Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 15372-15373 [2018-07307]

Download as PDF 15372 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 69 / Tuesday, April 10, 2018 / Notices Accelerated Depreciation and Amortization viii. Tax Incentives for Investment in Specified Business Lines and or in Specified Regions by the BKPM— Extension of Loss Carry-Forwards ix. Preferential Treatment for Bonded Zone Locations 1. Waiver of License and Fee Requirements 2. Exemption from Sales Taxes for Capital Goods and Equipment Used to Produce Exports VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2018–07312 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 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: National Saltwater Angler Registry and State Exemption Program. OMB Control Number: 0648–0578. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 2,724. Average Hours per Response: Burden Hours: 137. Needs and Uses: The National Saltwater Angler Registry Program (Registry Program) was established to implement recommendations included in the review of national saltwater angling data collection programs conducted by the National Research Council (NRC) in 2005/2006, and the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act, codified at Section 401(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), which require the Secretary of Commerce to commence improvements to recreational fisheries surveys, including establishing a national saltwater angler and for-hire vessel registry, by January 1, 2009. A final rule that includes regulatory measures to implement the Registry Program (RIN 0648–AW10) was adopted and codified in 50 CFR 600 Subpart P. The Registry Program collects identification and contact information from those anglers and for-hire vessels who are involved in recreational fishing in the United States Exclusive Economic VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:56 Apr 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 Zone or for anadromous fish in any waters, unless the anglers or vessels are exempted from the registration requirement. Data collected includes: For anglers: Name, address, date of birth, telephone contact information and region(s) of the country in which they fish; for for-hire vessels: Owner and operator name, address, date of birth, telephone contact information, vessel name and registration/documentation number and home port or primary operating area. This information is compiled into a national and/or series of regional registries that is being used to support surveys of recreational anglers and for-hire vessels to develop estimates of recreational angling effort. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or households. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: 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 5, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–07290 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings 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 its Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) meeting to review relevant sections of the draft 2017 annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report for the Pacific Pelagic Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP, Hawaii FEP, Mariana Archipelago FEP and Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA) FEP. The MPCCC will also receive updates on matters related to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 fishery management and may make recommendations on these topics. DATES: The meetings will be held between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on April 10 and 11, 2018. For the agenda, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The MPCCC meeting will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522–8220. The meeting will also be available by teleconference (phone 1 888 482–3560 and use access code 5228220 followed by #) and by webinar (go to https:// wprfmc.webex.com/join/ info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov). Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A public comment period will be provided during the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change and will be announced in advance at the meeting. The meeting will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Agenda for the MPCCC Meeting Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1. Welcome 2. Roll Call and Approval of Agenda 3. Island Area Updates including Climate Change Survey Results and Future Community Outreach 4. Projections of Risk and Vulnerability to Fisheries Infrastructure, Coastal Planning and Disaster Preparedness 5. 2017 FEP SAFE Reports A. Marine Planning Sections of Pelagic and Archipelagic Reports Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. B. Climate Section of Pelagic Report C. Climate Sections of Archipelagic Reports D. Potential Ecosystem Indicators for Nearshore Fisheries 6. Public Comments 7. Committee Discussion and Recommendations 8. New Business Special Accommodations These meetings are 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 five days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 69 / Tuesday, April 10, 2018 / Notices Dated: April 5, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–07307 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 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: Monitoring Programs for Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery. OMB Control Number: 0648–0500. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 268. Average Hours Per Response: For providers: 15 minutes for observer training/briefing/debriefing registration, notification of observer physical examination, observer status reports, other reports on observer harassment, safety concerns, or performance problems, catch monitor status reports, and other catch monitor reports on harassment, prohibited actions, illness or injury, or performance problems; 5 minutes for observer safety checklist submission to NMFS, observer provider contracts, observer information materials, catch monitor provider contracts, and catch monitor informational materials; 10 minutes for certificate of insurance; 7 minutes for catch monitor training/briefing registration, notification of catch monitor physical examination, and catch monitor debriefing registration. For vessels: 10 minutes for fishing departure reports and cease-fishing reports. Burden Hours: 619. Needs and Uses: In 2011, NMFS mandated observer requirements for the West Coast groundfish trawl catch shares program. For all fishery sectors, observers must be obtained through third-party observer provider companies operating under permits issued by NMFS. The regulations at §§ 660.140 (h), 660.150 (j), 660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:56 Apr 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 trawl vessels and define the responsibilities for observer providers, including reporting requirements. Regulations at § 660.140 (i) specify requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers. Data collected by observers are used by NMFS to estimate total landed catch and discards, monitor the attainment of annual groundfish allocations, estimate catch rates of prohibited species, and as a component in stock assessments. These data are necessary to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Act requirements to prevent overfishing. In addition, observer data is used to assess fishing related mortality of protected and endangered species. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Annually, weekly 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 5, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–07291 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Washington and Oregon Charter Vessel Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 11, 2018. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15373 Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the internet at pracomments@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Jerry Leonard, National Marine Fisheries Service, 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle, WA 98112. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This is a request for a new information collection. The Northwest Fisheries Science Center will conduct a cost and earnings survey of active marine charter fishing vessel companies in Washington and Oregon. The data collected will be used by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to address statutory and regulatory mandates to determine the quantity and distribution of net benefits derived from living marine resources as well as to predict the economic impacts from proposed management options on charter fishing businesses, shore side industries, and fishing communities. In particular, these economic data collection programs contribute to legally mandated analyses required under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMS), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), and Executive Order 12866 (E.O. 12866). II. Method of Collection An initial screening interview will be completed via telephone, and active marine charter vessels will receive a subsequent mixed-mode (telephone, mail, and in-person) survey. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 320. Estimated Time per Response: Initial telephone screen: 2 minutes; follow-up detailed survey: 22 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 64. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07307]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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 its Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) meeting 
to review relevant sections of the draft 2017 annual Stock Assessment 
and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report for the Pacific Pelagic Fishery 
Ecosystem Plan (FEP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP, Hawaii FEP, 
Mariana Archipelago FEP and Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA) FEP. The 
MPCCC will also receive updates on matters related to fishery 
management and may make recommendations on these topics.

DATES: The meetings will be held between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on April 10 
and 11, 2018. For the agenda, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The MPCCC meeting will be held at the Council office, 1164 
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220. 
The meeting will also be available by teleconference (phone 1 888 482-
3560 and use access code 5228220 followed by #) and by webinar (go to 
https://wprfmc.webex.com/join/info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, 
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A public comment period will be provided 
during the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed may 
change and will be announced in advance at the meeting. The meeting 
will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.

Agenda for the MPCCC Meeting

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Welcome
2. Roll Call and Approval of Agenda
3. Island Area Updates including Climate Change Survey Results and 
Future Community Outreach
4. Projections of Risk and Vulnerability to Fisheries Infrastructure, 
Coastal Planning and Disaster Preparedness
5. 2017 FEP SAFE Reports
    A. Marine Planning Sections of Pelagic and Archipelagic Reports

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    B. Climate Section of Pelagic Report
    C. Climate Sections of Archipelagic Reports
    D. Potential Ecosystem Indicators for Nearshore Fisheries
6. Public Comments
7. Committee Discussion and Recommendations
8. New Business

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are 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 five days prior to the meeting date.

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


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    Dated: April 5, 2018.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-07307 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am]
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