Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 17970-17971 [2017-07582]

Download as PDF 17970 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 71 / Friday, April 14, 2017 / Notices Research Reserve System. Copies of these final evaluation findings may be downloaded at https://coast.noaa.gov/ czm/evaluations/evaluation_findings/ index.html or by submitting a written request to the person identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Program Administration. Dated: April 7, 2017. Donna Rivelli, Deputy Associate Assistant Administrator for Management and CFO/CAO, Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2017–07561 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–08–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF327 General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the General Advisory Committee; Meeting Announcement National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: NMFS announces a public meeting of the General Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) on June 1, 2017, and a public meeting of the Scientific Advisory Subcommittee (SAS) to the GAC on May 31, 2017. The meeting topics are described under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: The meeting of the SAS will be held on May 31, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT (or until business is concluded). The meeting of the GAC will be held on June 1, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT (or until business is concluded). ADDRESSES: The GAC and SAS meetings will be held in the Pacific Conference Room (Room 300) at NMFS, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, California 92037– 1508. Please notify Taylor Debevec (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by May 23, 2017, if you plan to attend either or both meetings in person or remotely. The meetings will be sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:39 Apr 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 accessible by webinar—instructions will be emailed to meeting participants. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Debevec, West Coast Region, NMFS, at Taylor.Debevec@noaa.gov, or at (562) 980–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Tuna Conventions Act (16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), as amended, the U.S. Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of State (the State Department), appoints a GAC to the U.S. Section to the IATTC and a SAS that advises the GAC. The U.S. Section consists of the four U.S. Commissioners to the IATTC and representatives of the State Department, NOAA, Department of Commerce, other U.S. Government agencies, and stakeholders. The purpose of the GAC shall be to advise the U.S. Section with respect to U.S. participation in the work of the IATTC, with particular reference to development of U.S. policies, positions, and negotiating tactics. The purpose of the SAS is to advise the GAC on matters of science. NMFS West Coast Region staff provide administrative support for the GAC and SAS. The meetings of the GAC and SAS shall be open to the public, unless in executive session. The time and manner of public comment will be at the discretion of the chairs for the GAC and SAS. The 92nd meeting of the IATTC, the 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP), and working group meetings for both the IATTC and AIDCP will be held from July 17 to July 28, 2017 (location to be determined). For more information on these meetings, please visit the IATTC’s Web site: https://www.iattc.org/ MeetingsENG.htm. GAC and SAS Meeting Topics The SAS meeting topics will include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Outcomes of the 2017 meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the IATTC (e.g., stock status updates for tuna, tuna-like species, and other species caught in association with those fisheries in the eastern Pacific Ocean); (2) Evaluation of the IATTC staff’s recommended conservation measures for 2017; (3) Issues related to the impact of fishing on non-target species, such as shark, seabirds, sea turtles; (4) Evaluation of U.S. proposals for the 92nd meeting of the IATTC and proposals from other IATTC members; and (5) Other issues as they arise. The GAC meeting topics will include, but are not limited to, the following: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (1) Outcomes of the 2017 meeting of the SAC to the IATTC (e.g., stock status updates for tuna, tuna-like species, and other species caught in association with those fisheries in the eastern Pacific Ocean); (2) Recommendations and evaluations by the SAS; (3) Issues related to the impact of fishing on non-target species, such as shark, seabirds, sea turtles; (4) Formulation of advice on issues that may arise at the 92nd meeting of the IATTC, including the IATTC staff’s recommended conservation measures, U.S. proposals, and proposals from other IATTC members; and (5) Other issues as they arise. Special Accommodations The meeting location is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Taylor Debevec (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by May 16, 2017. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq. Dated: April 11, 2017. Karen H. Abrams, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017–07600 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF356 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Pelagics Plan Team (PPT) in Honolulu, HI to discuss fishery issues and develop recommendations for future management. DATES: The meeting of the PPT will be held May 2–4 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Council Office Conference Room, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 71 / Friday, April 14, 2017 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PPT will meet at the Council Conference Room to discuss the following agenda items: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Tuesday, May 2, 2017 8.30 a.m. 1. Introduction 2. Review 2016 Annual Stock assessment and fishery evaluation (SAFE) Report Modules A. Fishery Data Modules i. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI) ii. American Samoa iii. Guam iv. Hawaii v. International vi. Recreational Fisheries B. Ecosystem Chapter i. Environmental & climate variables ii. Habitat section iii. Marine planning section iv. Human dimension section v. Protected Species vi. Discussions C. Data Integration Chapter and Workshop D. SAFE Report: Improvements and Recommendations E. 2016 Annual Report Region Wide Improvements 3. Public Comment Wednesday–Thursday, May 3–4, 2017, 8.30 a.m. 4. American Samoa A. Evaluation of Large Vessel Prohibited Area (LVPA) Exemption B. Litigation over the LVPA C. LVPA Options D. American Samoa Permit Modifications E. Evaluation of Rose Atoll Marine National Monument (MNM) NoTake Regulations 5. Pelagic Longline Fisheries A. Assessing Shark Bycatch Condition and Effects of Discard Practices B. Deep-set Longline Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) 6. Hawaii A. Options for Monument Expansion Area Regulations B. Fish Flow Workshop 7. Omnibus Amendments A. Options for Aquaculture Amendment B. Review of Non-Fishing Impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and Options for Refinement 8. Other Business 9. Public Comment 10. Pelagic Plan Team Recommendations The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The PPT will VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Apr 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Although nonemergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the PPT for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Plan Team action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issue arising after publication of this document that requires 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 final 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: April 11, 2017. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017–07582 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: OMB Control Number: 0648–0205. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (revision and extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 10,311. Average Hours per Response: Response times range from 10 minutes for trip notifications to one hour for permit applications. Burden Hours: 7,260. Needs and Uses: This request is for a renewal with revisions to the existing reporting requirements approved under the Office of Management and Budget’s PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 17971 (OMB) Control Number 0648–0205, Southeast Region Permit Family of Forms. The SERO Permits Office administers Federal fishing permits in the United States (U.S.) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico (Gulf), and South Atlantic under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801. The SERO Permits Office also proposes to revise parts of the current collection-of-information approved under OMB Control Number 0648–0205. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Region manages the U.S. Federal fisheries in the Caribbean, Gulf, and South Atlantic under the fishery management plans (FMPs) for each region. The regional fishery management councils prepared the FMPs pursuant to the MagnusonStevens Act. The regulations implementing the FMPs, including those that have reporting requirements, are at 50 CFR part 622. The recordkeeping and reporting requirements at 50 CFR part 622 form the basis for this collection of information. The NMFS Southeast Region requests information from fishery participants. This information, upon receipt, results in an increasingly more efficient and accurate database for management and monitoring of the Federal fisheries in the Caribbean, Gulf, and South Atlantic. The SERO Permits Office proposes to make minor changes to several forms approved under OMB Control Number 0648–0205. Affected Public: Business and other for-profit organizations; individuals or households. Frequency: Annually and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. Dated: April 11, 2017. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–07550 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 71 (Friday, April 14, 2017)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-07582]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF356


