Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 24460-24461 [2018-11386]

Download as PDF 24460 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 29, 2018 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0649–XG266 Gulf of Mexico 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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21, 2018. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Marriott Beachside Key West hotel located at 3841 N. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040; telephone (305) 296–8100. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Gregory, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Agenda Monday, June 18, 2018; 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Coral Committee will review and discuss taking Final Action on Amendment 9: Coral Habitat Area Considered for Management in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mackerel Committee will receive an update on Coastal Migratory Pelagics (CMP) Landings, review and discuss taking Final Action on CMP Amendment 31: Atlantic Cobia Management for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; and, review options for CMP Framework Amendment 7: Modifications to Gulf Cobia Size and Possession Limits. The Gulf SEDAR Committee will receive a summary from the May 2018 Steering Committee meeting. After lunch, Sustainable Fisheries Committee will review and discuss taking Final Action on Amendment 49: Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Reef Fish Fishery; review proposed Aquaculture Bill and Potential Impacts; discuss draft Generic Amendment for VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 May 25, 2018 Jkt 244001 Carryover or Unharvested Quota; and, receive the 2018 Regulatory Review. The Council will convene in a FULL COUNCIL—CLOSED SESSION (at approximately 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.) to review and appoint applicants to the Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC); and, make final selections for the Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel members. Tuesday, June 19, 2018; 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Reef Fish Management Committee will convene and receive an update on Reef Fish Landings; receive assessments on SEDAR 31: Hogfish Update, SEDAR 51: Gray Snapper Benchmark, and SEDAR 52: Red Snapper Standard; and receive an update on State Management Program for Recreational Red Snapper. After lunch, the committee will review a scoping document for Reallocation of Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits (ACL); review public hearing draft for Reef Fish Amendment 48/Red Drum 5: Status Determination Criteria and Optimum Yield; review draft framework action to modify the Annual Catch Target (ACT) for Red Snapper Federal For-Hire and Private Angling Components; and, receive a Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) summary report. Under other business, the Committee will discuss Red Grouper. Wednesday, June 20, 2018; 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. The Ecosystem Committee will review a draft roadmap for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Regional Plan for the Gulf of Mexico. The Spiny Lobster Committee will receive an update on Spiny Lobster Landings; and, review a public hearing draft for Spiny Lobster Amendment 13. The Outreach and Education Committee will review the Council’s Outreach Plan on Descending and Venting; review the Anecdotal Data Collection Tool; review of Council Communication Analytics; receive a presentation on Transition from Paper Regulations to FishRules App; and receive a summary from the Outreach and Education Technical Committee meeting. After lunch, the Full Council will reconvene with a Call to Order, Announcements, and Introductions; Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Minutes. The Council will receive presentations from Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission— Overview and Strategic Reorientation Process, Florida Law Enforcement, and a 6-month update on Lionfish Harvesting by Lionfish International. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Council will receive open public testimony from 2:45 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on taking Final Action on Amendment 49: Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Reef Fish Fishery, Final Action on Coral Amendment 9: Habitat Areas Considered for Management in the Gulf of Mexico, and Final Action on CMP Amendment 31: Atlantic Cobia Management for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; and, on any other fishery issues or concerns. Anyone wishing to speak during public comment should sign in at the registration station located at the entrance to the meeting room. Thursday, June 21, 2018; 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. The Council will receive committee reports from Coral, Mackerel, Spiny Lobster, Sustainable Fisheries, Gulf SEDAR, Ecosystem, Outreach and Education and Reef Fish Management Committees. After lunch, the Council will review the Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel, and SSC Appointments. The Council will receive updates from the following supporting agencies: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and, the Department of State. Lastly, the Council will discuss any Other Business items. Meeting Adjourns The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the Council meeting on the calendar. https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ 3383291116212545537—The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change as required to effectively address the issue, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on www.gulfcouncil.org as they become available. Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subjects of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided that the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. E:\FR\FM\29MYN1.SGM 29MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 29, 2018 / Notices Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kathy Pereira (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 23, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–11386 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG264 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Skate Committee to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: This meeting will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME 04101; telephone (207) 775–2311. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will review draft alternatives for skate wing possession limits, which are intended to prolong the skate wing fishery. They will also recommend preferred alternatives for skate wing possession limits for Framework 6 to the Council. Other Business will be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained on this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 16:39 May 25, 2018 Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. This meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting VerDate Sep<11>2014 specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Jkt 244001 Dated: May 23, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–11393 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Department of the Air Force U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, Office of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board will take place. DATES: Partially Closed to the public Thursday June 14, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. ADDRESSES: Beckman Center Auditorium, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evan Buschmann, (240) 612–5503 (Voice), 703–693–5643 (Facsimile), evan.g.buschmann.civ@us.af.mil (email). Mailing Address is 1500 West Perimeter Road, Ste. #3300, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762. Website: https:// www.sab.af.mil/. The most up-to-date SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24461 changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this quarterly board meeting is to formally complete, outbrief, and receive majority approval for the content and recommendations contained in the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Fiscal Year 2018 studies. Agenda: 0830–0900 Welcoming Remarks & Quarterly Update—Dr. James S. Chow, Chair, SAB 0900–0930 Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Volunteer Executive Officer Awards 0930–1000 FY19 S&T Review Program Update—Dr. Lara Schmidt, Chair, S&T Reviews 1000–1130 Technologies for Enabling Resilient Command and Control (TRC)—Dr. Nils Sandell, Study Chair (Closed to Public) 1130–1300 Lunch Break 1300–1500 Maintaining Technology Superiority for the USAF (MTS)—Lt Gen George Muellner (Ret.) (Closed to Public) 1500–1515 Break 1515–1545 FY19 Study Topic Terms of Reference discussion—Dr. James S. Chow, Chair, SAB (Closed to Public) 1545–1600 Closing Comments—Dr. James S. Chow, Chair, SAB Meeting Accessibility: Portions of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Summer Meeting will be closed to the public because the Board will discuss classified information and matters covered by Section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, subsection (c), subparagraph (1). Written Statements: Any member of the public that wishes to provide input on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Summer Meeting must contact the meeting organizer at the phone number or email address listed in this announcement at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Please ensure that you submit your written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Statements being submitted in response to the agenda mentioned in this notice must be received by the Scientific Advisory Board meeting organizer at least five calendar days prior to the meeting commencement date. The Scientific Advisory Board meeting organizer will review all timely submissions and respond to them prior to the start of the meeting identified in E:\FR\FM\29MYN1.SGM 29MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24460-24461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11386]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0649-XG266


