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appropriate personnel, (2) marked or
tag-bearing pinnipeds or carcasses,
allowing transmittal of the information
to appropriate agencies, and (3) any rare
or unusual species of marine mammal
for agency follow-up. The observer shall
report that information to NMFS’ Alaska
Fisheries Science Center at (206) 526–
4045 and/or the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game Marine Mammal
Program at shawna.karpovich@
alaska.gov (harbor seals)
dfa.dwc.sealions@alaska.gov (Steller sea
lions), or lori.quakenbush@alaska.gov
(Whales).
6. Reporting
The holder of this Authorization is
required to:
(a) Submit a draft report on all
monitoring conducted under the IHA
within ninety calendar days of the
completion of marine mammal
monitoring or sixty days prior to the
issuance of any subsequent IHA for this
project, whichever comes first. A final
report shall be prepared and submitted
within thirty days following resolution
of comments on the draft report from
NMFS. This report must contain the
informational elements described in
Monitoring Section of this IHA;
(b) Reporting injured or dead marine
mammals;
(i) In the unanticipated event that the
specified activity clearly causes the take
of a marine mammal in a manner
prohibited by this IHA, such as an
injury (Level A harassment), serious
injury, or mortality, NPS shall
immediately cease the specified
activities and report the incident to the
Office of Protected Resources (301–427–
8440), NMFS, and the Alaska Regional
Stranding Coordinator (877–925–7773),
NMFS. The report must include the
following information:
1. Time and date of the incident;
2. Description of the incident;
3. Environmental conditions (e.g.,
wind speed and direction, Beaufort sea
state, cloud cover, and visibility);
4. Description of all marine mammal
observations and active sound source
use in the 24 hours preceding the
incident;
5. Species identification or
description of the animal(s) involved;
6. Fate of the animal(s); and
7. Photographs or video footage of the
animal(s).
Activities shall not resume until
NMFS is able to review the
circumstances of the prohibited take.
NMFS will work with NPS to determine
what measures are necessary to
minimize the likelihood of further
prohibited take and ensure MMPA
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compliance. NPS may not resume their
activities until notified by NMFS;
(ii) In the event that NPS discovers an
injured or dead marine mammal, and
the lead observer determines that the
cause of the injury or death is unknown
and the death is relatively recent (e.g.,
in less than a moderate state of
decomposition), NPS shall immediately
report the incident to the Office of
Protected Resources, NMFS, and the
Alaska Stranding Coordinator, NMFS.
The report must include the same
information identified in 6(b)(i) of this
IHA. Activities may continue while
NMFS reviews the circumstances of the
incident. NMFS will work with NPS to
determine whether additional
mitigation measures or modifications to
the activities are appropriate; and
(iii) In the event that NPS discovers
an injured or dead marine mammal, and
the lead observer determines that the
injury or death is not associated with or
related to the activities authorized in the
IHA (e.g., previously wounded animal,
carcass with moderate to advanced
decomposition, or scavenger damage),
NPS shall report the incident to the
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS,
and the Alaska Stranding Coordinator,
NMFS, within 24 hours of the
discovery. NPS shall provide
photographs or video footage or other
documentation of the stranded animal
sighting to NMFS.
7. This Authorization may be
modified, suspended or withdrawn if
the holder fails to abide by the
conditions prescribed herein, or if
NMFS determines the authorized taking
is having more than a negligible impact
on the species or stock of affected
marine mammals.
Request for Public Comments
We request comment on our analyses,
the draft authorization, and any other
aspect of this Notice of Proposed IHA
for the proposed action. Please include
with your comments any supporting
data or literature citations to help
inform our final decision on the request
for MMPA authorization.
Dated: November 28, 2017.
Donna S. Wieting,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
Advisory Panel for Atlantic Highly
Migratory Species Southeast Data,
Assessment, and Review Workshops
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; nominations for shark
stock assessment Advisory Panel.
