Research Committee (FDCRC); (5)
Program Planning and Research
Standing Committee; and (6) Executive
and Budget Standing Committee.
DATES: The meetings will be held
between May 31, 2016 and June 10,
2016. For specific dates, times and
agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The 123rd SSC will be held
at the Council office, 1164 Bishop
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813,
phone: (808) 522–8220. The Guam
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REAC will be held at Hilton Guam
Resort and Spa, 202 Hilton Road,
Tumon Bay, Guam 96913, phone (671)
646–1835. The CNMI REAC and Joint
Guam and CNMI Marianas AP, will be
held at Saipan Fiesta Resort and Spa,
P.O. Box 501029, Saipan, MP 96950,
telephone: (670) 234–6412. The FDCRC,
Program Planning and Research
Standing Committee, and Executive and
Budget Standing Committee will be held
at the Hyatt Regency Saipan, Royal Palm
Avenue, Micro Beach Road, Garapan,
Saipan, MP 96950 Saipan, telephone:
(1–670) 234–1234. The first two days of
the 166th Council meeting will be held
at Saipan Fiesta Resort and Spa, P.O.
Box 501029, Saipan, MP 96950,
telephone: (670) 234–6412 and the last
two days at the Hilton Guam Resort and
Spa, 202 Hilton Road, Tumon Bay,
Guam 96913, telephone: (671) 646–
1835.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director,
phone: (808) 522–8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 123rd
SSC meeting will be held between 8:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 31–June 2,
2016. The Guam REAC will be held on
June 2, 2016. The CNMI REAC on June
3, 2016. The Joint Guam and CNMI
Marianas AP meeting will be held
between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June
4, 2016. The FDCRC will be held
between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 4,
2016. The Program Planning and
Research Standing Committee will be
held between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June
4, 2016. Executive and Budget Standing
Committee will be on June 4, 2016, from
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 166th Council
meeting will be held from 8:30 to 5 p.m.
on June 6–7 and 9–10, 2016.
In addition to the agenda items listed
here, the Council and its advisory
bodies will hear recommendations from
Council advisors. 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.
Background documents will be available
from, and written comments should be
sent to, Kitty M. Simonds, Executive
Director; Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council, 1164 Bishop
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813,
phone: (808) 522–8220 or fax: (808)
522–8226.
Agenda for 123rd SSC Meeting
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and
Assignment of Rapporteurs
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3. Status of the 122nd SSC Meeting
Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands
Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Insular Fisheries
A. Evaluation of the existing
Biological Reference Points Project
B. Jungle histology and size at first
maturity for reef fish
C. Public Comment
D. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
Guest Speaker ‘‘Scraping Social
Media for Unreported Catch’’
6. Program Planning
A. Report on the 2015 Annual/SAFE
(Stock Assessment and Fishery
Evaluation) Report
1. Archipelagic Annual/SAFE Report
2. Pelagic Annual/SAFE Report
B. Evaluation of 2015 catch to 2015
Annual Catch Limits (ACLs)
C. Options for revising the risk
determination and uncertainty
characterization process (Action
Item)
D. Five-year Research Priorities
E. Climate Change
1. Pacific Islands Region Climate
Action Plan
2. Pacific Islands Region Fish Stock
Climate Vulnerability Assessment
F. Cooperative Research Program
1. Cooperative Research Priorities
2. Cooperative Research
Implementation Framework
G. Public Comment
H. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
7. Pelagic Fisheries
A. Impact of Effort Limit Area for
Purse Seine (ELAPS) on America
Samoa Economy
B. Hawaii Shallow-set Observer
Coverage
C. Results from Hawaii Small Boat
Survey 2014
D. International Fisheries
1. Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) bigeye
tuna quota
2. Western and Central Pacific
Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
Issues
E. International Fishery Meetings
1. Inter-American Tropical Tuna
Commission (IATTC) Science
Committee
2. IATTC General Advisory
Committee/Scientific Subcommittee
(GAC/SAS) Meeting
3. IATTC Plenary
4. Quota tracking for Western and
Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) and
EPO bigeye quotas
F. Public Comment
