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ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
The Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council) will
hold its 145th Scientific and Statistical
Committee (SSC), Pelagic and
International Standing Committee,
Fishery Rights of Indigenous People
Standing Committee, Executive and
Budget Standing Committee, and 192nd
Council meetings to take actions on
fishery management issues in the
Western Pacific Region.
DATES: The meetings will be held
between September 13 and September
22, 2022. For specific times and
agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
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SUMMARY:
The SSC and Standing
Committee meetings will be held in a
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hybrid format with in-person and
remote participation (Webex) options
available for the Council and SSC
members, and public attendance limited
to web conference via Webex. For the
SSC and Standing Committee meetings,
in-person attendance for Council and
advisory body members will be hosted
at the Council office, 1164 Bishop
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI, 96813.
The 192nd Council Meeting will be
held as a hybrid meeting for Council
members and public. The in-person
portion of the Council Meeting will be
held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village,
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI, 96815.
Remote participation option will be
available via Webex.
Specific information on joining the
meeting, 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.
Council address: Western Pacific
Fishery Management Council, 1164
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI
96813.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive
Director, Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council; phone: (808) 522–
8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All times
shown are in Hawaii Standard Time.
The 145th SSC meeting will be held
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on September
13–15, 2022. The Pelagic and
International Standing Committee
meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. on September 19, 2022.
The Fishery Rights of Indigenous People
Standing Committee meeting will be
held between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
on September 19, 2022. The Executive
and Budget Standing Committee
meeting will be held between 2:30 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2022.
The 192nd Council meeting will be held
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on September
20–21, 2022, and between 9 a.m. and 1
p.m. on September 22, 2022.
Please note that the evolving public
health situation regarding COVID–19
may affect the conduct of the September
Council and its associated meetings. At
the time this notice was submitted for
publication, the Council anticipated
convening the SSC and Standing
Committee meetings as a hybrid format
for members and by web conference for
public attendance, and the Council
meeting as an in-person meeting with a
web conference attendance option. If
public participation options will be
modified, the Council will post notice
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on its website at www.wpcouncil.org by,
to the extent practicable, 5 calendar
days before each meeting.
Agenda items noted as ‘‘Final Action’’
refer to actions that may result in
Council transmittal of a proposed
fishery management plan, proposed
plan amendment, or proposed
regulations to the U.S. Secretary of
Commerce, under Sections 304 or 305 of
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
(MSA). In addition to the agenda items
listed here, the Council and its advisory
bodies will hear recommendations from
Council advisors. An opportunity to
submit public comment will be
provided throughout the agendas. The
order in which agenda items are
addressed may change and will be
announced in advance at the Council
meeting. The meetings will run as late
as necessary to complete scheduled
business.
Background documents for the 192nd
Council meeting will be available at
www.wpcouncil.org. Written public
comments on final action items at the
192nd Council meeting should be
received at the Council office by 5 p.m.
HST, September 16, 2022, and should
be sent to Kitty M. Simonds, Executive
Director; Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council, 1164 Bishop
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813,
phone: (808) 522–8220 or fax: (808)
522–8226; or email: info@wpcouncil.org.
Written public comments on all other
agenda items may be submitted for the
record by email throughout the duration
of the meeting. Instructions for
providing oral public comments during
the meeting will be posted on the
Council website. This meeting will be
recorded (audio only) for the purposes
of generating the minutes of the
meeting.
