Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 33661 [2016-12491]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2016 / Notices have to pre-register to be admitted. Please submit your name, time of arrival, email address and phone number to Nancy Young no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Thursday, June 2, 2016, and she will provide you with instructions for admittance. Non-U.S. citizens must submit additional information; please contact Nancy Young by email at nancy.young@ nist.gov or by phone at (301) 975–2361. Also, please note that under the REAL ID Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–13), federal agencies, including NIST, can only accept a state-issued driver’s license or identification card for access to federal facilities if issued by states that are REAL ID compliant or have an extension. NIST also currently accepts other forms of federal-issued identification in lieu of a state-issued driver’s license. 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Award applicant data are directly related to the commercial activities and confidential information of the applicants. Kevin Kimball, NIST Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2016–12483 Filed 5–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 May 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE645 Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open public meetings. AGENCY: 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 the NOAA Fisheries Draft National Bycatch Reduction Strategy. DATES: The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2016, 4–5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: Public access is available at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to attend may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427– 8034; email: heidi.lovett@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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/. SUMMARY: Matters To Be Considered The Committee is convening to discuss and finalize comments and recommendations on the NOAA Fisheries Draft National Bycatch Reduction Strategy for submission to the NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator. Other administrative matters may be considered. This date, time, and agenda are subject to change. Time and Date The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2016, 4–5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time by conference call. Conference call information for the public will be posted at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ ocs/mafac/ by May 27, 2016. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), this Federal Register notice for this meeting is being published fewer than 15 calendar days prior to the meeting as exceptional circumstances exist. It is imperative that the meeting be held to accommodate the scheduling priorities of MAFAC members who must meet a PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33661 strict schedule to finalize and submit comments before the June 3, 2016, public comment period deadline on the draft National Bycatch Reduction Strategy. Notice of the meeting is also posted on MAFAC’s Web site at: https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/. 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– 427–8034 by May 31, 2016. Dated: May 23, 2016. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–12491 Filed 5–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XE655 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its VMS/ Enforcement Committee and Advisory Panel 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. DATES: This meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 beginning at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; phone: (978) 777–2500. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Agenda The Committee and Advisory Panel will review feedback from other species E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-12491]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE645


Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open public meetings.

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SUMMARY: 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 the NOAA Fisheries Draft 
National Bycatch Reduction Strategy.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2016, 4-5 p.m., Eastern 
Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: Public access is available at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
attend may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427-8034; email: 
heidi.lovett@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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/.

Matters To Be Considered

    The Committee is convening to discuss and finalize comments and 
recommendations on the NOAA Fisheries Draft National Bycatch Reduction 
Strategy for submission to the NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator. 
Other administrative matters may be considered. This date, time, and 
agenda are subject to change.

Time and Date

    The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2016, 4-5 p.m., Eastern 
Daylight Time by conference call. Conference call information for the 
public will be posted at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/ by May 27, 
2016.
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), this Federal Register notice for 
this meeting is being published fewer than 15 calendar days prior to 
the meeting as exceptional circumstances exist. It is imperative that 
the meeting be held to accommodate the scheduling priorities of MAFAC 
members who must meet a strict schedule to finalize and submit comments 
before the June 3, 2016, public comment period deadline on the draft 
National Bycatch Reduction Strategy. Notice of the meeting is also 
posted on MAFAC's Web site at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/.

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, 301-427-8034 by May 
31, 2016.

    Dated: May 23, 2016.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-12491 Filed 5-26-16; 8:45 am]
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