G. SSC Discussion and
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8. Protected Species
A. Report of the Protected Species
Advisory Committee Meeting
B. Update on Pacific Islands Fisheries
Science Center (PIFSC) Marianas
Cetacean Surveys
C. Updates on Endangered Species
Act and Marine Mammal Protection
Act Actions
1. Green Turtle Listing Final Rule
2. Humpback Whale Listing Final
Rule
3. Other Actions
D. Public Comment
E. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
9. Other Business
A. 124th SSC Meeting
10. Summary of SSC Recommendations
to the Council
Agenda for the Guam REAC
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
1. Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Review
and Modification Overview
2. Annual Report Modification
Overview and Process
3. Highlights from 2015 Annual Report
Draft
A. Fishery Data
B. Biomass and Life History
C. Protected Species
D. Socioeconomics
E. Habitat
4. WPFMC Committees Review of
Annual Report and
Recommendations
5. Chapter 3 Data Integration: Initial
Discussion
6. Public Comment
7. Other Business
8. REAC Discussion and
Recommendations
Agenda for CNMI REAC
Friday, June 3, 2016, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1. FEP Review and Modification
Overview
2. Annual Report Modification
Overview and Process
3. Highlights from 2015 Annual Report
Draft
A. Fishery Data
B. Biomass and Life History
C. Protected Species
D. Socioeconomics
E. Habitat
4. WPFMC Committees Review of
Annual Report and
Recommendations
5. Chapter 3 Data Integration: Initial
Discussion
6. Public Comment
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13. Adjourn
7. Other Business
8. REAC Discussion and
Recommendations
Agenda for Program Planning and
Research Standing Committee
Agenda for Joint Marianas AP
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Outstanding Council Mariana
Recommendations
3. Council Issues
A. Regional Research Needs
B. Options for Revising the Risk
Determination and Uncertainty
Characterization Process
4. Mariana Archipelago FEP Community
Activities
A. CNMI
B. Guam
5. Mariana FEP AP Issues
A. Report of the Guam Subpanels
B. Report of the CNMI Subpanels
C. Other Issues
6. AP Training and Needs
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
9. Other Business
Agenda for FDCRC
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Saturday, June 4, 2016, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1. Welcome Remarks
2. Introductions
3. Update on previous FDCRC
recommendations
4. Agency reports on fishery data
collection improvement efforts
A. Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council
B. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
Center
C. CNMI—Division of Fish and
Wildlife
D. Guam—Division of Aquatic and
Wildlife Resources
E. Guam—Bureau of Statistics and
Plans
F. Hawaii—Division of Aquatic
Resources
G. Am. Samoa—Department of Marine
and Wildlife Resources
5. Pacific Islands Fisheries Research
Program
A. Action on the 2016 proposals
6. Alternative summarization and
analytics interface
7. Report on the data requirement for
the Annual/SAFE reports
8. Report on FDCRC-Technical
Committee
A. Action Items
B. Recommendations
9. Process for monitoring the regional
strategic plan
10. FDCRC technical equivalent of
Marine States Fisheries
Commission
11. Public Comment
12. Discussions and Recommendations
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1. Welcome and introductions
2. Highlights of the 2015 Annual/SAFE
Report
A. Archipelagic Annual/SAFE Report
B. Pelagic Annual/SAFE Report
3. Evaluation of 2015 catch to 2015
ACLs
4. Options for revising the risk
determination and uncertainty
characterization process (Action
Item)
5. Public Comment
6. Standing Committee Discussion &
Recommendations
Agenda for Executive and Budget
Standing Committee
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Report
3. Statement of Organization Practices
and Procedures
4. Regional Operating Agreement
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Policy
5. SSC Three Year Plan
6. Meetings and Workshops
7. Council Family Changes
8. Other Issues
9. Public Comment
10. Committee Discussion and
Recommendations
Agenda for the 166th Council Meeting
Monday, June 6, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
1. Opening Ceremony and Introductions
2. Opening Remarks from Honorable
Governor Ralph DLG Torres
3. Approval of the 166th Agenda
4. Approval of the 165th Meeting
Minutes
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Agency Reports
A. National Marine Fisheries Service
1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
a. Transfer of submerged lands to
CNMI