AGENCY:
NMFS solicits nominations
for the ‘‘SEDAR Pool,’’ also known as
the Advisory Panel for Atlantic Highly
Migratory Species (HMS) Southeast
Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR)
Workshops. The SEDAR Pool is
comprised of a group of individuals
who may be selected to consider data
and advise NMFS regarding the
scientific information, including but not
limited to data and models, used in
stock assessments for oceanic sharks in
the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and
Caribbean Sea. Nominations are being
sought for a 5-year appointment (2018–
2023). Individuals with definable
interests in the recreational and
commercial fishing and related
industries, environmental community,
academia, and non-governmental
organizations will be considered for
membership on the SEDAR Pool.
DATES: Nominations must be received
on or before January 2, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit
nominations and request the SEDAR
Pool Statement of Organization,
Practices, and Procedures by any of the
following methods:
• Email: SEDAR.pool@noaa.gov.
• Mail: Karyl Brewster-Geisz, Highly
Migratory Species Management
Division, NMFS, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Include on the envelope the following
identifier: ‘‘SEDAR Pool Nomination.’’
• Fax: 301–713–1917.
Additional information on SEDAR
and the SEDAR guidelines can be found
at https://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/sedar/.
The terms of reference for the SEDAR
Pool, along with a list of current
members, can be found at https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/SEDAR/
SEDAR.htm.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Delisse Ortiz, (240–681–9037) or Karyl
Brewster-Geisz, (301) 425–8503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Section 302(g)(2) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens
Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., states that
each Council shall establish such
advisory panels as are necessary or
appropriate to assist it in carrying out its
functions under the Act. For the
purposes of this section, NMFS applies
the above Council provision to Atlantic
highly migratory species management
(see Section 304(g)(1) of the MagnusonStevens Act, which provides that the
Secretary will prepare fishery
management plans for HMS and consult
with Advisory Panels under section
302(g) for such FMPs). As such, NMFS
has established the SEDAR Pool under
this section. The SEDAR Pool currently
consists of 26 individuals, each of
whom may be selected to review data
and advise NMFS regarding the
scientific information, including but not
limited to data and models, used in
stock assessments for oceanic sharks in
the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and
Caribbean Sea. While the SEDAR Pool
was created specifically for Atlantic
oceanic sharks, it may be expanded to
include other HMS, as needed.
The primary purpose of the
individuals in the SEDAR Pool is to
review, at SEDAR workshops, the
scientific information (including but not
limited to data and models) used in
stock assessments that are used to
advise NMFS, as a delegate to the
Secretary of Commerce (Secretary),
about the conservation and management
of Atlantic HMS, specifically but not
limited to, Atlantic sharks. Individuals
in the SEDAR Pool, if selected, may
participate in the various data,
assessment, and review workshops
during the SEDAR process of any HMS
stock assessment. In order to ensure that
the peer review is unbiased, individuals
who participated in a data and/or
assessment workshop for a particular
stock assessment will not be allowed to
serve as reviewers for the same stock
assessment. However, these individuals
may be asked to attend the review
workshop to answer specific questions
from the reviewers concerning the data
and/or assessment workshops. Members
of the SEDAR Pool may serve as
members of other Advisory Panels
concurrent with, or following, their
service on the SEDAR Pool.
Procedures and Guidelines
A. Participants
The SEDAR Pool is comprised of
individuals representing the commercial
and recreational fishing communities
for Atlantic sharks, the environmental
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community active in the conservation
and management of Atlantic sharks, and
the academic community that have
relevant expertise either with sharks
and/or stock assessment methodologies
for marine fish species. Also,
individuals who may not necessarily
work directly with sharks, but who are
involved in fisheries with similar life
history, biology and fishery issues may
be part of the SEDAR Pool. Members of
the SEDAR Pool must have
demonstrated experience in the
fisheries, related industries, research,
teaching, writing, conservation, or
management of marine organisms. The
distribution of representation among the
interested parties is not defined or
limited.
Additional members of the SEDAR
Pool may also include representatives
from each of the five Atlantic Regional
Fishery Management Councils, each of
the 18 Atlantic states, both the U.S.
