Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 28080-28081 [2021-10980]

Download as PDF 28080 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 25, 2021 / Notices groups making remarks during the public comment period will be limited to 3 minutes for each intervention. Individuals or groups may attend more than one dialogue session. These sessions will be recorded for use in writing the document. Submission of written comments are also encouraged. Dated: May 18, 2021. Ajay N. Mehta, Director, Office of Satellite Ground Services, NOAA Satellite and Information Service, Cochair, U.S. Group on Earth Observations. [FR Doc. 2021–10774 Filed 5–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–40–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Schedule and Agenda for the American Samoa FEP AP Meeting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB124] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its American Samoa Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Panel (AP), Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam AP, Noncommercial Fisheries Advisory Committee (NCFAC), Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC), Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP, and Mariana Archipelago FEP-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) AP to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. DATES: The American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m.; The NCFAC will meet on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 1 p.m.– 4 p.m.; the Mariana Archipelago FEPGuam AP will meet on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; the FIAC will meet on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 9 a.m.–12 noon; and the Mariana Archipelago FEP–CNMI AP will meet on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 9 a.m.–12 noon. All times listed are local island times except for the NCFAC and FIAC are Hawaii Standard Time. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: Each of the meetings will be held by web conference via Webex. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 May 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 Instructions for connecting to the web conference and providing oral public comments will be posted on the Council website at www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, contact the Council office at (808) 522–8220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided in the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Wednesday, June 8, 2021 from 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. (American Samoa Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations 3. Council Issues A. American Samoa bottomfish Update B. Territory Bigeye Specifications C. Gear and Release Requirements to Improve Post-Hooking Survivorship of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in Longline Fisheries 4. American Samoa Reports A. 2020 Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report B. Fisheries Research and Priorities 5. Report on American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Plan Activities 6. Fishery Issues and Activities 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion and Recommendations 9. Other Business Schedule and Agenda for the NCFAC Meeting Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 1 p.m.– 4 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of Last NCFAC Meeting 3. Regional/National Non-Commercial Fishing Efforts A. Regional Roundtable B. National Recreational Fishing Summit 2022 C. Western Pacific Initiatives 4. 2020 Annual SAFE Report NonCommercial Modules A. Pelagic Fisheries B. Update on Development of NonPelagic Non-Commercial MUS Module C. Ecosystem Component NonCommercial Species 5. Legislative Update PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6. Monitoring and Management of Hawaii Non-Commercial Uku Fishery 7. Cultural Take of Green Sea Turtles 8. Public Comment 9. Discussion and Recommendations 10. Other Business Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam AP Meeting Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (Marianas Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations 3. Council Issues A. Guam Bottomfish Update B. Territory Bigeye Specifications 4. Guam Reports A. 2020 Annual SAFE Report B. Fisheries Research and Priorities C. Shark Depredation Project Update 5. Report on Mariana Archipelago FEP Advisory Panel Plan Activities 6. Fishery Issues and Activities 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion and Recommendations 9. Other Business Schedule and Agenda for the FIAC Meeting Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 1 p.m.–4 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Status Report on March 2021 FIAC Recommendations 3. Hawaii Offshore Wind Energy 4. Offshore Aquaculture A. Ewa Beach Offshore Aquaculture Proposal B. Federal Offshore Aquaculture Management 5. Council Actions for 186th Meeting A. Gear and Release Requirements to Improve Post-Hooking Survivorship of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in the Longline Fisheries B. Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit and Allocation C. Hawaii Update to the Deep 7 Bottomfish Annual Catch Limits D. Developing Draft Tori Line Specifications for the Hawaii DeepSet Longline Fishery 6. Hawaii Legislative Report 7. Marianas Shark Depredation Project 8. MAFAC Seafood Recommendations 9. ESA Issues A. Consultations Updates B. Shortfin Mako ESA Listing Petition 10. Other Issues 11. Public Comment 12. Discussion and Recommendations Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Meeting Friday, June 11, 2021, 9 a.m.–12 noon (Hawaii Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 25, 2021 / Notices 2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations 3. Council Issues A. Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish ACL Specification B. Monitoring the Hawaii Uku Fishery C. Gear and Release Requirements to Improve Post-Hooking Survivorship of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in the Longline Fisheries D. Developing Draft Tori Line Specifications for the Hawaii DeepSet Longline Fishery E. Pelagic Issues Updates 4. Offshore Wind Energy A. Progression Energy Fact Finding B. Discussion on Fishery Impacts from Offshore Wind Energy 5. Hawaii Reports A. 2020 Annual SAFE Reports B. Fisheries Research and Priorities C. Potential Native Hawaiian Fisheries Training and Cultural Sea Turtle Take 6. Report on Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Plan Activities 7. Fishery Issues and Activities 8. Public Comment 9. Discussion and Recommendations 10. Other Business Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP–CNMI AP Meeting Saturday, June 12, 2021, 9 a.m.–12 noon (Marianas Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations 3. Council Issues A. Guam Bottomfish Update B. Territory Bigeye Specifications 4. CNMI Reports A. 2020 Annual SAFE Report B. Fisheries Research and Priorities C. Shark Depredation Project Update 5. Report on Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Plan Activities 6. Fishery Issues and Activities 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion and Recommendations 9. Other Business Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 20, 2021. Diane M. DeJames-Daly, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–10980 Filed 5–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 May 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 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; Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. 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 July 26, 2021. 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– 0266 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 Jeff Weir, Director, Operations and Administration Division (OMI), Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection, (301) 427–8377 or Jeff.Weir@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) operates a voluntary fee-forservice seafood inspection program (Program) under the authorities of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970. The regulations for the Program are contained in 50 CFR part 260. The program offers inspection PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28081 grading and certification services, including the use of official quality grade marks which indicate that specific products have been federally inspected. The NMFS inspection program is the only federal entity which establishes quality grade standards for seafood marketed in the United States (U.S.). Qualified participants are permitted to use the program’s official quality grade marks on their products to facilitate trade of fishery products. In July 1992, NMFS announced new inspection services, which were fully based on guidelines recommended by the National Academy of Sciences, known as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). The information collection requirements fall under § 260.15 of the regulations. These guidelines required that a facility’s quality control system have a written plan of the operation, identification of control points with acceptance criteria and a corrective action plan, as well as identified personnel responsible for oversight of the system. Those wishing to participate in the program must request the services and submit specific compliance information. Participants in the program include all segments of the seafood industry, from harvesters to retailers. Applicants provide information regarding the type of products to be inspected, the quantity, the location of the product, and the date when the inspection is needed. Participants interested in using official grade marks are required to submit product labels and specifications for review and approval to ensure compliance with mandatory labeling regulations established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as proper use of the Program’s marks. II. Method of Collection Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms. Methods of submittal include email of electronic forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0266. Form Numbers: 89–800, 89–814, 89– 819. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,200. Estimated Time per Response: Inspection Request, 5 minutes; Appeals, 30 minutes; Contract Completion, 1 E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2021-10980]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB124]


