Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 56586-56587 [2020-20198]

Download as PDF 56586 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 178 / Monday, September 14, 2020 / Notices (kris.kleinschmidt@noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820–2412 for technical assistance. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Ehlke, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2410. The purpose of the meeting will be to continue to discuss any associated modeling and analysis needed to develop potential alternatives for salmon management/conservation measures for Pacific Council consideration. The Workgroup may also discuss and prepare for future Workgroup meetings and future meetings with the Pacific Council and its advisory bodies. Members of the Salmon Advisory Subpanel will be invited to attend. This is a public meeting and not a public hearing. Public comments will be taken at the discretion of the Workgroup co-chairs as time allows. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Dated: September 9, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–20197 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Sep 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA447] 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 (Council) will hold a three-day webinar meeting via webinar to consider actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The webinar will convene Monday, September 28, 2020 through Wednesday, September 30, 2020; 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place via webinar; you may register for the meeting at www.gulfcouncil.org. 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: Dr. Carrie Simmons, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Agenda Monday, September 28, 2020; 9 a.m.– 9:30 a.m. The meeting will begin in a CLOSED SESSION of the FULL COUNCIL to make final selection of members to the Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Red Drum Advisory Panels. Monday, September 28, 2020; 9:45 a.m.– 4 p.m. The meeting will open to the general public mid-morning beginning with the Administrative/Budget Committee review and approval of the Funded 2020 Budget. The Shrimp Committee will review and discuss the Analytical Requirement Program Updates and Reporting Options for Gulf Shrimp Fishery. The Mackerel Committee will receive an update on Coastal Migratory Pelagics Landings; and, review of SEDAR 28 Update: Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Stock Assessment. The Sustainable Fisheries Committee will review Aquaculture Aspects of Executive Order 13921, and receive recommendations and public comments on Executive Order 13921; Draft letter on RESTAURANTs Act of PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2020 (S. 4012); receive a presentation on Depredation by Marine Mammals; and review Public Hearing Draft Amendment Reef Fish 48/Red Drum 5: Status Determination Criteria and Optimum Yield for Reef Fish and Red Drum. Tuesday, September 29, 2020; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The Reef Fish Committee will review the Reef Fish Landings; discuss the Fishing Industry Impacts Due to COVID–19 and Potential Emergency Rule Requests; and, receive status of Gulf State Recreational Data Collection Programs and 2020 Red Snapper Seasons. The Committee will receive an update from the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Fishing Effort Survey Calibration Workshop; and, receive a meeting summary from the August 5, 2020 MRIP Red Snapper State Data Calibration Meeting and SSC recommendations. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will hold a Question and Answer session immediately following the Reef Fish Committee. Wednesday, September 30, 2020; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Full Council will convene with a Call to Order, Announcements, and Introductions; Induction of New Council Members; Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Minutes. The Council will hold public comment testimony beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Comments on Executive Order 13921; and, open testimony on other fishery issues or concerns. Public comment may begin earlier than 9:30 a.m. EDT but will not conclude before that time. Persons wishing to give public testimony must register on the Council website before the start of the public comment period at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The Council will continue to receive committee reports from Administrative/ Budget, Shrimp, Sustainable Fisheries, Mackerel, and Reef Fish Committees. The Council will announce the Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Red Drum Advisory Panel appointments. The Council will discuss Other Business item 5th Court Aquaculture Appellate Decision; and, hold an election for Council Chair and ViceChair. —Meeting Adjourns The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the Council meeting on the calendar. E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 178 / Monday, September 14, 2020 / Notices The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change as required to effectively address the issue, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on the website as they become available. Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions 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 Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided that the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 9, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–20198 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 10 a.m.—11 a.m. —Call to Order —Adoption of Agenda —Needs for Outreach and Education on Marine Reserves 11 a.m.–11:10 a.m. —Possible Outreach and Education Products DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 12 p.m.–1 p.m. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration —Lunch [RTID 0648–XA470] —Outreach & Education Products on Critical Habitats 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting 2 p.m.–2:10 p.m. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Outreach and Education Advisory Panel (OEAP) will hold a public virtual meeting to address the items contained in the tentative agenda included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The OEAP public virtual meeting will be held on September 30, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastern Day Time. SUMMARY: You may join the OEAP public virtual meeting (via GoToMeeting) from a computer, tablet or smartphone by entering the following address: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/join/ 431849525. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749– 3112, Access Code: 431–849–525. ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Sep 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 —Break 2:10 p.m.–3 p.m. —How can OEAP members contribute to dissemination of O & E products? —Other Business The order of business may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the completion of agenda items. The meeting will begin on September 30, 2020, at 10 a.m. EST, and will end on September 30, 2020, at 3 p.m. EST. Other than the start time, interested parties should be aware that discussions may start earlier or later than indicated, at the discretion of the Chair. In addition, the meeting may be completed prior to the date established in this notice. Special Accommodations For any additional information on this public virtual meeting, please contact Diana Martino, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 270 Mun˜oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00918–1903, telephone: (787) 226–8849. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 9, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–20207 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pacific Islands Region Permit Family of Forms National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before November 13, 2020. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at Adrienne.thomas@noaa.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0648– 0490 in the subject line of your comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Walter Ikehara, Fishery Information Specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Region, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176, Honolulu, HI 96818, (808) 725–5175, walter.ikehara@ noaa.gov. SUMMARY: —Break 11:10 a.m.–12 p.m. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Get the app now and be ready when the first meeting starts: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/install/ 431849525. In case GoToMeeting fails: Via Google Meets, in case GTM fails: https:// meet.google.com/qjf-rhak-ayy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Miguel Rolo´n, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 270 Mun˜oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1903, telephone: (787) 398–3717. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items included in the tentative agenda will be discussed: 56587 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for an extension, with a minor technical revision, of a E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 178 (Monday, September 14, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56586-56587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20198]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XA447]


