General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the General Advisory Committee; Meeting Announcement, 12907-12908 [2020-04492]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 44 / Thursday, March 5, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XW021] U.S. Stakeholder Call To Discuss InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission Tropical Tuna Management; Meeting Announcement National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: NMFS announces a public meeting with U.S. stakeholders to discuss issues related to Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) tropical tuna management in the eastern Pacific Ocean on May 22, 2020. The meeting topics are described under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. The meeting will be held via conference call. DATES: The meeting will be held via conference call on May 22, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST (or until business is concluded). ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be conducted via conference call. For details on how to call in to the conference line, please contact William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by April 27, 2020. Documents to be considered before the call will be sent out via email in advance of the conference call. Please submit contact information to William Stahnke to receive documents in advance of the call. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Stahnke, West Coast Region, NMFS, at William.Stahnke@noaa.gov, or at (562) 980–4088. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current IATTC conservation measures for tropical tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean in Resolution C–17–02 (‘‘Conservation Measures for Tropical Tunas in the Eastern Pacific Ocean During 2018–2020 and Amendment to Resolution C–17–01’’) are set to expire at the end of the 2020 calendar year. Therefore, conservation measures for tropical tuna are expected to be a central issue at the 95th meeting of the IATTC that will be held from August 10 to August 14, 2020, in La Jolla, California. This call will provide NMFS an additional opportunity to hear public input on tropical tuna management in the IATTC after stock assessment information is presented at the IATTC Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) in May 2020 and in advance of the General khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Mar 04, 2020 Jkt 250001 Advisory Committee (GAC) meeting on June 18, 2020. In accordance with the Tuna Conventions Act (16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), the GAC advises the U.S. Section with respect to U.S. participation in the work of the IATTC, focusing on the development of U.S. policies, positions, and negotiating tactics. For more information on IATTC meetings, please visit the IATTC’s website: https:// www.iattc.org/MeetingsENG.htm. Meeting Topics The agenda for conference call will include, but is not limited to, the topics below: 1. Review results of stock assessments for bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean that are presented at the IATTC SAC meeting in May 2020; 2. Review analyses for tropical tuna presented at the IATTC SAC meeting; 3. Review management options for tropical tuna presented at the IATTC SAC meeting; 4. Opportunity for stakeholder input on potential tropical tuna management options; and 5. Next steps and other opportunities for stakeholder input at the GAC meeting. Special Accommodations The conference call is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by April 27, 2020. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq. Date: March 2, 2020. Karyl K. Brewster-Geisz, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–04495 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XW020] General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the General Advisory Committee; Meeting Announcement National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12907 NMFS announces a public meeting of the General Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) on June 18, 2020, and a public meeting of the Scientific Advisory Subcommittee (SAS) to the GAC on June 17, 2020. The meeting topics are described under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: The meeting of the SAS will be held on June 17, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT (or until business is concluded). The meeting of the GAC will be held on June 18, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT (or until business is concluded). ADDRESSES: The SAS and GAC meetings will be held in the Pacific Conference Room (Room 300) at NMFS, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, California 92037– 1508. Please notify William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by May 29, 2020, if you plan to attend either or both meetings in person or remotely. The meetings will be accessible by webinar and instructions will be emailed to meeting participants. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Stahnke, West Coast Region, NMFS, at William.Stahnke@noaa.gov, or at (562) 980–4088. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Tuna Conventions Act (16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), the U.S. Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of State (the State Department), appoints a GAC to the U.S. Section to the IATTC, and a SAS that advises the GAC. The U.S. Section consists of the four U.S. Commissioners to the IATTC and representatives of the State Department, NOAA, Department of Commerce, other U.S. Government agencies, and stakeholders. The GAC advises the U.S. Section with respect to U.S. participation in the work of the IATTC, focusing on the development of U.S. policies, positions, and negotiating tactics. The purpose of the SAS is to advise the GAC on scientific matters. NMFS West Coast Region staff provide administrative support for the GAC and SAS. The meetings of the GAC and SAS are open to the public, unless in executive session. The time and manner of public comment will be at the discretion of the Chairs for the GAC and SAS. The 95th meeting of the IATTC, the 41st Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP), and IATTC and AIDCP working group meetings are