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of 
Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 through Thursday, 
June 21, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Marriott Beachside Key 
West hotel located at 3841 N. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040; 
telephone (305) 296-8100.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N 
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Gregory, Executive Director, 
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Agenda

Monday, June 18, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    The Coral Committee will review and discuss taking Final Action on 
Amendment 9: Coral Habitat Area Considered for Management in the Gulf 
of Mexico. The Mackerel Committee will receive an update on Coastal 
Migratory Pelagics (CMP) Landings, review and discuss taking Final 
Action on CMP Amendment 31: Atlantic Cobia Management for Coastal 
Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; 
and, review options for CMP Framework Amendment 7: Modifications to 
Gulf Cobia Size and Possession Limits. The Gulf SEDAR Committee will 
receive a summary from the May 2018 Steering Committee meeting.
    After lunch, Sustainable Fisheries Committee will review and 
discuss taking Final Action on Amendment 49: Modifications to the Sea 
Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Reef Fish Fishery; 
review proposed Aquaculture Bill and Potential Impacts; discuss draft 
Generic Amendment for Carryover or Unharvested Quota; and, receive the 
2018 Regulatory Review.
    The Council will convene in a FULL COUNCIL--CLOSED SESSION (at 
approximately 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) to review and appoint applicants to the 
Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC); and, 
make final selections for the Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel 
members.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    The Reef Fish Management Committee will convene and receive an 
update on Reef Fish Landings; receive assessments on SEDAR 31: Hogfish 
Update, SEDAR 51: Gray Snapper Benchmark, and SEDAR 52: Red Snapper 
Standard; and receive an update on State Management Program for 
Recreational Red Snapper. After lunch, the committee will review a 
scoping document for Reallocation of Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits 
(ACL); review public hearing draft for Reef Fish Amendment 48/Red Drum 
5: Status Determination Criteria and Optimum Yield; review draft 
framework action to modify the Annual Catch Target (ACT) for Red 
Snapper Federal For-Hire and Private Angling Components; and, receive a 
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) summary report. Under other 
business, the Committee will discuss Red Grouper.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    The Ecosystem Committee will review a draft roadmap for Ecosystem-
Based Fisheries Management Regional Plan for the Gulf of Mexico. The 
Spiny Lobster Committee will receive an update on Spiny Lobster 
Landings; and, review a public hearing draft for Spiny Lobster 
Amendment 13. The Outreach and Education Committee will review the 
Council's Outreach Plan on Descending and Venting; review the Anecdotal 
Data Collection Tool; review of Council Communication Analytics; 
receive a presentation on Transition from Paper Regulations to 
FishRules App; and receive a summary from the Outreach and Education 
Technical Committee meeting.
    After lunch, the Full Council will reconvene with a Call to Order, 
Announcements, and Introductions; Adoption of Agenda and Approval of 
Minutes. The Council will receive presentations from Western Central 
Atlantic Fishery Commission--Overview and Strategic Reorientation 
Process, Florida Law Enforcement, and a 6-month update on Lionfish 
Harvesting by Lionfish International. The Council will receive open 
public testimony from 2:45 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on taking Final Action 
on Amendment 49: Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release Gear and 
Framework Procedure for the Reef Fish Fishery, Final Action on Coral 
Amendment 9: Habitat Areas Considered for Management in the Gulf of 
Mexico, and Final Action on CMP Amendment 31: Atlantic Cobia Management 
for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and 
Atlantic Region; and, on any other fishery issues or concerns. Anyone 
wishing to speak during public comment should sign in at the 
registration station located at the entrance to the meeting room.

Thursday, June 21, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

    The Council will receive committee reports from Coral, Mackerel, 
Spiny Lobster, Sustainable Fisheries, Gulf SEDAR, Ecosystem, Outreach 
and Education and Reef Fish Management Committees. After lunch, the 
Council will review the Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel, and SSC 
Appointments. The Council will receive updates from the following 
supporting agencies: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Gulf 
States Marine Fisheries Commission; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service; and, the Department of State.
    Lastly, the Council will discuss any Other Business items.

Meeting Adjourns

    The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the 
webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the Council 
meeting on the calendar. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3383291116212545537--The timing and order in which agenda items are 
addressed may change as required to effectively address the issue, and 
the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on 
www.gulfcouncil.org as they become available.
    Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda 
may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be 
the subjects of formal action during this meeting. Council action will 
be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and 
any issues arising after publication of this notice that require 
emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, 
provided that the public has been notified of the Council's intent to 
take final action to address the emergency.

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Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Kathy Pereira (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days 
prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: May 23, 2018.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-11386 Filed 5-25-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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