Agenda for the 145th SSC Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and
Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 144th SSC Meeting
Recommendations
4. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
Center Director Report
5. Protected Species
A. False Killer Whale Interaction and
Depredation Analysis
B. Protected Species Interaction
Estimation
C. Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Section 7 Consultations
1. Hawaii Deep-set Longline Fishery
Draft Biological Opinion
2. American Samoa Longline Fishery
Draft Biological Opinion
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D. Public Comment
E. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
6. Island Fisheries
A. Development of Status
Determination Criteria for the
Hawaii Kona Crab Fishery (Action
Item)
B. Report on Uku Essential Fish
Habitat (EFH) Western Pacific Stock
Assessment Review (WPSAR)
C. Report on Ecosystem-based
Fisheries Management Thresholds
for Hawai’i Nearshore Fisheries
D. Public Comment
E. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
7. Program Planning and Research
A. Alternatives for Fishing
Regulations in the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) (Action
Item)
B. Alternatives for an Aquaculture
Management Framework in the
Western Pacific (Action Item)
C. Status Update on Territorial
Bottomfish Management Unit
Species (BMUS) Revision
D. Report of the 7th National
Scientific Coordination
Subcommittee Meeting
E. Preparations for the Ecosystembased Fisheries Management
Workshop
F. University of Hawaii Fisheries
Program Development
G. Public Comment
J. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
8. Pelagic and International Fisheries
A. Longline Fishery Reports
1. Hawaii Longline Fishery Report
2. American Samoa Longline Fishery
Report
3. American Samoa Large Vessel
Prohibited Area (LVPA)
Performance Review
B. Longline Gear Modifications and
Impacts on Catch of Target and
Non-Target Species
C. Pacific Islands Ocean Observing
System (PacIOOS)
1. Updates to PacIOOS Scientific
Products and Voyager Data Portal
2. Pelagic Telemetry Network Projects
D. International Fisheries
1. United Nations (UN) Ocean
Conference
2. International Scientific Committee for
Tuna and Tuna-like Species in the
North Pacific Ocean 2022 (ISC22)
Working Groups and Plenary
3. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries
Commission (WCPFC) 18th Science
Committee
4. Recommendations to the Permanent
Advisory Committee (PAC)
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E. Public Comment
F. SSC Discussion and
Recommendations
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
9. Other Business
A. Inter-American Tropical Tuna
Commission (IATTC)
Representative to SSC
B. December SSC Meetings Dates
10. Summary of SSC Recommendations
to the Council
Agenda for the Pelagic and
International Standing Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
1. Status and Review of the Hawaii
Deep-set and American Samoa
Longline Fishery Biological
Opinions
2. Opportunities for Fishery
Development for U.S. Pacific
Territories
3. U.S. Commitments through South
Pacific Tuna Treaty
4. Outcomes of Intergovernmental
Conference on Marine Biodiversity
of Areas Beyond National
Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Fifth Session
5. Issues Leading into U.S. PAC to
WCPFC
6. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the Fishery Rights of
Indigenous People Standing Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022, 12:30
p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
1. Alternatives for Fishing Regulations
in the NWHI
2. Alternatives for an Aquaculture
Management Framework in the
Western Pacific
3. Equity and Environmental Justice
4. Fisheries Development Plan in the
Territories
5. Marine Conservation Plans
A. Guam (2023–26)
B. Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (CNMI) (2023–26)
C. Pacific Remote Island Areas
(PRIA)/Sustainable Fisheries Fund
(2023–26)
6. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the Executive and Budget
Standing Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m.
