Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 60679-60680 [2016-21183]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 171 / Friday, September 2, 2016 / Notices Dated: August 30, 2016. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–21194 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am] 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: August 30, 2016. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [FR Doc. 2016–21190 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration BILLING CODE 3510–22–P RIN 0648–XE857 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Ecosystem Based Fishery Management (EBFM) 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. DATES: This meeting will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978) 777–2500; fax: (978) 750–7991. 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 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Standing and Mackerel SSC Session V. Updated OFL and ABC yield streams for Gulf migratory group king mackerel for 2017/2018 to 2019/ 2020 fishing seasons The committee will discuss and provide feedback on a Draft Operating Model for the Georges Bank Ecosystem Production Unit description prepared by the EBFM Plan Development Team. This operating model will provide the foundation for a Georges Bank Fishery Ecosystem Plan and Management Strategy Evaluation. The committee will also review and draft comments on a Draft NOAA Fisheries EBFM Policy and Roadmap. Other business will be discussed if time permits. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Jkt 238001 Standing and Reef Fish SSC Session #1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration AGENCY: 18:25 Sep 01, 2016 minutes d. August 2, 2016 Standing and Reef Fish SSC Webinar IV. Selection of SSC representative at October 17–20, 2016 Council meeting DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting VerDate Sep<11>2014 60679 VI. Goliath Grouper benchmark assessment VII. Evaluation of candidate species for future data-poor assessments RIN 0648–XE852 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one and a half day meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Shrimp, Coastal Migratory Pelagics Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). DATES: The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, and end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Gulf Council’s Conference Room, and via Webinar. You may attend the meeting via Webinar by registering at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/816513104821884417. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Atran, Senior Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; steven.atran@gulfcouncil.org, telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Agenda Tuesday, September 20, 2016 I. Introductions and Adoption of Agenda II. Election of Chair and Vice-chair III. Approval of minutes a. January 6–8, 2015 Standing, Reef Fish, and Mackerel SSC meeting b. June 1, 2016 Standing, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic SSC meeting c. Standing Reef Fish socioeconomic Shrimp and Spiny Lobster SSC meeting June 2016-verbatim PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Standing and Shrimp SSC Session VIII. Risk assessment for threshold permit numbers relative to sea turtle incidental take constraints Standing and Reef Fish SSC Session #2 a. Decision tools for gray triggerfish b. Commercial seasons and trip limits c. Recreational seasons, size limits, bag limits, and effort shifting IX. Evaluation of recreational red snapper split seasons X. Review of updated SEDAR schedule XI. Discussion on limit and target reference points and MSY proxies for reef fish a. Discussion of limit and target reference points b. Discussion of components of risk and uncertainty associated with the choice and estimation of reference points c. Discussion of the components of risk and uncertainty associated with choosing MSY proxies i. General discussion ii. Discussion specific to red snapper d. Ad Hoc Working Group on MSY proxies i. Charge to the working group ii. Recommendations for working group participants XII. Review of ABC Control Rule Alternatives a. Current ABC control rule b. Modified from the method described in Martel and Froese (2012) c. Fixed proportion of FMSY or MSY d. Bucket method for setting P* XIII. Dates for next SSC meeting XIV. Other Business —Meeting Adjourns— You may register for SSC Meeting: Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Shrimp on September 20 and 21, 2016 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/816513104821884417. E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1 60680 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 171 / Friday, September 2, 2016 / Notices The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on the Council’s file server. To access the file server, the URL is https:// public.gulfcouncil.org:5001/webman/ index.cgi, or go to the Council’s Web site and click on the FTP link in the lower left of the Council Web site (https://www.gulfcouncil.org). The username and password are both ‘‘gulfguest’’. Click on the ‘‘Library Folder,’’ then scroll down to ‘‘SSC meeting-2016–09.’’ The meeting will be Webcast over the internet. A link to the Webcast will be available on the Council’s Web site, at https://www.gulfcouncil.org. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda 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 Council’s intent to take 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 Kathy Pereira, at the Gulf Council Office (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 30, 2016. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–21183 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED 18:25 Sep 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 On 7/29/2016 (81 FR 49960–49961), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the products proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Accordingly, the following products are added to the Procurement List: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and Deletions from the Procurement List. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Additions End of Certification Procurement List; Additions and Deletions AGENCY: This action adds products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and a service from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Effective: October 2, 2016. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Products NSN(s)—Product Name(s): MR 13001—Greensaver Produce Keeper, 1.6 Qt. MR 13002—Greensaver Produce Keeper, 4.3 Qt. MR 13004—Greensaver Crisper Insert PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Mandatory Source(s) of Supply: Cincinnati Association for the Blind, Cincinnati, OH Mandatory Purchase for: The requirements of military commissaries and exchanges in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51, 51–6.4. Contracting Activity: Defense Commissary Agency Distribution: C-List Deletions On 5/6/2016 (81 FR 27419–27420) and 7/29/2016 (81 FR 49960–49961), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the products and service listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the products and service deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products and service are deleted from the Procurement List: Products NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8470–01–442–2990—Suspension Assembly for PASGT Helmet, Improved. Specification MIL–S–44097 8470–01–442–2995—Suspension Assembly for PASGT Helmet, Improved. Specification MIL–S–44097 8470–01–442–3001—Suspension Assembly for PASGT Helmet, Improved. Specification MIL–S–44097 8470–01–442–3021—Suspension Assembly for PASGT Helmet, Improved. Specification MIL–S–44097 Mandatory Source(s) of Supply: Georgia Industries for the Blind, Bainbridge, GA; Travis Association for the Blind, Austin, TX; Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 171 (Friday, September 2, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60679-60680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21183]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE852


