Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting, 28765-28766 [2021-11327]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Notices (B) expansion and periodic modernization and upgrade of technology components of the System; (C) identification of end-user communities, their needs for information provided by the System, and the System’s effectiveness in disseminating information to end-user communities and to the general public; and (D) additional priorities, including— (i) a national surface current mapping network designed to improve fine scale sea surface mapping using high frequency radar technology and other emerging technologies to address national priorities, including Coast Guard search and rescue operation planning and harmful algal bloom forecasting and detection that— (I) is comprised of existing high frequency radar and other sea surface current mapping infrastructure operated by national programs and regional coastal observing systems; (II) incorporates new high frequency radar assets or other fine scale sea surface mapping technology assets, and other assets needed to fill gaps in coverage on United States coastlines; and (III) follows a deployment plan that prioritizes closing gaps in high frequency radar infrastructure in the United States, starting with areas demonstrating significant sea surface current data needs, especially in areas where additional data will improve Coast Guard search and rescue models; (ii) fleet acquisition for unmanned maritime systems for deployment and data integration to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle; (iii) an integrative survey program for application of unmanned maritime systems to the real-time or near realtime collection and transmission of sea floor, water column, and sea surface data on biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and hydrography; (iv) remote sensing and data assimilation to develop new analytical methodologies to assimilate data from the System into hydrodynamic models; (v) integrated, multi-State monitoring to assess sources, movement, and fate of sediments in coastal regions; (vi) a multi-region marine sound monitoring system to be— (I) planned in consultation with the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the Navy, and academic research institutions; and (II) developed, installed, and operated in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 Navy, and academic research institutions; and (E) any other purpose identified by the Administrator or the Council. The meeting will be open to public participation after each session (check agenda on website to confirm times.) In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three (3) minutes. Due to the condensed nature of the meeting, each individual or group providing written public comments will be limited to one comment per public comment period with no repetition of previous comments. Comments can also be submitted in writing during the public comment period through the webinar. Comments will be read into the record, transcribed, and become part of the meeting record. Due to time meeting constraints, all comments may not be addressed during the meeting. Written comments should be received by the Designated Federal Official by June 11, 2021, to provide sufficient time for Committee review. Written comments received after June 11, 2021, will be distributed to the Committee, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. To submit written comments, please email your comments to Krisa Arzayus, Krisa.Arzayus@ noaa.gov and Erick Lee, Erick.Lee@ noaa.gov. Advance written statements will be shared with the IOOS AC members and will be included in the meeting public record. We do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. Matters to be Considered: The meeting will focus on (1) Presenting the Committee Recommendations Report to NOAA and IOOC Leadership, (2) Discussing the FY22 President’s Budget request, which will be public information by then, and (3) Fall public meeting planning. The latest version of the agenda will be posted at https:// ioos.noaa.gov/community/u-s-ioosadvisory-committee/. Special Accommodations: These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal Official at Krisa.Arzayus@noaa.gov and Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov or 240–533– 9455 by June 14, 2021. 28765 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB111] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s (MAFMC) Bluefish Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting, jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Bluefish Advisory Panel. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar with a telephone-only connection option. Details on the proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and briefing materials will be posted at the MAFMC’s website: www.mafmc.org. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N State Street Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331 or on their website at www.mafmc.org. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, telephone: (302) 526–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Panel to develop a fishery performance report (FPR). The intent of the FPR is to facilitate a venue for structured input from the Advisory Panel for the bluefish specifications process. The FPR will be used by the MAFMC’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and the Bluefish Monitoring Committee (MC) when reviewing 2022–2023 management measures designed to achieve the recommended bluefish catch and landings limits. Special Accommodations [FR Doc. 2021–11480 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to K. Collins, (302) 526–5253, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P (Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) Krisa M. Arzayus, Deputy Director, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Office, National Ocean Service. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 28766 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Notices Dated: May 25, 2021. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–11327 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB133] Endangered Species; File No. 25694 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Carlos Diez, Department of Natural and Environmental Resources of Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 9020708, Viejo San Juan, PR 00901, has applied in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. SUMMARY: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before June 28, 2021. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 25694 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 25694 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Jordan Rutland, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 The applicant proposes to continue studies of the population structure, trends in relative abundance, distribution, genetics, zoogeography, and epidemiology of green and hawksbill sea turtles in the coastal waters of Puerto Rico. Up to 140 sea turtles of each species would be captured annually by hand or tangle net for photographs, temporary marking, measurements, weights, blood and tissue sampling, and flipper and passive integrated transponder tagging. A subset of 10 turtles of each species would receive a satellite tag (epoxy attachment) prior to release. Another 140 hawksbill turtles and 50 green turtles annually would be harassed during unsuccessful hand captures. The permit would be valid for up to 10 years from the date of issuance. Dated: May 25, 2021. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–11349 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB040] Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery; Applications for Exempted Fishing Permits; 2021–2022 Fishing Year National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of receipt of application; request for comments. AGENCY: The Regional Administrator, West Coast Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that three Exempted Fishing Permit applications warrant further consideration. All three applications, two from the California Wetfish Producers Association and one from the West Coast Pelagic Conservation Group, request an exemption from the expected prohibition on primary directed fishing for Pacific sardine during the 2021–2022 fishing year to collect Pacific sardine as part of industry-based scientific surveys. NMFS requests public comment on the applications. DATES: Comments must be received by June 14, 2021. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA– NMFS–2021–0042, by the following method: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA– NMFS–2021–0042 in the Search box. Click the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. The EFP applications will be available under Supporting and Related Materials through the same link. Instructions: Comments must be submitted by the above method to ensure that the comments are received, documented, and considered by NMFS. Comments sent by any other method or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.) submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. Do not submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Massey, West Coast Region, NMFS, (562) 436–2462, lynn.massey@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action is authorized by the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and regulations at 50 CFR 600.745, which allow NMFS Regional Administrators to authorize exempted fishing permits (EFPs) to test fishing activities that would otherwise be prohibited. At its April 2021 meeting, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) recommended that NMFS approve three EFP applications for the 2021–2022 Pacific sardine fishing year. All three applications, two from the California Wetfish Producers Association (CWPA) and one from the West Coast Pelagic Conservation Group (WCPCG), are renewal requests for an exemption from the expected prohibition on primary directed fishing for Pacific sardine during the 2021–2022 fishing year; the purpose of the requests are to collect Pacific sardine as part of industry-based scientific surveys. The Council considered these EFP applications concurrently with the 2021–2022 annual harvest specifications for Pacific sardine because expected Pacific ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 102 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28765-28766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11327]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB111]


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Bluefish 
Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting, jointly with the Atlantic 
States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Bluefish Advisory Panel.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar with a telephone-only 
connection option. Details on the proposed agenda, webinar listen-in 
access, and briefing materials will be posted at the MAFMC's website: 
www.mafmc.org.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N 
State Street Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331 or 
on their website at www.mafmc.org.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, telephone: (302) 
526-5255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is for the 
Advisory Panel to develop a fishery performance report (FPR). The 
intent of the FPR is to facilitate a venue for structured input from 
the Advisory Panel for the bluefish specifications process. The FPR 
will be used by the MAFMC's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) 
and the Bluefish Monitoring Committee (MC) when reviewing 2022-2023 
management measures designed to achieve the recommended bluefish catch 
and landings limits.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should 
be directed to K. Collins, (302) 526-5253, at least 5 days prior to the 
meeting date.

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


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    Dated: May 25, 2021.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-11327 Filed 5-27-21; 8:45 am]
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