Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings, 5996 [2018-02729]

Download as PDF 5996 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 29 / Monday, February 12, 2018 / Notices 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 The meeting is 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: February 7, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–02737 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF983 Caribbean 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 Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Outreach and Education Advisory Panel (OEAP) will hold a 2-day meeting in March 8–9, 2018, to discuss items contained in the agenda in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 8 and 9, 2018, starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at ˜ the Council Office, 270 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico. SUMMARY: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caribbean Fishery Management Council, ˜ 270 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1903, telephone: (787) 766–5926. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: March 8, 2018, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. —Call to Order —Adoption of Agenda —OEAP Chairperson’s Report • Status of: —OEAP members meeting attendance 19:23 Feb 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 March 9, 2018, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. —PR Fishers video by GeoAmbiente —2019 Calendar —Caribbean Fishery App —CFMC Facebook communications with stakeholders —PEPCO —MREP Caribbean —Other Business Special Accommodations BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 —CFMC Report 160th and 161th Regular Meetings —Hurricane impacts on fisheries in the region —USVI activities —Island-Based Fishery Management Plans (IBFMPs) D Orientation meetings —Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) D Outreach & Education products and activities for fishers and consumers —Responsible Seafood Consumption Campaign The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. For more information or request for sign language interpretation and other auxiliary aids, ´ please contact Mr. Miguel A. Rolon, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery ˜ Management Council, 270 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1903, telephone: (787) 766–5926, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: February 7, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–02732 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG016 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a webinar-based meeting with the public for the purpose of providing instruction to for-hire operators on electronic reporting of vessel trip reports (VTRs). DATES: This meeting will be held Friday, March 2, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 The meeting will be held via webinar (https:// mafmc.adobeconnect.com/evtr2018/) with a telephone audio connection (provided when connecting). 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, webinar access, 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. This webinar meeting will provide information on the new requirements and options to assist affected parties to comply and training on select systems in preparation for this action. ADDRESSES: Special Accommodations This meeting is 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: February 7, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–02729 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 5996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-02729]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG016


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

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 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a webinar-based meeting with the public for the purpose of 
providing instruction to for-hire operators on electronic reporting of 
vessel trip reports (VTRs).

DATES: This meeting will be held Friday, March 2, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 
12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar (https://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/evtr2018/) with a telephone audio connection 
(provided when connecting).
    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, webinar access, 
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. This webinar meeting will provide information on the 
new requirements and options to assist affected parties to comply and 
training on select systems in preparation for this action.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is 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: February 7, 2018.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-02729 Filed 2-9-18; 8:45 am]
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