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one 
and a half day meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Shrimp, Coastal 
Migratory Pelagics Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).

DATES: The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 
and end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Gulf Council's Conference 
Room, and via Webinar. You may attend the meeting via Webinar by 
registering at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/816513104821884417.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. 
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Atran, Senior Fishery 
Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; 
steven.atran@gulfcouncil.org, telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

I. Introductions and Adoption of Agenda
II. Election of Chair and Vice-chair
III. Approval of minutes
    a. January 6-8, 2015 Standing, Reef Fish, and Mackerel SSC meeting
    b. June 1, 2016 Standing, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic SSC meeting
    c. Standing Reef Fish socioeconomic Shrimp and Spiny Lobster SSC 
meeting June 2016-verbatim minutes
    d. August 2, 2016 Standing and Reef Fish SSC Webinar
IV. Selection of SSC representative at October 17-20, 2016 Council 
meeting
Standing and Mackerel SSC Session
V. Updated OFL and ABC yield streams for Gulf migratory group king 
mackerel for 2017/2018 to 2019/2020 fishing seasons
Standing and Reef Fish SSC Session #1
VI. Goliath Grouper benchmark assessment
VII. Evaluation of candidate species for future data-poor assessments

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Standing and Shrimp SSC Session
VIII. Risk assessment for threshold permit numbers relative to sea 
turtle incidental take constraints
Standing and Reef Fish SSC Session #2
    a. Decision tools for gray triggerfish
    b. Commercial seasons and trip limits
    c. Recreational seasons, size limits, bag limits, and effort 
shifting
IX. Evaluation of recreational red snapper split seasons
X. Review of updated SEDAR schedule
XI. Discussion on limit and target reference points and MSY proxies for 
reef fish
    a. Discussion of limit and target reference points
    b. Discussion of components of risk and uncertainty associated with 
the choice and estimation of reference points
    c. Discussion of the components of risk and uncertainty associated 
with choosing MSY proxies
    i. General discussion
    ii. Discussion specific to red snapper
    d. Ad Hoc Working Group on MSY proxies
    i. Charge to the working group
    ii. Recommendations for working group participants
XII. Review of ABC Control Rule Alternatives
    a. Current ABC control rule
    b. Modified from the method described in Martel and Froese (2012)
    c. Fixed proportion of FMSY or MSY
    d. Bucket method for setting P*
XIII. Dates for next SSC meeting
XIV. Other Business
--Meeting Adjourns--

    You may register for SSC Meeting: Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, 
and Shrimp on September 20 and 21, 2016 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/816513104821884417.

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    The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with 
other meeting materials will be posted on the Council's file server. To 
access the file server, the URL is https://public.gulfcouncil.org:5001/webman/index.cgi, or go to the Council's Web site and click on the FTP 
link in the lower left of the Council Web site (https://www.gulfcouncil.org). The username and password are both ``gulfguest''. 
Click on the ``Library Folder,'' then scroll down to ``SSC meeting-
2016-09.''
    The meeting will be Webcast over the internet. A link to the 
Webcast will be available on the Council's Web site, at https://www.gulfcouncil.org.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in 
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical 
Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in 
the agenda 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 Council's intent to take 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 Kathy Pereira, at the Gulf Council Office (see 
ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: August 30, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-21183 Filed 9-1-16; 8:45 am]
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