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a meeting of its Pelagics Plan Team (PPT) in Honolulu, HI to 
discuss fishery issues and develop recommendations for future 
management.

DATES: The meeting of the PPT will be held May 2-4 2017, from 8:30 a.m. 
to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Council Office Conference 
Room, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., 
Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; 
telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PPT will meet at the Council Conference 
Room to discuss the following agenda items:

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 8.30 a.m.

1. Introduction
2. Review 2016 Annual Stock assessment and fishery evaluation (SAFE) 
Report Modules
    A. Fishery Data Modules
    i. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI)
    ii. American Samoa
    iii. Guam
    iv. Hawaii
    v. International
    vi. Recreational Fisheries
    B. Ecosystem Chapter
    i. Environmental & climate variables
    ii. Habitat section
    iii. Marine planning section
    iv. Human dimension section
    v. Protected Species
    vi. Discussions
    C. Data Integration Chapter and Workshop
    D. SAFE Report: Improvements and Recommendations
    E. 2016 Annual Report Region Wide Improvements
3. Public Comment

Wednesday-Thursday, May 3-4, 2017, 8.30 a.m.

4. American Samoa
    A. Evaluation of Large Vessel Prohibited Area (LVPA) Exemption
    B. Litigation over the LVPA
    C. LVPA Options
    D. American Samoa Permit Modifications
    E. Evaluation of Rose Atoll Marine National Monument (MNM) No-Take 
Regulations
5. Pelagic Longline Fisheries
    A. Assessing Shark Bycatch Condition and Effects of Discard 
Practices
    B. Deep-set Longline Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement 
(PEIS)
6. Hawaii
    A. Options for Monument Expansion Area Regulations
    B. Fish Flow Workshop
7. Omnibus Amendments
    A. Options for Aquaculture Amendment
    B. Review of Non-Fishing Impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) 
and Options for Refinement
8. Other Business
9. Public Comment
10. Pelagic Plan Team Recommendations

    The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The 
PPT will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. 
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before the PPT for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of 
formal action during these meetings. Plan Team action will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any 
issue arising after publication of this document that requires 
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 final 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: April 11, 2017.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-07582 Filed 4-13-17; 8:45 am]
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