b. Draft Monument Management Plan
2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
Center
B. NOAA Regional Counsel
1. Report on Compact Impact Related
to Fishing
C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. Enforcement
1. U.S. Coast Guard
2. NMFS Office for Law Enforcement
3. NOAA General Counsel for
Enforcement and Litigation
E. Public Comment
F. Council Discussion and Action
7. Mariana Archipelago—Part 1: CNMI
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A. Arongol Falu
B. Legislative Report
C. Enforcement Issues
D. Report on CNMI Fisheries
1. Coral Reef Fisheries
2. Bottomfish Fisheries
3. Pelagic Fisheries
E. Report on Bio-Sampling Program
F. Report on Database Analytics
Project
G. Report on CNMI Projects
1. Territory Science Initiative
2. Marine Recreational Improvement
Program
H. Community Activities and Issues
1. Northern Islands Community-based
Marine Resource Management Plan
I. Education and Outreach Initiatives
1. Report of the Lunar Calendar
J. Advisory Group Reports and
Recommendations
K. SSC Recommendations
L. Public Comment
M. Council Discussion and Action
8. Program Planning and Research
A. Highlights of the 2015 Annual/
SAFE Report
1. Archipelagic Annual/SAFE Report
2. Pelagic Annual/SAFE Report
B. Evaluation of 2015 catch to 2015
ACLs
C. Options for Revising the Risk
Determination and Uncertainty
Characterization Process (Action
Item)
D. Council Five-Year Research
Priorities
E. Cooperative Research Program
1. Cooperative Research Priorities
2. Cooperative Research
Implementation Framework
F. Report on National EFH Summit
G. Regional, National, International
Education and Outreach
H. Advisory Body Reports and
Recommendations
I. SSC Recommendations
J. Standing Committee
Recommendations
K. Public Hearing
L. Council Discussion and Action
Monday, June 6, 2016, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fishers Forum—Data, data everywhere,
but not a megabyte to eat.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
9. Protected Species
A. Report on the Mariana Islands Sea
Turtle Programs
B. Update on PIFSC Marianas
Cetacean Surveys
C. Updates on Endangered Species
Act and Marine Mammal Protection
Act Actions
1. Green Turtle Listing Revision
2. Humpback Whale Listing Final
Rule
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3. Other Actions
D. Advisory Body Reports and
Recommendations
E. SSC Recommendations
F. Public Comment
G. Council Discussion and Action
10. American Samoa Archipelago
A. Motu Lipoti
B. Fono Report
C. Enforcement Issues
D. Community Activities and Issues
1. NOAA Pacific Island Regional
Planning Body (PIRPB) Meetings
Held in American Samoa
a. PIRPB
b. American Samoa Planning Team
c. Public Listening Session
2. Fagatogo Fish Market Lease
E. 17th Annual I’a Lapo’a Game Fish
Tournament
F. Education and Outreach Initiatives
G. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
H. SSC Recommendations
I. Public Comment
J. Council Discussion and Action
11. Public Comment on Non-Agenda
Items
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Thursday, June 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks from the Honorable
Governor Eddie Calvo
12. Marianas Archipelago—Part 2:
Guam
A. Isla Informe
B. Legislative Report
C. Enforcement Issues
D. Report on Guam Fisheries
1. Coral Reef Fisheries
2. Bottomfish Fisheries
3. Pelagic Fisheries
E. Report on Bio-Sampling Program
F. Guam Sea Turtle Management Plan
G. Report on Guam Projects and
Programs
1. FAS-Guam Fishing Conflict Study
and Report
2. Coral Reef Fisheries Mapping
Project
H. Community Development
Activities and Issues
1. Malesso Community-based Marine
Resource Plan Update
a. Status of Cocos Lagoon PCB
assessment
b. Resource Monitoring of Cocos
Lagoon Marine Resources
c. Upland and coastal water resource
monitoring
d. Zoning initiative for Cocos Lagoon
2. Yigo Draft Community-based
Marine Resource Plan
a. Overview of Yigo CBMP plan and
outcomes
b. Community input and feedback
3. NOAA Habitat Blue Print
4. Ritidian Point
a. Proposed Firing Range
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b. National Wildlife Refuge—Access
Issues
I. Education and Outreach Initiatives
1. Report of the Lunar Calendar
Festival
2. Festival of the Pacific Arts 2016
J. Advisory Body Reports and
Recommendations
K. SSC Recommendations
L. Public Comment
M. Council Discussion and Action
13. Pelagic and International Fisheries
A. Guam and CNMI Small Vessel
Pelagic Fisheries
B. Impact of ELAPS on America
Samoa Economy
C. Hawaii Shallow-set Observer
Coverage (Action Item)
D. International Fisheries
1. EPO bigeye tuna quota
2. WCPFC Issues
3. Quota tracking for WCPO and EPO
bigeye quotas