1. Financial Reports
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2. Administrative Reports
3. Council Program Plan Update
4. Council Family Changes
5. Meetings and Workshops
6. Other Issues
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the 192nd Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Opening Remarks
3. Oath of Office—New Council
Members
4. Approval of the 192nd CM Agenda
5. Approval of the 191st CM Meeting
Minutes
6. Executive Director’s Report
7. Agency Reports
A. NMFS
1. NMFS Headquarters
2. Pacific Islands Regional Office
3. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
Center
B. NOAA Office of General Counsel
Pacific Islands Section
C. Enforcement
1. U.S. Coast Guard
2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
3. NOAA Office of General Counsel
Enforcement Section
D. U.S. State Department
E. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
F. Public Comment
G. Council Discussion and Action
8. Protected Species
A. ESA Section 7 Consultations
1. Status of the Hawaii Deep-set and
American Samoa Longline Fishery
Draft Biological Opinions
2. Final Bottomfish Fishery Biological
Opinion
B. False Killer Whales Interaction and
Depredation Analysis
C. ESA and Marine Mammal
Protection Act Updates
D. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory
Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
5. Pelagic and International Standing
Committee
E. Public Comment
F. Council Discussion and Action
9. Hawai‘i Archipelago & Pacific Remote
Island Areas (PRIA)
A. Moku Pepa
B. Department of Land and Natural
Resources/Division of Aquatic
Resources Report (Legislation,
Enforcement)
C. Alternatives for Fisheries
Management Measures in the NWHI
(Initial Action)
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D. Development of Status
Determination Criteria for the
Hawaii Kona Crab Fishery (Initial
Action)
E. Report on Uku EFH WPSAR
F. Update on Green Turtle
Management
G. Pacific Remote Island Marine
National Monument Expansion
Update
H. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory
Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
I. Public Comment
J. Council Discussion and Action
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
10. Program Planning and Research
A. National Legislative Report
1. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2. American Fisheries Advisory
Committee Nominations
B. Alternatives for an Aquaculture
Management Framework in the
Western Pacific (Final Action)
C. Status Update on Territorial BMUS
Revision
D. Update on the National Saltwater
Recreational Fishing Policy
E. Improving the Collection of Hawaii
Recreational Catch and Effort Data
F. Report of the 7th National
Scientific Coordination
Subcommittee Meeting
G. Preparations for the Ecosystembased Fisheries Management
Workshop
H. Regional Communications &
Outreach Report
I. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory
Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
J. Public Comment
K. Council Discussion and Action
11. Pelagic & International Fisheries
A. PacIOOS Updates
B. Hawaii Longline Semi-Annual
Report
C. American Samoa Longline SemiAnnual Report
D. American Samoa LVPA
Performance Review
E. International Fisheries Issues
1. Increasing Influence of China in
Pacific Islands
2. UN Ocean Conference and BBNJ
3. ISC22 Working Groups and Plenary
4. WCPFC 18th Science Committee
5. U.S. PAC to WCPFC
F. Advisory Group Report and
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Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory
Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
5. Pelagic and International Standing
Committee
G. Public Comment
H. Council Discussion and Action
12. American Samoa Archipelago
A. Motu Lipoti
B. Department of Marine and Wildlife
Resources Report
C. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Scientific & Statistical Committee
D. Public Comment
E. Council Discussion and Action
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 4:30
p.m. to 5 p.m.
document that requires emergency
action under section 305(c) of the MSA,
provided the public has been notified of
the Council’s intent to take action to
address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are 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: August 22, 2022.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Thursday, September 22, 2022, 9 a.m. to
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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13. Mariana Archipelago
A. Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands
1. Arongol Falu´
2. Department of Land and Natural
Resources/Division of Fish and
Wildlife Report
B. Guam
1. Department of Agriculture/Division of
Aquatic and Wildlife Resources
Report
2. Isla Informe
C. Advisory Group Report and
Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory
Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
D. Public Comment
E. Council Discussion and Action
14. Administrative Matters
A. Financial Reports
B. Administrative Reports
C. Council Program Planning Update
D. Council Family Changes
1. Advisory Panel Solicitation Review
E. Meetings and Workshops
F. Standing Committee Report
G. Public Comment
H. Council Discussion and Action
15. Other Business
Non-emergency issues not contained
in this agenda may come before the
Council for discussion and formal
Council action during its 192nd
meeting. However, Council action on
regulatory issues will be restricted to
those issues specifically listed in this
document and any regulatory issue
arising after publication of this
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Guidelines for Preparing Stock
Assessment Reports Pursuant to the
Marine Mammal Protection Act; Draft
Revisions to Procedural Directive
(NMFS PD 02–204–01)
National Marine Fisheries
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
The National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicits public
comments on draft revisions to the
Guidelines for Preparing Stock
Assessment Reports Pursuant to the
Marine Mammal Protection Act (NMFS
Procedural Directive (PD) 02–204–01).
DATES: Comments must be received by
September 26, 2022.