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and
each of the interstate commissions: The
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission and the Gulf States Marine
Fisheries Commission.
If NMFS requires additional members
to ensure a diverse pool of individuals
for data or assessment workshops,
NMFS may request individuals to
become members of the SEDAR Pool
outside of the annual nomination
period.
SEDAR Pool members serve at the
discretion of the Secretary. Not all
members will attend each SEDAR
workshop. Rather, NMFS will invite
certain members to participate at
specific stock assessment workshops
dependent on their ability to participate,
discuss, and recommend scientific
decisions regarding the species being
assessed.
NMFS is not obligated to fulfill any
requests (e.g., requests for an assessment
of a certain species) that may be made
by the SEDAR Pool or its individual
members. Members of the SEDAR Pool
who are invited to attend stock
assessment workshops will not be
compensated for their services but may
be reimbursed for their travel-related
expenses to attend such workshops.
B. Nomination Procedures for
Appointments to the SEDAR Pool
Member tenure will be for 5 years.
Nominations are sought for terms
beginning early in 2018 and expiring in
2023. Nomination packages should
include:
1. The name, address, phone number,
and email of the applicant or nominee;
2. A description of the applicant’s or
nominee’s interest in Atlantic shark
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stock assessments or the Atlantic shark
fishery;
3. A statement of the applicant’s or
nominee’s background and/or
qualifications; and
4. A written commitment that the
applicant or nominee shall participate
actively and in good faith in the tasks
of the SEDAR Pool, as requested.
C. Meeting Schedule
Individual members of the SEDAR
Pool meet to participate in stock
assessments at the discretion of the
Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS.
Stock assessment timing, frequency, and
relevant species will vary depending on
the needs determined by NMFS and
SEDAR staff. In 2018, NMFS intends to
update the Gulf of Mexico blacktip
shark stock assessment. In 2019, NMFS
intends to conduct a benchmark
assessment for Atlantic blacktip sharks.
During an assessment year, meetings
and meeting logistics will be
determined according to the SEDAR
Guidelines. All meetings are open for
observation by the public.
Dated: November 27, 2017.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XF766
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Advisory Panel for Atlantic
Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review
Workshops
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; nominations for shark stock assessment Advisory Panel.
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SUMMARY: NMFS solicits nominations for the ``SEDAR Pool,'' also known
as the Advisory Panel for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)
Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Workshops. The SEDAR
Pool is comprised of a group of individuals who may be selected to
consider data and advise NMFS regarding the scientific information,
including but not limited to data and models, used in stock assessments
for oceanic sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean
Sea. Nominations are being sought for a 5-year appointment (2018-2023).
Individuals with definable interests in the recreational and commercial
fishing and related industries, environmental community, academia, and
non-governmental organizations will be considered for membership on the
SEDAR Pool.
DATES: Nominations must be received on or before January 2, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations and request the SEDAR Pool
Statement of Organization, Practices, and Procedures by any of the
following methods:
Email: SEDAR.pool@noaa.gov.
Mail: Karyl Brewster-Geisz, Highly Migratory Species
Management Division, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910. Include on the envelope the following identifier: ``SEDAR Pool
Nomination.''
Fax: 301-713-1917.
Additional information on SEDAR and the SEDAR guidelines can be
found at https://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/sedar/. The terms of reference for
the SEDAR Pool, along with a list of current members, can be found at
https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/SEDAR/SEDAR.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Delisse Ortiz, (240-681-9037) or Karyl
Brewster-Geisz, (301) 425-8503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Section 302(g)(2) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., states
that each Council shall establish such advisory panels as are necessary
or appropriate to assist it in carrying out its functions under the
Act. For the purposes of this section, NMFS applies the above Council
provision to Atlantic highly migratory species management (see Section
304(g)(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, which provides that the
Secretary will prepare fishery management plans for HMS and consult
with Advisory Panels under section 302(g) for such FMPs). As such, NMFS
has established the SEDAR Pool under this section. The SEDAR Pool
currently consists of 26 individuals, each of whom may be selected to
review data and advise NMFS regarding the scientific information,
including but not limited to data and models, used in stock assessments
for oceanic sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean
Sea. While the SEDAR Pool was created specifically for Atlantic oceanic
sharks, it may be expanded to include other HMS, as needed.