E. International Fishery Meetings
1. IATTC Science Committee
2. IATTC GAC/SAS Meeting
3. IATTC Plenary
F. Advisory Group Reports and
Recommendations
G. SSC Recommendations
H. Public Hearing
I. Council Discussion and
Recommendations
14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda
Items
Thursday, June 9, 2016, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fishers Forum—Mapping Fishery
Resources
Friday, June 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
15. Hawaii Archipelago
A. Moku Pepa
B. Legislative Report
C. Enforcement
D. Documenting the History of the
Hawaii Bottomfish Fishery
E. Scraping social media for
unreported catch
F. Community Projects, Activities and
Issues
1. Proposed Expansion
Papahanaumokuakea Marine
National Monument
2. Recreational/Non-Commercial
Licensing Initiative
3. Hokulea Voyage—Status update on
Council Promise to Pae Aina
G. Report on the Aha Moku System
H. Outreach and Education Report
I. Advisory Body Report and
Recommendations
J. SSC Recommendations
K. Public Comment
L. Council Discussion and Action
16. Administrative Matters
A. Financial Reports
B. Administrative Reports
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C. Council Policies and Agreements
1. SOPP Revision
2. Regional Operating Agreement—
EFH Agreement
3. SSC Operational Guidelines and
Three-Year Plan
D. Council Family Changes
1. Social Science Planning Committee
E. Meetings and Workshops
1. Council Coordination Committee
2. Other meetings, workshops and
conferences
F. Other Business
G. Standing Committee
Recommendations
H. Public Comment
I. Council Discussion and Action
17. Other Business
Non-emergency issues not contained
in this agenda may come before the
Council for discussion and formal
Council action during its 166th 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
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: May 11, 2016.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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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 its 123rd Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting and
its 166th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues
in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also hold meetings of
its advisory groups, namely: (1) The Guam Regional Ecosystem Advisory
Committee (REAC); (2) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
(CNMI) REAC; (3) Joint Guam and CNMI Marianas Advisory Panel (AP); (4)
Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC); (5) Program
Planning and Research Standing Committee; and (6) Executive and Budget
Standing Committee.
DATES: The meetings will be held between May 31, 2016 and June 10,
2016. For specific dates, times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The 123rd SSC will be held at the Council office, 1164
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220.
The Guam
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REAC will be held at Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, 202 Hilton Road, Tumon
Bay, Guam 96913, phone (671) 646-1835. The CNMI REAC and Joint Guam and
CNMI Marianas AP, will be held at Saipan Fiesta Resort and Spa, P.O.
Box 501029, Saipan, MP 96950, telephone: (670) 234-6412. The FDCRC,
Program Planning and Research Standing Committee, and Executive and
Budget Standing Committee will be held at the Hyatt Regency Saipan,
Royal Palm Avenue, Micro Beach Road, Garapan, Saipan, MP 96950 Saipan,
telephone: (1-670) 234-1234. The first two days of the 166th Council
meeting will be held at Saipan Fiesta Resort and Spa, P.O. Box 501029,
Saipan, MP 96950, telephone: (670) 234-6412 and the last two days at
the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, 202 Hilton Road, Tumon Bay, Guam 96913,
telephone: (671) 646-1835.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director,
phone: (808) 522-8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 123rd SSC meeting will be held between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 31-June 2, 2016. The Guam REAC will be held
on June 2, 2016. The CNMI REAC on June 3, 2016. The Joint Guam and CNMI
Marianas AP meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June
4, 2016. The FDCRC will be held between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 4,
2016. The Program Planning and Research Standing Committee will be held
between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 4, 2016. Executive and Budget Standing
Committee will be on June 4, 2016, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 166th
Council meeting will be held from 8:30 to 5 p.m. on June 6-7 and 9-10,
2016.
