Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 17146 [2019-08294]

Download as PDF 17146 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 24, 2019 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG979 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 will hold a meeting via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Red Drum and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). DATES: The meeting will convene via webinar on Thursday, May 9, 2019; 2 p.m.–5 p.m., EDT. ADDRESSES: You may register for the webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the SSC meeting on the calendar. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Rindone, Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; ryan.rindone@gulfcouncil.org, telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Thursday, May 9, 2019; 2 p.m.–5 p.m., EDT The meeting will begin with Introductions, Adoption of Agenda, and Approval of Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC) Minutes from the March 13–14, 2019 Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp and Socioeconomic SSC meeting; and, selection of SSC representative to attend the June 3–6, 2019 Council meeting in Destin/ Miramar, FL. The Committees will review carryover simulations updated to include overages, and will discuss any other business items. jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES —Meeting Adjourns The Agenda is subject to change, 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 on the agenda may come before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 Apr 23, 2019 Jkt 247001 formal action during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda 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 Council’s intent to take action to address the emergency. 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 at the Gulf Council Office (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: April 2019. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2019–08294 Filed 4–23–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG977 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a meeting of the Regional Fishery Management Councils’ (RFMC) Council Coordination Committee (CCC). AGENCY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will host a meeting of the RFMC CCC, in Charleston, SC. DATES: The CCC meeting will be held from 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 until 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403; phone: (843) 722–0600. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, SAFMC; phone: (843) 302–8440 or toll free (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769– 4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Council Coordination Committee (CCC) consists of the chairs, vice-chairs, and executive directors from each regional fishery management council, or their respective proxies; only council staff or council members may serve as proxies. The CCC meets twice each year to discuss issues relevant to all councils, including issues related to the implementation of the MagnusonStevens Act (MSA). Additional information about the regional fishery management councils and the CCC meeting is available at fisherycouncils.org. The items of discussion for the meeting are as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Tuesday, May 14, 2019; 1:30 p.m. Until 5:15 p.m. The CCC will receive an update from NOAA Fisheries on agency priorities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, an overview on legislative affairs and reauthorization of the MSA, and a Legislative Work Group report. The CCC will also receive an update on aquaculture issues, Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management regional implementation, and Electronic Technology and Implementation Plans. Wednesday, May 15, 2019; 8:30 a.m. Until 5:30 p.m. The CCC will receive an overview of SAFMC activities, a presentation from the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program on the use of unique trip identifiers for fishery management purposes, an update on the Net Gains Alliance, and discuss Best Scientific Information Available (BSIA) guidance. The CCC will receive an update on the development of Geographic Plans as part of NOAA’s Strategic Plan, a Management and Budget update, receive a presentation on Shifting Distributions and Changing Productivity and discuss a relevant technical memo, and discuss a proposed rule addressing Council member voting and financial disclosure. The CCC will also discuss the timing of review for the Regional Fishery Management Councils’ Standard Operating, Policy and Procedures (SOPPs), technical guidance on implementing National Standard 1, and consultation with regional fishery management councils on developing U.S. positions regarding the United Nation’s Convention of Law of the Sea. Thursday, May 16, 2019; 8:30 a.m. Until 12 p.m. The CCC will discuss continued council member and staff development for regional fishery management councils and NOAA Fisheries, receive reports from CCC sub-committees and E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG979


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 will hold a 
meeting via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Red Drum and 
Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).

DATES: The meeting will convene via webinar on Thursday, May 9, 2019; 2 
p.m.-5 p.m., EDT.

ADDRESSES: You may register for the webinar by visiting 
www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the SSC meeting on the calendar.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W 
Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Rindone, Fishery Biologist, Gulf 
of Mexico Fishery Management Council; [email protected], 
telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Thursday, May 9, 2019; 2 p.m.-5 p.m., EDT

    The meeting will begin with Introductions, Adoption of Agenda, and 
Approval of Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC) Minutes from 
the March 13-14, 2019 Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp and 
Socioeconomic SSC meeting; and, selection of SSC representative to 
attend the June 3-6, 2019 Council meeting in Destin/Miramar, FL. The 
Committees will review carryover simulations updated to include 
overages, and will discuss any other business items.
--Meeting Adjourns
    The Agenda is subject to change, 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 on the agenda may come 
before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in 
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical 
Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in 
the agenda 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 Council's intent to take action to address the 
emergency.

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 at the Gulf Council Office (see 
ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.

    Dated: April 2019.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-08294 Filed 4-23-19; 8:45 am]
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