The primary purpose of the individuals in the SEDAR Pool is to
review, at SEDAR workshops, the scientific information (including but
not limited to data and models) used in stock assessments that are used
to advise NMFS, as a delegate to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary),
about the conservation and management of Atlantic HMS, specifically but
not limited to, Atlantic sharks. Individuals in the SEDAR Pool, if
selected, may participate in the various data, assessment, and review
workshops during the SEDAR process of any HMS stock assessment. In
order to ensure that the peer review is unbiased, individuals who
participated in a data and/or assessment workshop for a particular
stock assessment will not be allowed to serve as reviewers for the same
stock assessment. However, these individuals may be asked to attend the
review workshop to answer specific questions from the reviewers
concerning the data and/or assessment workshops. Members of the SEDAR
Pool may serve as members of other Advisory Panels concurrent with, or
following, their service on the SEDAR Pool.
Procedures and Guidelines
A. Participants
The SEDAR Pool is comprised of individuals representing the
commercial and recreational fishing communities for Atlantic sharks,
the environmental community active in the conservation and management
of Atlantic sharks, and the academic community that have relevant
expertise either with sharks and/or stock assessment methodologies for
marine fish species. Also, individuals who may not necessarily work
directly with sharks, but who are involved in fisheries with similar
life history, biology and fishery issues may be part of the SEDAR Pool.
Members of the SEDAR Pool must have demonstrated experience in the
fisheries, related industries, research, teaching, writing,
conservation, or management of marine organisms. The distribution of
representation among the interested parties is not defined or limited.
Additional members of the SEDAR Pool may also include
representatives from each of the five Atlantic Regional Fishery
Management Councils, each of the 18 Atlantic states, both the U.S.
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and each of the interstate commissions:
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Gulf States
Marine Fisheries Commission.
If NMFS requires additional members to ensure a diverse pool of
individuals for data or assessment workshops, NMFS may request
individuals to become members of the SEDAR Pool outside of the annual
nomination period.
SEDAR Pool members serve at the discretion of the Secretary. Not
all members will attend each SEDAR workshop. Rather, NMFS will invite
certain members to participate at specific stock assessment workshops
dependent on their ability to participate, discuss, and recommend
scientific decisions regarding the species being assessed.
NMFS is not obligated to fulfill any requests (e.g., requests for
an assessment of a certain species) that may be made by the SEDAR Pool
or its individual members. Members of the SEDAR Pool who are invited to
attend stock assessment workshops will not be compensated for their
services but may be reimbursed for their travel-related expenses to
attend such workshops.
B. Nomination Procedures for Appointments to the SEDAR Pool
Member tenure will be for 5 years. Nominations are sought for terms
beginning early in 2018 and expiring in 2023. Nomination packages
should include:
1. The name, address, phone number, and email of the applicant or
nominee;
2. A description of the applicant's or nominee's interest in
Atlantic shark stock assessments or the Atlantic shark fishery;
3. A statement of the applicant's or nominee's background and/or
qualifications; and
4. A written commitment that the applicant or nominee shall
participate actively and in good faith in the tasks of the SEDAR Pool,
as requested.
C. Meeting Schedule
Individual members of the SEDAR Pool meet to participate in stock
assessments at the discretion of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
NMFS. Stock assessment timing, frequency, and relevant species will
vary depending on the needs determined by NMFS and SEDAR staff. In
2018, NMFS intends to update the Gulf of Mexico blacktip shark stock
assessment. In 2019, NMFS intends to conduct a benchmark assessment for
Atlantic blacktip sharks. During an assessment year, meetings and
meeting logistics will be determined according to the SEDAR Guidelines.
All meetings are open for observation by the public.
Dated: November 27, 2017.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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