In addition to the agenda items listed here, the Council and its
advisory bodies will hear recommendations from Council advisors. 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. Background documents
will be available from, and written comments should be sent to, Kitty
M. Simonds, Executive Director; Western Pacific Fishery Management
Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone:
(808) 522-8220 or fax: (808) 522-8226.
Agenda for 123rd SSC Meeting
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 122nd SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Insular Fisheries
A. Evaluation of the existing Biological Reference Points Project
B. Jungle histology and size at first maturity for reef fish
C. Public Comment
D. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
Guest Speaker ``Scraping Social Media for Unreported Catch''
6. Program Planning
A. Report on the 2015 Annual/SAFE (Stock Assessment and Fishery
Evaluation) Report
1. Archipelagic Annual/SAFE Report
2. Pelagic Annual/SAFE Report
B. Evaluation of 2015 catch to 2015 Annual Catch Limits (ACLs)
C. Options for revising the risk determination and uncertainty
characterization process (Action Item)
D. Five-year Research Priorities
E. Climate Change
1. Pacific Islands Region Climate Action Plan
2. Pacific Islands Region Fish Stock Climate Vulnerability
Assessment
F. Cooperative Research Program
1. Cooperative Research Priorities
2. Cooperative Research Implementation Framework
G. Public Comment
H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7. Pelagic Fisheries
A. Impact of Effort Limit Area for Purse Seine (ELAPS) on America
Samoa Economy
B. Hawaii Shallow-set Observer Coverage
C. Results from Hawaii Small Boat Survey 2014
D. International Fisheries
1. Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) bigeye tuna quota
2. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Issues
E. International Fishery Meetings
1. Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) Science
Committee
2. IATTC General Advisory Committee/Scientific Subcommittee (GAC/
SAS) Meeting
3. IATTC Plenary
4. Quota tracking for Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) and
EPO bigeye quotas
F. Public Comment
G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
8. Protected Species
A. Report of the Protected Species Advisory Committee Meeting
B. Update on Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)
Marianas Cetacean Surveys
C. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection
Act Actions
1. Green Turtle Listing Final Rule
2. Humpback Whale Listing Final Rule
3. Other Actions
D. Public Comment
E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9. Other Business
A. 124th SSC Meeting
10. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council
Agenda for the Guam REAC
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1. Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Review and Modification Overview
2. Annual Report Modification Overview and Process
3. Highlights from 2015 Annual Report Draft
A. Fishery Data
B. Biomass and Life History
C. Protected Species
D. Socioeconomics
E. Habitat
4. WPFMC Committees Review of Annual Report and Recommendations
5. Chapter 3 Data Integration: Initial Discussion
6. Public Comment
7. Other Business
8. REAC Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for CNMI REAC
Friday, June 3, 2016, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1. FEP Review and Modification Overview
2. Annual Report Modification Overview and Process
3. Highlights from 2015 Annual Report Draft
A. Fishery Data
B. Biomass and Life History
C. Protected Species
D. Socioeconomics
E. Habitat
4. WPFMC Committees Review of Annual Report and Recommendations
5. Chapter 3 Data Integration: Initial Discussion
6. Public Comment
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7. Other Business
8. REAC Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for Joint Marianas AP
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Outstanding Council Mariana Recommendations
3. Council Issues
A. Regional Research Needs
B. Options for Revising the Risk Determination and Uncertainty
Characterization Process
4. Mariana Archipelago FEP Community Activities
A. CNMI
B. Guam
5. Mariana FEP AP Issues
A. Report of the Guam Subpanels
B. Report of the CNMI Subpanels
C. Other Issues
6. AP Training and Needs
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
