Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Hearings, 14925-14926 [2020-05305]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 51 / Monday, March 16, 2020 / Notices they also will become a matter of public record. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2020–05220 Filed 3–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA076] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting Special Accommodations 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 joint public meeting of its Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management (EBFM) Committee and Plan Development Team 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 Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Fairfield Inn, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740; telephone: (774) 634–2000. 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: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Agenda The Committee and Plan Development Team will meet with a Science Communicator to discuss development of Public Outreach material based on the Council’s example Fishery Ecosystem Plan for Georges Bank and the CIE peer review of a previous ‘‘worked example’’. They will also identify characteristics of a more tangible ‘‘worked example’’ to be developed by the Plan Development Team for use in Public Outreach. The Committee and Plan Development Team will give a preliminary update of the Ecosystem Status Report to be presented VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Mar 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 to the Council in April. 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 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. 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. Dated: March 11, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–05302 Filed 3–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA079] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Hearings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public hearings and comment period. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold five public hearings in March and April 2020 to solicit public input on an amendment to the Council’s Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The amendment focuses on the FMP’s goals and objectives as well as permitting in the Illex squid fishery. The Council is soliciting written comments on the amendment through April 20, 2020. DATES: March 2020 and April 2020 public hearings. Comments are due on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14925 April 20, 2020. See SUPPLEMENTARY for specific hearing dates. ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for hearing addresses. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. Comments: Comments will be taken at all hearings. Written comments may also be submitted via the following methods with the subject ‘‘MSB Goals and Illex Permits’’: —Email to jdidden@mafmc.org —Via webform at: https:// www.mafmc.org/comments/illexpermitting-msb-goals-amendment —Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901 —Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council at (302) 674– 5399 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526–5255. The Council’s website, www.mafmc.org also has details on the meetings and background materials. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Hearing Locations—The Council will hold five public hearings: 1. Monday, March 30, 2020, 6 p.m.; Mass. Dept. Marine Fisheries; Annisquam River Marine Fisheries Field Station; 30 Emerson Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930; phone: (978) 282–0308. 2. Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 6 p.m.; Corless Auditorium, University of Rhode Island Bay Campus; 215 South Ferry Road; Narragansett, RI 02882; phone: (401) 874–6440. 3. Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 6 p.m.; Gurney’s Inn; 290 Old Montauk Highway; Montauk, NY 11954; phone: (631) 668–2345. 4. Thursday, April 2, 2020, 6 p.m.; Grand Hotel of Cape May; 1045 Beach Ave; Cape May, NJ 08204; 800–257– 8550. 5. Monday, April 13, 2020, 6 p.m.; This meeting will be conducted via webinar accessible via the internet from the Council’s website, https:// www.mafmc.org/actions/illexpermitting-msb-goals-amendment. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission will also provide in-person access to the webinar at its office at: 380 Fenwick Road, Ft. Monroe, VA 23651; phone: (757) 247–2200. INFORMATION Background This amendment considers (A) revisions to the MSB FMP goals and E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14926 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 51 / Monday, March 16, 2020 / Notices objectives and (B) modifications to Illex fishery permitting and related management measures, including a potential requalification of permits that could reduce the number of permits in the Illex fishery. The Council is seeking public input on all aspects of this action. Details on potential requalification criteria and other related management measures under consideration are available in the public hearing document, available at https:// www.mafmc.org/actions/illexpermitting-msb-goals-amendment. Special Accommodations These hearings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to any meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 11, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–05305 Filed 3–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA078] Pacific 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 Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Ad Hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee (SaMTAAC) will hold a webinar meeting, which will be open to the public. DATES: The webinar meeting will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) or until business for the day has been completed. ADDRESSES: A public listening station is available at the Pacific Council office (address below). To attend the webinar (1) join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join, (2) enter the Meeting ID provided in the meeting announcement (see https:// www.pcouncil.org) and click JOIN, (3) you will be prompted to either lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Mar 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 download the RingCentral meetings application or join the meeting without a download via your web browser, and (4) enter your name and click JOIN. NOTE: We require all participants to use a telephone or cell phone to participate. (1) You must use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen followed by the meeting ID and participant ID, also provided on the screen. (2) Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable. Technical Information and System Requirements: PC-based attendees are required to use Windows® 10, 8; Mac®based attendees are required to use Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer; Mobile attendees are required to use iPhone®, iPad®, AndroidTM phone or Android tablet (See the RingCentral mobile apps in your app store). You may send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820– 2280, extension 412 for technical assistance. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jim Seger, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: At this meeting, the SaMTAAC will continue to develop alternatives that address obstacles to achieving the goals and objectives of the groundfish trawl catch share plan related to under-attainment of non-sablefish shorebased trawl allocations. The SaMTAAC’s work on alternatives will be presented at the June 2020 Pacific Council meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document 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 Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 11, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–05304 Filed 3–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Native American Tribal Insignia Database Notice of an extension of a currently approved information collection; request for comment. ACTION: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the renewal of a currently approved information collection: 0651–0048 (Native American Tribal Insignia Database). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 15, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Email: InformationCollection@ uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0048 comment’’ in the subject line of the message. • Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. • Mail: Kimberly Hardy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313– 1450. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Catherine Cain, Attorney Advisor, Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313–1451; by telephone at 571–272–8946; or by email to Catherine.Cain@uspto.gov. Additional information about this information collection is also available at https://www.reginfo.gov under ‘‘Information Collection Review.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract The Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–330, § 302, 112 Stat. 3071) required the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study issues surrounding the protection of the official insignia of federally and staterecognized Native American tribes under trademark law. The USPTO conducted the study and presented a report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on November 30, 1999. One E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 51 (Monday, March 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14925-14926]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05305]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XA079]