scheduled to be held from SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1 12908 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 44 / Thursday, March 5, 2020 / Notices August 3 to August 15, 2020, in La Jolla, California. For more information on these meetings, please visit the IATTC’s website: https://www.iattc.org/ MeetingsENG.htm. GAC and SAS Meeting Topics The SAS meeting agenda will include, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) Outcomes of the 2020 meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the IATTC (e.g., stock status updates for tuna, tuna-like species, and other species caught in association with those fisheries in the eastern Pacific Ocean); (2) Evaluation of the IATTC staff’s recommended conservation measures for 2020; (3) Issues related to non-target species, such as sharks, seabirds, sea turtles; (4) Evaluation of U.S. proposals for the 95th meeting of the IATTC and proposals from other IATTC members; and (5) Other issues as they arise. The GAC meeting agenda will include, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) Outcomes of the 2020 meeting of the SAC to the IATTC (e.g., stock status updates for tuna, tuna-like species, and other species caught in association with those fisheries in the eastern Pacific Ocean); (2) Issues related to non-target species, such as sharks, seabirds, sea turtles; (3) Recommendations and evaluations by the SAS; (4) Recommendations to the U.S. Section on issues that may arise at the 95th meeting of the IATTC, including the IATTC staff’s recommended conservation measures, U.S. proposals, and proposals from other IATTC members; and (5) Other issues as they arise. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Special Accommodations The meeting location is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by May 29, 2020. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq. Dated: March 2, 2020. Karyl K. Brewster-Geisz, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–04492 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Mar 04, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XV177] Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands American Fisheries Act Pollock National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of loan repayment. AGENCY: NMFS issues this notice to inform interested parties that the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) American Fisheries Act (AFA) Pollock loan in the fishing capacity reduction program for the inshore component of the BSAI Pollock Fishery has been repaid. Therefore, buyback fee collections on AFA Pollock will cease for all landings after February 29, 2020. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before 5 p.m. EST March 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: Send comments about this notice to Elaine Saiz, Chief, Financial Services Division, NMFS, Attn: BS/AI AFA Pollock Buyback, 1315 East-West Highway #13100, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael A. Sturtevant at (301) 427–8782 or Michael.A.Sturtevant@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 21, 1999, NMFS published a Federal Register document (64 FR 71396) proposing regulations to implement an industry fee system for repaying the reduction loan. The final rule was effective and fees were first due on February 10, 2000 (65 FR 5278, February 3, 2000). Interested persons should review these for further program details. The BSAI AFA Pollock Capacity Reduction (Buyback) loan in the amount of $75,000,000 will be repaid in full upon receipt of buyback fees on landings through February 29, 2020. Based on buyback fees received to date, landings after February 29, 2020, will not be subject to the buyback fee. Therefore, buyback loan fees will no longer be collected in the BS/AI Pollock Fishery on future landings. Buyback fees not yet forwarded to NMFS for AFA Pollock landings through February 29, 2020, should be forwarded to NMFS immediately. Any overpayment of buyback fees submitted to NMFS will be refunded on a pro-rata basis based upon best available fish ticket landings data. Any discrepancies in fees owed and fees paid must be resolved immediately. After the subloan is closed, no further adjustments to fees paid and fees received can be made. Dated: February 28, 2020. Brian Pawlak, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer, Director, Office of Management and Budget, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–04473 Filed 3–2–20; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission Agenda and Priorities; Notice of Hearing U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of public hearing. AGENCY: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive views from all interested parties about the Commission’s agenda and priorities for fiscal year 2021, which begins on October 1, 2020, and for fiscal year 2022, which begins on October 1, 2021. We invite members of the public to participate. Written comments and oral presentations concerning the Commission’s agenda and priorities for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 will become part of the public record. DATES: The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. on April 15, 2020, and will conclude the same day. Requests to make oral presentations and the written text of any oral presentations must be received by the Division of the Secretariat not later than 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 1, 2020. The Commission will accept written comments as well. These also must be received by the Division of the Secretariat not later than 5 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2020. ADDRESSES: The hearing will be in the Hearing Room, 4th Floor of the Bethesda Towers Building, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Requests to make oral presentations, and texts of oral presentations and written comments should be captioned, ‘‘Agenda and Priorities FY 2021 and/or 2022,’’ and sent by electronic mail (email) to: cpsc-os@cpsc.gov, or mailed or delivered to the Division of the Secretariat, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Requests and written comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the hearing, or to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XW020]


