13th Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the General Advisory Committee and 28th General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission; Meeting Announcement, 24595-24596 [2021-09689]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 87 / Friday, May 7, 2021 / Notices Title: West Coast Region Groundfish Trawl Fishery Monitoring and Catch Accounting Program. OMB Control Number: 0648–0619. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 153. Average Hours per Response: For 5 existing observer providers: 2 hours for preparation and submission of the annual observer provider permit renewal application. For 1 new observer provider: 10 hours for observer provider permit application preparation and submission. For 1 observer provider: 4 hours for a written response and submission of an appeal if an observer provider permit is denied. For 45 catch monitors: 1 hour for submission of qualifications to work as a catch monitor. For 5 catch monitors: 4 hours for a written response and submission of an appeal if a catch monitor permit is denied. For 16 vessels in the Mothership or Catcher/Processor fleet, 30 minutes or less for satisfying requirements for use of at-sea scales, including daily testing reports (30 minutes), daily catch and cumulative weight reports (10 minutes), audit trail (1 minute), calibration log (2 minutes), and fault log (3 minutes). Total Annual Burden Hours: 447 hours. Needs and Uses: As part of its fishery management responsibilities, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) collects information to determine the amount and type of catch taken by fishing vessels. This collection supports monitoring requirements including scale test requirements for first receivers in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery’s shorebased individual fishery quota (IFQ) program; and mothership and catcher/processors in the at-sea whiting fisheries. The collection also supports permits for businesses that provide certified observer and certified catch monitor services. The respondents are principally shorebased first receivers, catch monitor and observer service providers, mothership processors, and catcher/processors, which are companies/partnerships. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Reporting on occasion, daily, weekly, or annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:55 May 06, 2021 Jkt 253001 Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB Control Number 0648–0619. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2021–09726 Filed 5–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB075] Meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). The members will hear presentations and discuss Administration priorities; the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and relief funding; Executive Orders and implications for NOAA; building a resilient seafood and fishing sector including marketing, workforce development, aquaculture, and social indicators of resilience; offshore wind and science; marine mammal deterrents; recreational fisheries engagement and work of the Recreational Electronic Reporting Task Force; and the fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget. DATES: The meeting will be May 25, 2021 from 12 p.m.–5 p.m., and May 26 and 27, 2021 from 12:30 p.m.–5 p.m., Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: Meeting is by webinar and teleconference. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi Lovett; NOAA Fisheries Office of Policy; (301) 427–8034; email: Heidi.Lovett@noaa.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24595 Notice is hereby given of a meeting of MAFAC. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings are located online at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/ partners#marine-fisheries-advisorycommittee. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Matters To Be Considered This meeting time and agenda are subject to change. The members will hear presentations and discuss Administration priorities; CARES Act and relief funding; Executive Orders and implications for NOAA; building a resilient seafood and fishing sector including marketing, workforce development, aquaculture, and social indicators of resilience; offshore wind and science; marine mammal deterrents; recreational fisheries engagement and work of the Recreational Electronic Reporting Task Force; and the FY2022 budget. MAFAC will discuss various administrative and organizational matters, and meetings of subcommittees will convene. Time and Date The meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2021 from 12 p.m.–5 p.m., and May 26 and 27, 2021 from 12:30 p.m.–5 p.m., Eastern Time by webinar and conference call. Access information for the public will be posted at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/ partners/marine-fisheries-advisorycommittee-meeting-materials-andsummaries by May 7, 2021. Dated: May 4, 2021. Jennifer L. Lukens, Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–09735 Filed 5–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB070] 13th Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the General Advisory Committee and 28th General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission; Meeting Announcement National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1 24596 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 87 / Friday, May 7, 2021 / Notices Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. NMFS announces a combined public meeting of the 13th Scientific Advisory Subcommittee (SAS) to the General Advisory Committee (GAC), and the 28th GAC to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). This meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, via webinar, and is expected to be the first of two combined virtual meetings of the SAS and GAC in 2021. The meeting topics are described under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: The virtual meeting of the SAS and GAC will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT (or until business is concluded). ADDRESSES: Please notify William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) if you plan to attend the webinar. Instructions will be emailed to meeting participants before the meeting occurs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Stahnke, West Coast Region, NMFS, at william.stahnke@noaa.gov, or at (562) 980–4088. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The timing of U.S. SAS and GAC meetings is dependent on when IATTC meetings occur. This year, the IATTC will convene its 12th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) on May 10–14, 2021, and the 97th Meeting (Extraordinary) of the IATTC on June 7– 10, 2021. Due to this schedule, the combined U.S. SAS and GAC Meeting will be held after the IATTC SAC Meeting and before the 97th IATTC Meeting. This timing allows for scientific topics presented at the IATTC SAC Meeting, including stock status indicators, data collection, fish aggregating devices (FADs), inter alia, to be used to inform U.S. positions at the combined U.S. SAS and GAC Meeting. Because the 97th IATTC Meeting is expected to be focused primarily on tropical tuna management measures, gathering stakeholder input regarding tropical tuna will be the primary focus of the combined U.S. SAS and GAC Meeting on May 26, 2021. It should be noted that the 98th Annual Meeting of the IATTC will be held in August 2021 with additional topics on the agenda. NMFS plans to host a second combined virtual meeting of the SAS and GAC in advance of that meeting, likely in the last week of July 2021. In accordance with the Tuna Conventions Act (16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:55 May 06, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 SAS and GAC. The meetings of the SAS and GAC 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 SAS and GAC. For more information and updates on these upcoming meetings, please visit the IATTC’s website: https:// www.iattc.org/MeetingsENG.htm. COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED SAS and GAC Meeting Topics Deletions This meeting will also have a streamlined agenda to prepare for the 97th IATTC Meeting that is expected to focus on tropical tuna. The meeting agenda will include, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) Outcomes of the most recent IATTC stock status indicators and 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 Recommendations to the Commission for 2021; (3) Discussion of tropical tuna management measures and administrative topics; (4) Recommendations and evaluations by the SAS and GAC; and (5) Other issues as they arise. On 4/2/2021, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the product(s) and service(s) listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq. Dated: May 4, 2021. Jennifer M. Wallace, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–09689 Filed 5–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Procurement List; Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. AGENCY: ACTION: Deletions from the Procurement List. This action deletes service(s) to the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. SUMMARY: Date deleted from the Procurement List: June 06, 2021 DATES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 785–6404, or email CMTEFedReg@ AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product(s) and service(s) to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the product(s) and service(s) deleted from the Procurement List. E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 87 (Friday, May 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24595-24596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09689]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB070]