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Hearings

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

ACTION: Notice of public hearings and comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold five public hearings in March and April 2020 to solicit public 
input on an amendment to the Council's Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish 
(MSB) Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The amendment focuses on the FMP's 
goals and objectives as well as permitting in the Illex squid fishery. 
The Council is soliciting written comments on the amendment through 
April 20, 2020.

DATES: March 2020 and April 2020 public hearings. Comments are due on 
April 20, 2020. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific hearing 
dates.

ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for hearing addresses.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. 
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.
    Comments: Comments will be taken at all hearings. Written comments 
may also be submitted via the following methods with the subject ``MSB 
Goals and Illex Permits'':

--Email to [email protected]
--Via webform at: https://www.mafmc.org/comments/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment
--Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901
--Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council at (302) 674-5399

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 
526-5255. The Council's website, www.mafmc.org also has details on the 
meetings and background materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Hearing Locations--The Council will hold five public hearings:
    1. Monday, March 30, 2020, 6 p.m.; Mass. Dept. Marine Fisheries; 
Annisquam River Marine Fisheries Field Station; 30 Emerson Ave., 
Gloucester, MA 01930; phone: (978) 282-0308.
    2. Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 6 p.m.; Corless Auditorium, University 
of Rhode Island Bay Campus; 215 South Ferry Road; Narragansett, RI 
02882; phone: (401) 874-6440.
    3. Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 6 p.m.; Gurney's Inn; 290 Old Montauk 
Highway; Montauk, NY 11954; phone: (631) 668-2345.
    4. Thursday, April 2, 2020, 6 p.m.; Grand Hotel of Cape May; 1045 
Beach Ave; Cape May, NJ 08204; 800-257-8550.
    5. Monday, April 13, 2020, 6 p.m.; This meeting will be conducted 
via webinar accessible via the internet from the Council's website, 
https://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment. The 
Virginia Marine Resources Commission will also provide in-person access 
to the webinar at its office at: 380 Fenwick Road, Ft. Monroe, VA 
23651; phone: (757) 247-2200.

Background

    This amendment considers (A) revisions to the MSB FMP goals and

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objectives and (B) modifications to Illex fishery permitting and 
related management measures, including a potential requalification of 
permits that could reduce the number of permits in the Illex fishery. 
The Council is seeking public input on all aspects of this action. 
Details on potential requalification criteria and other related 
management measures under consideration are available in the public 
hearing document, available at https://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment.

Special Accommodations

    These hearings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at 
least 5 days prior to any meeting date.

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

    Dated: March 11, 2020.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05305 Filed 3-13-20; 8:45 am]
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