9. Other Business
Agenda for FDCRC
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1. Welcome Remarks
2. Introductions
3. Update on previous FDCRC recommendations
4. Agency reports on fishery data collection improvement efforts
A. Western Pacific Fishery Management Council
B. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
C. CNMI--Division of Fish and Wildlife
D. Guam--Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources
E. Guam--Bureau of Statistics and Plans
F. Hawaii--Division of Aquatic Resources
G. Am. Samoa--Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources
5. Pacific Islands Fisheries Research Program
A. Action on the 2016 proposals
6. Alternative summarization and analytics interface
7. Report on the data requirement for the Annual/SAFE reports
8. Report on FDCRC-Technical Committee
A. Action Items
B. Recommendations
9. Process for monitoring the regional strategic plan
10. FDCRC technical equivalent of Marine States Fisheries Commission
11. Public Comment
12. Discussions and Recommendations
13. Adjourn
Agenda for Program Planning and Research Standing Committee
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Highlights of the 2015 Annual/SAFE Report
A. Archipelagic Annual/SAFE Report
B. Pelagic Annual/SAFE Report
3. Evaluation of 2015 catch to 2015 ACLs
4. Options for revising the risk determination and uncertainty
characterization process (Action Item)
5. Public Comment
6. Standing Committee Discussion & Recommendations
Agenda for Executive and Budget Standing Committee
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Report
3. Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures
4. Regional Operating Agreement Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Policy
5. SSC Three Year Plan
6. Meetings and Workshops
7. Council Family Changes
8. Other Issues
9. Public Comment
10. Committee Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the 166th Council Meeting
Monday, June 6, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Opening Ceremony and Introductions
2. Opening Remarks from Honorable Governor Ralph DLG Torres
3. Approval of the 166th Agenda
4. Approval of the 165th Meeting Minutes
5. Executive Director's Report
6. Agency Reports
A. National Marine Fisheries Service
1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
a. Transfer of submerged lands to CNMI
b. Draft Monument Management Plan
2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
B. NOAA Regional Counsel
1. Report on Compact Impact Related to Fishing
C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. Enforcement
1. U.S. Coast Guard
2. NMFS Office for Law Enforcement
3. NOAA General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation
E. Public Comment
F. Council Discussion and Action
7. Mariana Archipelago--Part 1: CNMI
A. Arongol Fal[uacute]
B. Legislative Report
C. Enforcement Issues
D. Report on CNMI Fisheries
1. Coral Reef Fisheries
2. Bottomfish Fisheries
3. Pelagic Fisheries
E. Report on Bio-Sampling Program
F. Report on Database Analytics Project
G. Report on CNMI Projects
1. Territory Science Initiative
2. Marine Recreational Improvement Program
H. Community Activities and Issues
1. Northern Islands Community-based Marine Resource Management Plan
I. Education and Outreach Initiatives
1. Report of the Lunar Calendar
J. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations
K. SSC Recommendations
L. Public Comment
M. Council Discussion and Action
8. Program Planning and Research
A. Highlights of the 2015 Annual/SAFE Report
1. Archipelagic Annual/SAFE Report
2. Pelagic Annual/SAFE Report
B. Evaluation of 2015 catch to 2015 ACLs
C. Options for Revising the Risk Determination and Uncertainty
Characterization Process (Action Item)
D. Council Five-Year Research Priorities
E. Cooperative Research Program
1. Cooperative Research Priorities
2. Cooperative Research Implementation Framework
F. Report on National EFH Summit
G. Regional, National, International Education and Outreach
H. Advisory Body Reports and Recommendations
I. SSC Recommendations
J. Standing Committee Recommendations
K. Public Hearing
L. Council Discussion and Action
Monday, June 6, 2016, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fishers Forum--Data, data everywhere, but not a megabyte to eat.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9. Protected Species
A. Report on the Mariana Islands Sea Turtle Programs