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold meetings of its American Samoa Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan 
(FEP) Advisory Panel (AP), Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam AP, Non-
commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee (NCFAC), Fishing Industry 
Advisory Committee (FIAC), Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP, and Mariana 
Archipelago FEP-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) AP 
to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the 
Western Pacific Region.

DATES: The American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Tuesday, June 
8, 2021 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.; The NCFAC will meet on Wednesday, June 9, 
2021 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; the Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam AP will meet 
on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; the FIAC will 
meet on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; the Hawaii 
Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12 
noon; and the Mariana Archipelago FEP-CNMI AP will meet on Saturday, 
June 12, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12 noon. All times listed are local island 
times except for the NCFAC and FIAC are Hawaii Standard Time.
    For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: Each of the meetings will be held by web conference via 
Webex. Instructions for connecting to the web conference and providing 
oral public comments will be posted on the Council website at 
www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, 
contact the Council office at (808) 522-8220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, 
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided in 
the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. 
The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled 
business.

Schedule and Agenda for the American Samoa FEP AP Meeting

Wednesday, June 8, 2021 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. (American Samoa Standard 
Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations
3. Council Issues
    A. American Samoa bottomfish Update
    B. Territory Bigeye Specifications
    C. Gear and Release Requirements to Improve Post-Hooking 
Survivorship of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in Longline Fisheries
4. American Samoa Reports
    A. 2020 Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) 
Report
    B. Fisheries Research and Priorities
5. Report on American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Plan Activities
6. Fishery Issues and Activities
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
9. Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the NCFAC Meeting

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of Last NCFAC Meeting
3. Regional/National Non-Commercial Fishing Efforts
    A. Regional Roundtable
    B. National Recreational Fishing Summit 2022
    C. Western Pacific Initiatives
4. 2020 Annual SAFE Report Non-Commercial Modules
    A. Pelagic Fisheries
    B. Update on Development of Non-Pelagic Non-Commercial MUS Module
    C. Ecosystem Component Non-Commercial Species
5. Legislative Update
6. Monitoring and Management of Hawaii Non-Commercial Uku Fishery
7. Cultural Take of Green Sea Turtles
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
10. Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam AP Meeting

Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Marianas Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations
3. Council Issues
    A. Guam Bottomfish Update
    B. Territory Bigeye Specifications
4. Guam Reports
    A. 2020 Annual SAFE Report
    B. Fisheries Research and Priorities
    C. Shark Depredation Project Update
5. Report on Mariana Archipelago FEP Advisory Panel Plan Activities
6. Fishery Issues and Activities
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
9. Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the FIAC Meeting

Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Status Report on March 2021 FIAC Recommendations
3. Hawaii Offshore Wind Energy
4. Offshore Aquaculture
    A. Ewa Beach Offshore Aquaculture Proposal
    B. Federal Offshore Aquaculture Management
5. Council Actions for 186th Meeting
    A. Gear and Release Requirements to Improve Post-Hooking 
Survivorship of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in the Longline Fisheries
    B. Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit and Allocation
    C. Hawaii Update to the Deep 7 Bottomfish Annual Catch Limits
    D. Developing Draft Tori Line Specifications for the Hawaii Deep-
Set Longline Fishery
6. Hawaii Legislative Report
7. Marianas Shark Depredation Project
8. MAFAC Seafood Recommendations
9. ESA Issues
    A. Consultations Updates
    B. Shortfin Mako ESA Listing Petition
10. Other Issues
11. Public Comment
12. Discussion and Recommendations

Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

Friday, June 11, 2021, 9 a.m.-12 noon (Hawaii Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions

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2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations
3. Council Issues
    A. Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish ACL Specification
    B. Monitoring the Hawaii Uku Fishery
    C. Gear and Release Requirements to Improve Post-Hooking 
Survivorship of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in the Longline Fisheries
    D. Developing Draft Tori Line Specifications for the Hawaii Deep-
Set Longline Fishery
    E. Pelagic Issues Updates
4. Offshore Wind Energy
    A. Progression Energy Fact Finding
    B. Discussion on Fishery Impacts from Offshore Wind Energy
5. Hawaii Reports
    A. 2020 Annual SAFE Reports
    B. Fisheries Research and Priorities
    C. Potential Native Hawaiian Fisheries Training and Cultural Sea 
Turtle Take
6. Report on Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Plan Activities
7. Fishery Issues and Activities
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
10. Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP-CNMI AP Meeting

Saturday, June 12, 2021, 9 a.m.-12 noon (Marianas Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last AP Meeting and Recommendations
3. Council Issues
    A. Guam Bottomfish Update
    B. Territory Bigeye Specifications
4. CNMI Reports
    A. 2020 Annual SAFE Report
    B. Fisheries Research and Priorities
    C. Shark Depredation Project Update
5. Report on Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Plan Activities
6. Fishery Issues and Activities
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
9. Other Business

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 
(voice) or (808) 522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting 
date.

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

    Dated: May 20, 2021.
Diane M. DeJames-Daly,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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