Council Coordination Committee Meeting, 27720 [2020-10023]

Download as PDF 27720 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 91 / Monday, May 11, 2020 / Notices Research (New or Modified Research) with Mitigation for MMPA and ESA Compliance The alternatives include a program of fisheries and ecosystem research projects conducted or funded by the SWFSC as the primary federal action. Because this primary action is connected to a secondary federal action (also called a connected action under NEPA), to consider authorizing incidental take of marine mammals under the MMPA, NMFS must identify as part of this evaluation ‘‘(t)he means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the species or stock and its habitat.’’ (Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA [16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.]) NMFS must therefore identify and evaluate a reasonable range of mitigation measures to minimize impacts to protected species that occur in SWFSC research areas. These mitigation measures are considered as part of the identified alternatives in order to evaluate their effectiveness to minimize potential adverse environmental impacts. The three action alternatives also include mitigation measures intended to minimize potentially adverse interaction with other protected species that occur within the action area. Protected species include all marine mammals, which are covered under the MMPA, all species listed under the ESA, and bird species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Potential direct and indirect effects on the environment are evaluated under each alternative in the Draft SPEA. The environmental effects on the following resources are considered: Physical environment, special resource areas, fish, marine mammals, birds, sea turtles, invertebrates, and the social and economic environment. Cumulative effects of external actions and the contribution of fisheries research activities to the overall cumulative impact on the aforementioned resources is also evaluated in the Draft SPEA for the three main geographic regions in which SWFSC surveys are conducted. NMFS requests comments on the Draft SPEA for Fisheries Research Conducted and Funded by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Please include, with your comments, any supporting data or literature citations that may be informative in substantiating your comment. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 May 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 Dated: May 5, 2020. Kristen Koch, Director, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–09942 Filed 5–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XV181] Council Coordination Committee Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting; information regarding the agenda. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (WPFMC) will host a virtual meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC), consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors on May 27 to May 28, 2020. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils and NMFS, including issues related to the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act. All sessions are open to the public and time will be set aside for public comments at the end of each session. DATES: The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, recess at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, reconvene at 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, May 28, 2018, and adjourn by 5:30 p.m. Eastern. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held online via WebEx. A link to the conference and instructions for submitting public comment will be available at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/ partners/council-coordinationcommittee and https:// www.fisherycouncils.org/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Pieper by email at Nicholas.Pieper@noaa.gov or at (301) 427–8500. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act established the CCC. The CCC consists of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the eight Regional Fishery SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Management Councils or other Council members or staff. Updates to this meeting and additional information will be posted on https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/ partners/council-coordinationcommittee and https:// www.fisherycouncils.org/ when available. Proposed Agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2020—1:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. Eastern 1. Welcome/Introductions 2. Recent issues with Council Operations and NMFS Rulemaking 3. CARES Act—$300M stimulus package for fisheries and aquaculture 4. NMFS Updates a. Priorities b. NS1 Technical Guidance Workgroups c. Status of NMFS Policy Directives/ Prioritization development d. NEPA Policy Update including Functional Equivalency e. Status of Bycatch Initiatives f. NMFS Guidance on Changing Stock Status from Known to Unknown g. Offshore Wind Issues 5. Public Comment Thursday, May 28, 2020—1:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. Eastern 1. Management and Budget Update 2. Legislative Issues 3. CCC Committees/Working Groups a. Scientific Coordination Subcommittee b. Habitat Working Group 4. Administrative a. Update on Voting Recusals b. Freedom of Information Act 5. Other Business 6. Public Comment The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Special Accommodations If you have particular access needs please contact Nicholas Pieper at Nicholas.pieper@noaa.gov prior to the meeting for accommodation. Dated: May 6, 2020. He´le`ne Scalliet, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–10023 Filed 5–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 91 (Monday, May 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-10023]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XV181]


Council Coordination Committee Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting; information regarding the agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (WPFMC) will 
host a virtual meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC), 
consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs, vice 
chairs, and executive directors on May 27 to May 28, 2020. The intent 
of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils and 
NMFS, including issues related to the implementation of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act. All 
sessions are open to the public and time will be set aside for public 
comments at the end of each session.

DATES: The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, May 
27, 2020, recess at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, reconvene at 1:30 p.m. Eastern 
on Wednesday, May 28, 2018, and adjourn by 5:30 p.m. Eastern.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held online via WebEx. A link to the 
conference and instructions for submitting public comment will be 
available at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/council-coordination-committee and https://www.fisherycouncils.org/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Pieper by email at 
[email protected] or at (301) 427-8500.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Reauthorization Act established the CCC. The CCC 
consists of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of 
the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils or other Council members 
or staff. Updates to this meeting and additional information will be 
posted on https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/council-coordination-committee and https://www.fisherycouncils.org/ when 
available.

Proposed Agenda

Wednesday, May 27, 2020--1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Eastern

1. Welcome/Introductions
2. Recent issues with Council Operations and NMFS Rulemaking
3. CARES Act--$300M stimulus package for fisheries and aquaculture
4. NMFS Updates
    a. Priorities
    b. NS1 Technical Guidance Workgroups
    c. Status of NMFS Policy Directives/Prioritization development
    d. NEPA Policy Update including Functional Equivalency
    e. Status of Bycatch Initiatives
    f. NMFS Guidance on Changing Stock Status from Known to Unknown
    g. Offshore Wind Issues
5. Public Comment

Thursday, May 28, 2020--1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Eastern

1. Management and Budget Update
2. Legislative Issues
3. CCC Committees/Working Groups
    a. Scientific Coordination Subcommittee
    b. Habitat Working Group
4. Administrative
    a. Update on Voting Recusals
    b. Freedom of Information Act
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment
    The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The 
CCC will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.

Special Accommodations

    If you have particular access needs please contact Nicholas Pieper 
at [email protected] prior to the meeting for accommodation.

    Dated: May 6, 2020.
H[eacute]l[egrave]ne Scalliet,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-10023 Filed 5-8-20; 8:45 am]
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