B. Update on PIFSC Marianas Cetacean Surveys
C. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection
Act Actions
1. Green Turtle Listing Revision
2. Humpback Whale Listing Final Rule
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3. Other Actions
D. Advisory Body Reports and Recommendations
E. SSC Recommendations
F. Public Comment
G. Council Discussion and Action
10. American Samoa Archipelago
A. Motu Lipoti
B. Fono Report
C. Enforcement Issues
D. Community Activities and Issues
1. NOAA Pacific Island Regional Planning Body (PIRPB) Meetings Held
in American Samoa
a. PIRPB
b. American Samoa Planning Team
c. Public Listening Session
2. Fagatogo Fish Market Lease
E. 17th Annual I'a Lapo'a Game Fish Tournament
F. Education and Outreach Initiatives
G. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
H. SSC Recommendations
I. Public Comment
J. Council Discussion and Action
11. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Thursday, June 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks from the Honorable Governor Eddie Calvo
12. Marianas Archipelago--Part 2: Guam
A. Isla Informe
B. Legislative Report
C. Enforcement Issues
D. Report on Guam Fisheries
1. Coral Reef Fisheries
2. Bottomfish Fisheries
3. Pelagic Fisheries
E. Report on Bio-Sampling Program
F. Guam Sea Turtle Management Plan
G. Report on Guam Projects and Programs
1. FAS-Guam Fishing Conflict Study and Report
2. Coral Reef Fisheries Mapping Project
H. Community Development Activities and Issues
1. Malesso Community-based Marine Resource Plan Update
a. Status of Cocos Lagoon PCB assessment
b. Resource Monitoring of Cocos Lagoon Marine Resources
c. Upland and coastal water resource monitoring
d. Zoning initiative for Cocos Lagoon
2. Yigo Draft Community-based Marine Resource Plan
a. Overview of Yigo CBMP plan and outcomes
b. Community input and feedback
3. NOAA Habitat Blue Print
4. Ritidian Point
a. Proposed Firing Range
b. National Wildlife Refuge--Access Issues
I. Education and Outreach Initiatives
1. Report of the Lunar Calendar Festival
2. Festival of the Pacific Arts 2016
J. Advisory Body Reports and Recommendations
K. SSC Recommendations
L. Public Comment
M. Council Discussion and Action
13. Pelagic and International Fisheries
A. Guam and CNMI Small Vessel Pelagic Fisheries
B. Impact of ELAPS on America Samoa Economy
C. Hawaii Shallow-set Observer Coverage (Action Item)
D. International Fisheries
1. EPO bigeye tuna quota
2. WCPFC Issues
3. Quota tracking for WCPO and EPO bigeye quotas
E. International Fishery Meetings
1. IATTC Science Committee
2. IATTC GAC/SAS Meeting
3. IATTC Plenary
F. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations
G. SSC Recommendations
H. Public Hearing
I. Council Discussion and Recommendations
14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Thursday, June 9, 2016, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fishers Forum--Mapping Fishery Resources
Friday, June 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
15. Hawaii Archipelago
A. Moku Pepa
B. Legislative Report
C. Enforcement
D. Documenting the History of the Hawaii Bottomfish Fishery
E. Scraping social media for unreported catch
F. Community Projects, Activities and Issues
1. Proposed Expansion Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
2. Recreational/Non-Commercial Licensing Initiative
3. Hokulea Voyage--Status update on Council Promise to Pae Aina
G. Report on the Aha Moku System
H. Outreach and Education Report
I. Advisory Body Report and Recommendations
J. SSC Recommendations
K. Public Comment
L. Council Discussion and Action
16. Administrative Matters
A. Financial Reports
B. Administrative Reports
C. Council Policies and Agreements
1. SOPP Revision
2. Regional Operating Agreement--EFH Agreement
3. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-Year Plan
D. Council Family Changes
1. Social Science Planning Committee
E. Meetings and Workshops
1. Council Coordination Committee
2. Other meetings, workshops and conferences
F. Other Business
G. Standing Committee Recommendations
H. Public Comment
I. Council Discussion and Action
17. Other Business
Non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 166th
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 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: May 11, 2016.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-11480 Filed 5-13-16; 8:45 am]
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