New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 27563-27564 [2021-10719]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 97 / Friday, May 21, 2021 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Wednesday, June 9, 2021 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog 2022 Specifications Review [RTID 0648–XB088] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council and its Executive Committee. DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 through Thursday, June 10, 2021. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: This meeting will be conducted entirely by webinar. Webinar registration details will be available on the Council’s website at https:// www.mafmc.org/briefing/june-2021. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. 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 meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and briefing materials. ADDRESSES: The following items are on the agenda, though agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be noted on the Council’s website when possible.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Committee (Closed Session) Develop Advisory Panel appointment recommendations Presentation and discussion jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment—Final Action Review public comments and recommendations from the Advisory Panel and Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) Consider final action 17:15 May 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 Illex Squid 2021–2022 Specifications Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, SSC, and staff Approve 2022 Illex squid specifications Consider revisions to 2021 Illex squid specifications Consider changes to the Illex incidental trip limit during fishery closures Consider an additional Illex control date Unmanaged Commercial Landings Report Review annual report on landings of unmanaged species Habitat Update Update from NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) Habitat Conservation Division on activities of interest (aquaculture, other projects) in the region Offshore Wind Updates ASMFC Policy Board Remand of Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocations 2020 MRIP Estimation Methodology VerDate Sep<11>2014 Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, SSC, and staff Review (previously set) 2022 longfin squid and butterfish specifications and recommend any changes if necessary Consider changes to the butterfish mesh regulations Thursday, June 10, 2021 Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Receive update and discuss next steps Longfin Squid and Butterfish 2022 Specifications Review Presentations from Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), GARFO, and Offshore Wind Developers Monday, June 7, 2021 Recreational Reform Initiative Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), and staff Recommend any changes to (previously set) 2022 specifications if necessary Receive brief update on other surfclam and ocean quahog activities (clam survey, genetics study, species separation issues, etc.) Council discussion of ASMFC Policy Board decision to remand the commercial black sea bass state allocations to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board and implications for the associated joint amendment/ addendum. Business Session Committee Reports (SSC, Research Steering Committee); Executive Director’s Report (Update on Atlantic PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27563 Large Whale Take Reduction Team discussions relative to the MidAtlantic region); Organization Reports; and Liaison Reports Other Business and General Public Comment Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Kathy Collins, (302) 526–5253, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 17, 2021. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–10718 Filed 5–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB108] New England 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 New England Fishery Management Council is convening its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar 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 webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m. Webinar registration information: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/7700652201409008139. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 27564 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 97 / Friday, May 21, 2021 / Notices Call in information: +1 (562) 247– 8422, Access Code 272–665–980. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. Agenda The Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet to receive the report of the SSC Social Science Subpanel review of the social and economic impact analyses in Multispecies (Groundfish) Framework Adjustment 59 and Scallop Framework Adjustment 32 if available. They will discuss possible next steps for modifying Groundfish ABC control rules in response to the findings in the report, Evaluation of Alternative Harvest Control Rules for New England Groundfish. They also plan to comment on the annual update to Council research priorities. Other business will be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained on the 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. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 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. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 17, 2021. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 May 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 [RTID 0648–XB098] Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 74 Stock ID Webinar II for Gulf of Mexico red snapper. AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2021–10719 Filed 5–20–21; 8:45 am] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The SEDAR 74 assessment of Gulf of Mexico red snapper will consist of a Data workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review workshop. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The SEDAR 74 Stock ID Webinar II will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern June 9, 2021. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held via webinar. The webinar is open to members of the public. Those interested in participating should contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below) to request an invitation providing webinar access information. Please request webinar invitations at least 24 hours in advance of each webinar. SEDAR address: 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie A. Neer, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 571– 4366; email: Julie.neer@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a multistep process including: (1) Data Workshop; (2) Assessment Process utilizing webinars; and (3) Review Workshop. The product of the Data Workshop is a data report that compiles and evaluates potential datasets and recommends which datasets are appropriate for assessment analyses. The product of the Assessment Process is a stock assessment report that describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, projects future population conditions, and recommends research SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 and monitoring needs. The assessment is independently peer reviewed at the Review Workshop. The product of the Review Workshop is a Summary, documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, HMS Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and NGO’s; International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and federal agencies. The items of discussion in the Stock ID webinars are as follows: 1. Participants will use review genetic studies, growth patterns, existing stock definitions, prior SEDAR stock ID recommendations, and any other relevant information on scamp stock structure. 2. Participants will make recommendations on biological stock structure and define the unit stock or stocks to be addressed through this assessment. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice 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 the Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 business days prior to each workshop. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 18, 2021. Diane M. DeJames-Daly, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–10755 Filed 5–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 97 (Friday, May 21, 2021)]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-10719]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB108]


New England 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 New England Fishery Management Council is convening its 
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar 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 webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 beginning at 
9 a.m. Webinar registration information: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7700652201409008139.

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    Call in information: +1 (562) 247-8422, Access Code 272-665-980.

ADDRESSES: 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:

Agenda

    The Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet to receive the 
report of the SSC Social Science Subpanel review of the social and 
economic impact analyses in Multispecies (Groundfish) Framework 
Adjustment 59 and Scallop Framework Adjustment 32 if available. They 
will discuss possible next steps for modifying Groundfish ABC control 
rules in response to the findings in the report, Evaluation of 
Alternative Harvest Control Rules for New England Groundfish. They also 
plan to comment on the annual update to Council research priorities. 
Other business will be discussed as necessary.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained on the 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 Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public 
has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to 
address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting 
will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the 
recording is available upon request.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
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: May 17, 2021.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-10719 Filed 5-20-21; 8:45 am]
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