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 (Council) will 
hold a three-day webinar meeting via webinar to consider actions 
affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone 
(EEZ).

DATES: The webinar will convene Monday, September 28, 2020 through 
Wednesday, September 30, 2020; 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place via webinar; you may register 
for the meeting at www.gulfcouncil.org.
    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: Dr. Carrie Simmons, Executive 
Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 
348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda

Monday, September 28, 2020; 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

    The meeting will begin in a CLOSED SESSION of the FULL COUNCIL to 
make final selection of members to the Coastal Migratory Pelagics and 
Red Drum Advisory Panels.

Monday, September 28, 2020; 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m.

    The meeting will open to the general public mid-morning beginning 
with the Administrative/Budget Committee review and approval of the 
Funded 2020 Budget. The Shrimp Committee will review and discuss the 
Analytical Requirement Program Updates and Reporting Options for Gulf 
Shrimp Fishery. The Mackerel Committee will receive an update on 
Coastal Migratory Pelagics Landings; and, review of SEDAR 28 Update: 
Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Stock Assessment. The Sustainable 
Fisheries Committee will review Aquaculture Aspects of Executive Order 
13921, and receive recommendations and public comments on Executive 
Order 13921; Draft letter on RESTAURANTs Act of 2020 (S. 4012); receive 
a presentation on Depredation by Marine Mammals; and review Public 
Hearing Draft Amendment Reef Fish 48/Red Drum 5: Status Determination 
Criteria and Optimum Yield for Reef Fish and Red Drum.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    The Reef Fish Committee will review the Reef Fish Landings; discuss 
the Fishing Industry Impacts Due to COVID-19 and Potential Emergency 
Rule Requests; and, receive status of Gulf State Recreational Data 
Collection Programs and 2020 Red Snapper Seasons. The Committee will 
receive an update from the Marine Recreational Information Program 
(MRIP) Fishing Effort Survey Calibration Workshop; and, receive a 
meeting summary from the August 5, 2020 MRIP Red Snapper State Data 
Calibration Meeting and SSC recommendations.
    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) will hold a Question and Answer session 
immediately following the Reef Fish Committee.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Full Council will convene with a Call to Order, Announcements, and 
Introductions; Induction of New Council Members; Adoption of Agenda and 
Approval of Minutes. The Council will hold public comment testimony 
beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Comments on 
Executive Order 13921; and, open testimony on other fishery issues or 
concerns. Public comment may begin earlier than 9:30 a.m. EDT but will 
not conclude before that time. Persons wishing to give public testimony 
must register on the Council website before the start of the public 
comment period at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
    The Council will continue to receive committee reports from 
Administrative/Budget, Shrimp, Sustainable Fisheries, Mackerel, and 
Reef Fish Committees. The Council will announce the Coastal Migratory 
Pelagics and Red Drum Advisory Panel appointments.
    The Council will discuss Other Business item 5th Court Aquaculture 
Appellate Decision; and, hold an election for Council Chair and Vice-
Chair.

--Meeting Adjourns

    The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the 
webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the Council 
meeting on the calendar.

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    The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change 
as required to effectively address the issue, and the latest version 
along with other meeting materials will be posted on the website as 
they become available.
    Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda 
may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-
Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during this meeting. Actions 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 Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided that the public has been 
notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the 
emergency.

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

    Dated: September 9, 2020.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-20198 Filed 9-11-20; 8:45 am]
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