13th Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the General Advisory 
Committee and 28th General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to 
the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission; Meeting Announcement

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and

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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: NMFS announces a combined public meeting of the 13th 
Scientific Advisory Subcommittee (SAS) to the General Advisory 
Committee (GAC), and the 28th GAC to the U.S. Section to the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). This meeting will be held 
virtually on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, via webinar, and is expected to 
be the first of two combined virtual meetings of the SAS and GAC in 
2021. The meeting topics are described under the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this notice.

DATES: The virtual meeting of the SAS and GAC will be held on 
Wednesday, May 26, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT (or until business 
is concluded).

ADDRESSES: Please notify William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT) if you plan to attend the webinar. Instructions will be 
emailed to meeting participants before the meeting occurs.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The timing of U.S. SAS and GAC meetings is 
dependent on when IATTC meetings occur. This year, the IATTC will 
convene its 12th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) on 
May 10-14, 2021, and the 97th Meeting (Extraordinary) of the IATTC on 
June 7-10, 2021. Due to this schedule, the combined U.S. SAS and GAC 
Meeting will be held after the IATTC SAC Meeting and before the 97th 
IATTC Meeting. This timing allows for scientific topics presented at 
the IATTC SAC Meeting, including stock status indicators, data 
collection, fish aggregating devices (FADs), inter alia, to be used to 
inform U.S. positions at the combined U.S. SAS and GAC Meeting. Because 
the 97th IATTC Meeting is expected to be focused primarily on tropical 
tuna management measures, gathering stakeholder input regarding 
tropical tuna will be the primary focus of the combined U.S. SAS and 
GAC Meeting on May 26, 2021.
    It should be noted that the 98th Annual Meeting of the IATTC will 
be held in August 2021 with additional topics on the agenda. NMFS plans 
to host a second combined virtual meeting of the SAS and GAC in advance 
of that meeting, likely in the last week of July 2021.
    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 SAS and GAC. The meetings of the SAS and GAC 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 SAS and 
GAC.
    For more information and updates on these upcoming meetings, please 
visit the IATTC's website: https://www.iattc.org/MeetingsENG.htm.

SAS and GAC Meeting Topics

    This meeting will also have a streamlined agenda to prepare for the 
97th IATTC Meeting that is expected to focus on tropical tuna.
    The meeting agenda will include, but is not limited to, the 
following topics:
    (1) Outcomes of the most recent IATTC stock status indicators and 
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 Recommendations to the 
Commission for 2021;
    (3) Discussion of tropical tuna management measures and 
administrative topics;
    (4) Recommendations and evaluations by the SAS and GAC; and
    (5) Other issues as they arise.

Special Accommodations

    Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to William Stahnke (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT).

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

    Dated: May 4, 2021.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-09689 Filed 5-6-21; 8:45 am]
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