General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission and Scientific Advisory Subcommittee 
to the General Advisory Committee; Meeting Announcement

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

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: NMFS announces a public meeting of the General Advisory 
Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna 
Commission (IATTC) on June 18, 2020, and a public meeting of the 
Scientific Advisory Subcommittee (SAS) to the GAC on June 17, 2020. The 
meeting topics are described under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section of this notice.

DATES: The meeting of the SAS will be held on June 17, 2020, from 10 
a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT (or until business is concluded). The meeting of the 
GAC will be held on June 18, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT (or 
until business is concluded).

ADDRESSES: The SAS and GAC meetings will be held in the Pacific 
Conference Room (Room 300) at NMFS, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 
8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, California 92037-1508. Please 
notify William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) by May 29, 
2020, if you plan to attend either or both meetings in person or 
remotely. The meetings will be accessible by webinar and instructions 
will be emailed to meeting participants.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Stahnke, West Coast Region, 
NMFS, at [email protected], or at (562) 980-4088.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Tuna Conventions Act 
(16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 
consultation with the Department of State (the State Department), 
appoints a GAC to the U.S. Section to the IATTC, and a SAS that advises 
the GAC. The U.S. Section consists of the four U.S. Commissioners to 
the IATTC and representatives of the State Department, NOAA, Department 
of Commerce, other U.S. Government agencies, and stakeholders. The GAC 
advises the U.S. Section with respect to U.S. participation in the work 
of the IATTC, focusing on the development of U.S. policies, positions, 
and negotiating tactics. The purpose of the SAS is to advise the GAC on 
scientific matters. NMFS West Coast Region staff provide administrative 
support for the GAC and SAS. The meetings of the GAC and SAS are open 
to the public, unless in executive session. The time and manner of 
public comment will be at the discretion of the Chairs for the GAC and 
SAS.
    The 95th meeting of the IATTC, the 41st Meeting of the Parties to 
the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program 
(AIDCP), and IATTC and AIDCP working group meetings are scheduled to be 
held from

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August 3 to August 15, 2020, in La Jolla, California. For more 
information on these meetings, please visit the IATTC's website: 
https://www.iattc.org/MeetingsENG.htm.

GAC and SAS Meeting Topics

    The SAS meeting agenda will include, but is not limited to, the 
following topics:
    (1) Outcomes of the 2020 meeting of the Scientific Advisory 
Committee (SAC) to the IATTC (e.g., stock status updates for tuna, 
tuna-like species, and other species caught in association with those 
fisheries in the eastern Pacific Ocean);
    (2) Evaluation of the IATTC staff's recommended conservation 
measures for 2020;
    (3) Issues related to non-target species, such as sharks, seabirds, 
sea turtles;
    (4) Evaluation of U.S. proposals for the 95th meeting of the IATTC 
and proposals from other IATTC members; and
    (5) Other issues as they arise.
    The GAC meeting agenda will include, but is not limited to, the 
following topics:
    (1) Outcomes of the 2020 meeting of the SAC to the IATTC (e.g., 
stock status updates for tuna, tuna-like species, and other species 
caught in association with those fisheries in the eastern Pacific 
Ocean);
    (2) Issues related to non-target species, such as sharks, seabirds, 
sea turtles;
    (3) Recommendations and evaluations by the SAS;
    (4) Recommendations to the U.S. Section on issues that may arise at 
the 95th meeting of the IATTC, including the IATTC staff's recommended 
conservation measures, U.S. proposals, and proposals from other IATTC 
members; and
    (5) Other issues as they arise.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting location is physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT) by May 29, 2020.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.

    Dated: March 2, 2020.
Karyl K. Brewster-Geisz,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
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