Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Workshops, 3305-3306 [2018-01290]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Notices The purpose of the meeting is for the CPSMT and the CPSAS to consider items relevant to the March and April Pacific Council meetings. These topics may include ecosystem-based management matters, the upcoming acoustic-trawl survey methodology review, terms of reference for stock assessment and methodology reviews, and administrative matters. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document 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 intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations The public listening station is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov or phone: (503) 820–2411 at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: January 19, 2018. Jeffrey N. Lonergan, Acting Deputy Director,Office of Sustainable Fisheries,National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–01288 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF921 Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 52 assessment webinar I for Gulf of Mexico red snapper. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The SEDAR 52 assessment process of Gulf of Mexico red snapper will consist of an in-person workshop and a series of assessment webinars. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The SEDAR 52 assessment webinar I will be held on Thursday, SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 February 8, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. The webinar is open to members of the public. Those interested in participating should contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) to request an invitation providing webinar access information. Please request webinar invitations at least 24 hours in advance of each webinar. SEDAR address: 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie A. Neer, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 571– 4366; email: Julie.neer@safmc.net SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a multistep process including: (1) Data Workshop, (2) a series of assessment webinars, and (3) A Review Workshop. The product of the Data Workshop is a report that compiles and evaluates potential datasets and recommends which datasets are appropriate for assessment analyses. The assessment webinars produce a report that describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, projects future population conditions, and recommends research and monitoring needs. The product of the Review Workshop is an Assessment Summary documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, HMS Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, nongovernment organizations (NGO’s); International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and federal agencies. The items of discussion during the assessment webinar I are as follows: 1. Using datasets and initial assessment analysis recommended from the in-person workshop, panelists will PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3305 employ assessment models to evaluate stock status, estimate population benchmarks and management criteria, and project future conditions. 2. Participants will recommend the most appropriate methods and configurations for determining stock status and estimating population parameters. 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 identified in this notice 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 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 the Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 business days prior to each workshop. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 19, 2018. Jeffrey N. Lonergan, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–01287 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF963 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Workshops National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public workshops. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold two training workshops for the purpose of providing instruction to forhire operators on electronic reporting of vessel trip reports (VTRs). DATES: The workshops will be held on February 10, 2018, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 24, 2018, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1 3306 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Notices The workshop dates and locations are as follows: • February 10th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA; phone: (978) 777– 2500. • February 24th at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ; phone: (732) 341– 6101. These workshops have a limited number of spaces. Participants are strongly encouraged to register early so that workshop personnel can work with each individual prior to the workshop to establish needed accounts for reporting systems. To ensure attendance, please register at https://www.mafmc.org/forms/ evtr-workshop-registration or email the workshop coordinator at aloftus@ andrewloftus.com. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Loftus, eVTR Outreach Workshop Coordinator; telephone: (410) 295–5997; email: aloftus@ andrewloftus.com or Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, MidAtlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526–5255. The Council’s website, www.mafmc.org also has details on the proposed agenda and briefing materials. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA Fisheries has issued a final rule requiring the use of electronic vessel trip reports (VTRs) by vessel owners/ operators holding Federal charter or party permits for species managed by a Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council FMP while on trips carrying passengers for hire. Electronic VTRs must be submitted through a NOAAapproved software application within 48 hours following the completion of a fishing trip. Vessels with Federal charter or party permits for any of the following species will be bound by this rule: • Atlantic mackerel • Squid • Butterfish • Summer Flounder • Scup • Black sea bass • Bluefish • Tilefish This action takes effect March 12, 2018, and changes only the required method of transmitting VTRs and the submission date; the required data elements and all other existing reporting requirements will not change. These workshops will provide information and training on select systems in preparation for this action. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: January 19, 2018. Jeffrey N. Lonergan, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–01290 Filed 1–23–18; 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: Fishermen’s Contingency Fund. OMB Control Number: 0648–0082. Form Number(s): 88–164 and 88–166. Type of Request: Regular (extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 20. Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes for a report and 7 hours, 45 minutes for an application. Burden Hours: 160. Needs and Uses: This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. United States (U.S.) commercial fishermen may file claims for compensation for losses of, or damage to, fishing gear or vessels, plus 50 percent of resulting economic losses, attributable to oil and gas activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. To obtain compensation, applicants must comply with requirements set forth in 50 CFR part 296. The requirements include a ‘‘report’’ within 15 days of the date the vessel first returns to port after the casualty incident to gain a presumption of eligible causation, and an ‘‘application’’ within 90 days of when the applicant first became aware of the loss and/or damage. The report is NOAA Form 88–166 and it requests identifying information such as: Respondent’s name; address; social security number; and casualty location. The information in the report is usually completed by NOAA during a telephone call with the respondent. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The application is NOAA Form 88– 164 and it requires the respondent to provide information on the property and economic losses and/or damages including type of damage; purchase date and price of lost/damaged gear; and income from recent fishing trips. It also includes an affidavit by which the applicant attests to the truthfulness of the claim. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 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: January 19, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–01263 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF966 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting (webinar). AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup (EWG) will hold a webinar, which is open to the public. DATES: The webinar will be held Monday, February 26, 2018. It will start at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held via webinar. A public listening station is available at the Pacific Council office (address below). To attend the webinar (1) join the meeting by visiting this link https://www.gotomeeting.com/online/ webinar/join-webinar, (2) enter the Webinar ID: 745–857–467, and (3) enter your name and email address (required). 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3305-3306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01290]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF963


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Workshops

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

ACTION: Notice of public workshops.

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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold two training workshops for the purpose of providing instruction to 
for-hire operators on electronic reporting of vessel trip reports 
(VTRs).

DATES: The workshops will be held on February 10, 2018, 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m., and February 24, 2018, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ADDRESSES: The workshop dates and locations are as follows:
     February 10th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North 
Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA; phone: (978) 777-2500.
     February 24th at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 
815 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ; phone: (732) 341-6101.
    These workshops have a limited number of spaces. Participants are 
strongly encouraged to register early so that workshop personnel can 
work with each individual prior to the workshop to establish needed 
accounts for reporting systems. To ensure attendance, please register 
at https://www.mafmc.org/forms/evtr-workshop-registration or email the 
workshop coordinator at [email protected].
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. 
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Loftus, eVTR Outreach Workshop 
Coordinator; telephone: (410) 295-5997; email: [email protected] 
or Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council; telephone: (302) 526-5255. The Council's website, 
www.mafmc.org also has details on the proposed agenda and briefing 
materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA Fisheries has issued a final rule 
requiring the use of electronic vessel trip reports (VTRs) by vessel 
owners/operators holding Federal charter or party permits for species 
managed by a Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council FMP while on trips 
carrying passengers for hire. Electronic VTRs must be submitted through 
a NOAA-approved software application within 48 hours following the 
completion of a fishing trip. Vessels with Federal charter or party 
permits for any of the following species will be bound by this rule:

 Atlantic mackerel
 Squid
 Butterfish
 Summer Flounder
 Scup
 Black sea bass
 Bluefish
 Tilefish

    This action takes effect March 12, 2018, and changes only the 
required method of transmitting VTRs and the submission date; the 
required data elements and all other existing reporting requirements 
will not change. These workshops will provide information and training 
on select systems in preparation for this action.
    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: January 19, 2018.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-01290 Filed 1-23-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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