South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 48128-48129 [2019-19732]

Download as PDF 48128 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2019 / Notices Special Accommodations The meeting location is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Dated: September 9, 2019. Alexa Cole, Acting Director, Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2019–19738 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XV060 Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 68 data scoping webinar for Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic scamp. AGENCY: The SEDAR 68 assessment of Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic scamp will consist of a Data workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review workshop, See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: The SEDAR 68 data scoping webinar will be held on October 10, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held via webinar. The webinar is open to members of the public. Those interested in participating should contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) to request an invitation providing webinar access information. Please request webinar invitations at least 24 hours in advance of each webinar. SEDAR address: 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie A. Neer, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 571– 4366; email: Julie.neer@safmc.net SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a multistep process including: (1) Data Workshop; (2) Assessment Process utilizing webinars; and (3) Review Workshop. The product of the Data Workshop is a data report that compiles and evaluates potential datasets and recommends which datasets are appropriate for assessment analyses. The product of the Assessment Process is a stock assessment report that describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, projects future population conditions, and recommends research and monitoring needs. The assessment is independently peer reviewed at the Review Workshop. The product of the Review Workshop is a Summary documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, HMS Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and NGO’s; International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and federal agencies. The items of discussion in the data scoping webinar is as follows: Participants will discuss what data may be available for use in the assessment of Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic scamp. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 9, 2019. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2019–19734 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XV062 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Mackerel and Cobia Advisory Panel. DATES: The meeting will be held on October 7, 2019, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and October 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meetings will be held at the Town and County Inn, 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. 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) 571–4366 or toll free: (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769– 4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel (AP) will receive updates on recent management actions approved by the Council relative to Coastal Migratory Pelagic species in federal waters including Framework Amendment 6 to increase Season 1 commercial king mackerel trip limits in the Atlantic Southern Zone, and the Council’s emergency action request for the commercial Atlantic migratory group king mackerel fishery. The AP will also receive updates and discuss management measures relative to: Framework Amendment 8 (commercial trip limits for Atlantic migratory group king mackerel); recent closures in the commercial Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel fishery; proposed future port meetings for the commercial and recreational king and Spanish SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2019 / Notices mackerel fisheries; citizen science projects; the Draft Environmental Impact Statement to modify boundaries and update regulations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and any other identified issues important to Coastal Migratory Pelagic species. The AP will provide recommendations as appropriate. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the public hearings. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 9, 2019. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2019–19732 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XV064 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of the Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel (AP). DATES: The Snapper Grouper AP meeting will take place October 9, 2019, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; October 10, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and October 11, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Town and Country Inn, 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407; phone: (843) 571–1000. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N. Charleston, SC 29406. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, SAFMC; phone 843/571–4366 or toll free: (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769– 4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Snapper Grouper AP meeting is open to jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 the public and will be available via webinar as it occurs. Registration is required. Webinar registration information, a public comment form, and other meeting materials will be posted to the Council’s website at: https://safmc.net/safmc-meetings/ current-advisory-panel-meetings/ as it becomes available. Agenda items for the Snapper Grouper AP meeting include the following: An update on amendments to fishery management plans that are currently undergoing Secretarial review and those under development by the Council that impact the snapper grouper fishery. Amendments currently under development include draft Regulatory Amendment 33 addressing modifications to red snapper seasons and draft Regulatory Amendment 34 addressing Special Management Zones in North Carolina and South Carolina. The AP will receive an update on the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) stock assessment program and address participation as needed. AP members will also receive an update and provide input on management measures relative to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement to modify boundaries and update regulations within the Florida Key National Marine Sanctuary. The AP will also receive an update on the Council’s Citizen Science Program, and presentations on the economic performance of the snapper grouper commercial fishery, electronic reporting for the commercial sector, and other presentations as needed. The AP will discuss agenda items as directed by the Council and develop recommendations for consideration by the Council’s Snapper Grouper Committee. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 5 days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 9, 2019. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2019–19730 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48129 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XV061 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its System Management Plan (SMP) Workgroup. DATES: The SMP Workgroup will meet October 8, 2019, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and October 9, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Town and Country Inn, 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407; phone (843) 571–1000. The meeting is open to the public and will be available via webinar as it occurs. Registration is required. Webinar registration information, a public comment form, meeting agenda, and other meeting materials will be posted to the Council’s website at: https:// safmc.net/safmc-meetings/othermeetings/ as they become available. 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) 571–4366 or toll free: (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769– 4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SMP Workgroup is an advisory group for the Council that reviews actions items, evaluates managed areas, and reviews management of managed areas recommended by the Council. The workgroup is holding a meeting to discuss components of SMPs and Oculina Bank Experimental Closed Area Evaluation Plan created by the Council. The Workgroup is responsible for development of a report to the Council with recommendations. Components of the report include background information on managed areas; biological and habitat monitoring; socioeconomic factors; enforcement and compliance; research recommendations; and outreach. Agenda items for this meeting include: The workgroup will receive an overview of the current outreach web SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 177 (Thursday, September 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19732]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XV062


South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a meeting of its Mackerel and Cobia Advisory Panel.

DATES: The meeting will be held on October 7, 2019, from 1 p.m. until 5 
p.m. and October 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting address: The meetings will be held at the Town and County 
Inn, 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407.
    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) 571-4366 or toll free: (866) SAFMC-10; 
fax: (843) 769-4520; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel (AP) will 
receive updates on recent management actions approved by the Council 
relative to Coastal Migratory Pelagic species in federal waters 
including Framework Amendment 6 to increase Season 1 commercial king 
mackerel trip limits in the Atlantic Southern Zone, and the Council's 
emergency action request for the commercial Atlantic migratory group 
king mackerel fishery. The AP will also receive updates and discuss 
management measures relative to: Framework Amendment 8 (commercial trip 
limits for Atlantic migratory group king mackerel); recent closures in 
the commercial Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel fishery; 
proposed future port meetings for the commercial and recreational king 
and Spanish

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mackerel fisheries; citizen science projects; the Draft Environmental 
Impact Statement to modify boundaries and update regulations in the 
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and any other identified issues 
important to Coastal Migratory Pelagic species. The AP will provide 
recommendations as appropriate.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office 
(see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the public hearings.

    Note:  The times and sequence specified in this agenda are 
subject to change.


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

    Dated: September 9, 2019.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-19732 Filed 9-11-19; 8:45 am]
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