Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 38292 [2018-16731]

Download as PDF 38292 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 151 / Monday, August 6, 2018 / Notices sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES This final IHA includes identical required mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures as the 2018 IHA, and there is no new information suggesting that our analysis or findings should change. Based on the information contained here and in the referenced documents, NMFS has determined the following: (1) The required mitigation measures will effect the least practicable impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat; (2) the authorized takes will have a negligible impact on the affected marine mammal species or stocks; (3) the authorized takes represent small numbers of marine mammals relative to the affected stock abundances; and (4) ADOT&PF’s activities will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on taking for subsistence purposes as no relevant subsistence uses of marine mammals are implicated by this action. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that each Federal agency insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. To ensure ESA compliance for the issuance of IHAs, NMFS consults internally whenever we propose to authorize take for endangered or threatened species. In order to comply with the ESA, NMFS Alaska Regional Office (AKR) Protected Resources Division issued a Biological Opinion in September 2017 under section 7 of the ESA, on the issuance of an IHA to ADOT&PF under section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA. There are four distinct population segments (DPSs) of three marine mammal species that are listed under the ESA with confirmed or possible occurrence in the study area: The Western North Pacific DPS and Mexico DPS of humpback whale; the Western DPS of Steller sea lion; and fin whale. The Biological Opinion concluded that while the issuance of the authorization may adversely affect members of some listed species it is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed marine mammal species or destroy or modify any critical habitat. Note that the only modification to the IHA is a change in effective dates. No additional take has been requested or is being authorized and all mitigation measures described in the Biological Opinion will continue to be implemented to limit Level A and Level B exposures. For these reasons, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Aug 03, 2018 Jkt 244001 we anticipate no new or changed effects of the action beyond what was considered in the 2017 Biological Opinion. Authorization NMFS has issued an IHA to ADOT&PF for the Sand Point City Dock Replacement Project for 2019–2020, provided the previously described mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements from the 2018–2019 IHA are incorporated. Dated: August 1, 2018. Elaine T. Saiz, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–16767 Filed 8–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG358 Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee’s (MAFAC’s) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The CBP Task Force will discuss the issues outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. DATES: The meeting will be held August 22, 2018, 1–4 p.m., Pacific Time. ADDRESSES: There is no public access. Meeting is by conference call. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast Region; 503–231–6730; email: Katherine.Cheney@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of MAFAC’s CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings are located online at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/ partners#marine-fisheries-advisorycommittee. The CBP Task Force reports SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to MAFAC and is being convened to develop recommendations for long-term goals to meet Columbia Basin salmon recovery, conservation needs, and harvest opportunities, in the context of habitat capacity and other factors that affect salmon mortality. More information is available at the CBP Task Force web page: https:// www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/ columbia_river/. Matters To Be Considered The Committee is convening to discuss feedback from CBP Task Force members as they shared provisional goals with their constituents and communities; drafting of their recommendations and report; and next steps for the CBP Task Force. Time and Date The meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2018, 1–4 p.m., Pacific Time by conference call and webinar. Access information for the public will be posted at https:// www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/ columbia_river/ by August 8, 2018. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to Katherine Cheney, 503–231– 6730 by August 8, 2018. Dated: August 1, 2018. Jennifer L. Lukens, Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–16731 Filed 8–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG311 Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This action serves as a notice that NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), has found that the following stocks are overfished or subject to overfishing. Klamath River fall-run Chinook salmon, Queets coho salmon, Juan de Fuca coho salmon, Snohomish coho salmon, and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 151 (Monday, August 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-16731]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG358


Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the 
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee's 
(MAFAC's) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The 
CBP Task Force will discuss the issues outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION below.

DATES: The meeting will be held August 22, 2018, 1-4 p.m., Pacific 
Time.

ADDRESSES: There is no public access. Meeting is by conference call.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast 
Region; 503-231-6730; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of 
MAFAC's CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of 
Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all 
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the 
Department of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC 
meetings are located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/partners#marine-fisheries-advisory-committee. The CBP Task Force 
reports to MAFAC and is being convened to develop recommendations for 
long-term goals to meet Columbia Basin salmon recovery, conservation 
needs, and harvest opportunities, in the context of habitat capacity 
and other factors that affect salmon mortality. More information is 
available at the CBP Task Force web page: https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/columbia_river/.

Matters To Be Considered

    The Committee is convening to discuss feedback from CBP Task Force 
members as they shared provisional goals with their constituents and 
communities; drafting of their recommendations and report; and next 
steps for the CBP Task Force.

Time and Date

    The meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2018, 1-4 p.m., Pacific 
Time by conference call and webinar. Access information for the public 
will be posted at https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/columbia_river/ by August 8, 2018.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to 
Katherine Cheney, 503-231-6730 by August 8, 2018.

    Dated: August 1, 2018.
Jennifer L. Lukens,
Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-16731 Filed 8-3-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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