ADDRESSES: The draft revisions to the
Guidelines for Preparing Stock
Assessment Reports Pursuant to the
Marine Mammal Protection Act (NMFS
PD 02–204–01) are available at: https://
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Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
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 its 145th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), Pelagic and
International Standing Committee, Fishery Rights of Indigenous People
Standing Committee, Executive and Budget Standing Committee, and 192nd
Council meetings to take actions on fishery management issues in the
Western Pacific Region.
DATES: The meetings will be held between September 13 and September 22,
2022. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The SSC and Standing Committee meetings will be held in a
hybrid format with in-person and remote participation (Webex) options
available for the Council and SSC members, and public attendance
limited to web conference via Webex. For the SSC and Standing Committee
meetings, in-person attendance for Council and advisory body members
will be hosted at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400,
Honolulu, HI, 96813.
The 192nd Council Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting for
Council members and public. The in-person portion of the Council
Meeting will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road,
Honolulu, HI, 96815. Remote participation option will be available via
Webex.
Specific information on joining the meeting, 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.
Council address: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive
Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522-
8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All times shown are in Hawaii Standard Time.
The 145th SSC meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on
September 13-15, 2022. The Pelagic and International Standing Committee
meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on September 19,
2022. The Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee
meeting will be held between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on September 19,
2022. The Executive and Budget Standing Committee meeting will be held
between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2022. The 192nd
Council meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on September 20-
21, 2022, and between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on September 22, 2022.
Please note that the evolving public health situation regarding
COVID-19 may affect the conduct of the September Council and its
associated meetings. At the time this notice was submitted for
publication, the Council anticipated convening the SSC and Standing
Committee meetings as a hybrid format for members and by web conference
for public attendance, and the Council meeting as an in-person meeting
with a web conference attendance option. If public participation
options will be modified, the Council will post notice on its website
at www.wpcouncil.org by, to the extent practicable, 5 calendar days
before each meeting.
Agenda items noted as ``Final Action'' refer to actions that may
result in Council transmittal of a proposed fishery management plan,
proposed plan amendment, or proposed regulations to the U.S. Secretary
of Commerce, under Sections 304 or 305 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (MSA). In addition to the agenda items
listed here, the Council and its advisory bodies will hear
recommendations from Council advisors. An opportunity to submit public
comment will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which
agenda items are addressed may change and will be announced in advance
at the Council meeting. The meetings will run as late as necessary to
complete scheduled business.
Background documents for the 192nd Council meeting will be
available at www.wpcouncil.org. Written public comments on final action
items at the 192nd Council meeting should be received at the Council
office by 5 p.m. HST, September 16, 2022, and should be sent to Kitty
M. Simonds, Executive Director; Western Pacific Fishery Management
Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone:
(808) 522-8220 or fax: (808) 522-8226; or email: [email protected].
Written public comments on all other agenda items may be submitted for
the record by email throughout the duration of the meeting.
Instructions for providing oral public comments during the meeting will
be posted on the Council website. This meeting will be recorded (audio
only) for the purposes of generating the minutes of the meeting.
Agenda for the 145th SSC Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 144th SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director Report
5. Protected Species
A. False Killer Whale Interaction and Depredation Analysis
B. Protected Species Interaction Estimation
C. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultations
1. Hawaii Deep-set Longline Fishery Draft Biological Opinion
2. American Samoa Longline Fishery Draft Biological Opinion
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D. Public Comment
E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
6. Island Fisheries
A. Development of Status Determination Criteria for the Hawaii Kona
Crab Fishery (Action Item)
B. Report on Uku Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Western Pacific Stock
Assessment Review (WPSAR)
C. Report on Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Thresholds for
Hawai'i Nearshore Fisheries
D. Public Comment
E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
7. Program Planning and Research
A. Alternatives for Fishing Regulations in the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) (Action Item)
B. Alternatives for an Aquaculture Management Framework in the
Western Pacific (Action Item)
C. Status Update on Territorial Bottomfish Management Unit Species
(BMUS) Revision
D. Report of the 7th National Scientific Coordination Subcommittee
Meeting
E. Preparations for the Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management
Workshop
F. University of Hawaii Fisheries Program Development
G. Public Comment
J. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8. Pelagic and International Fisheries
A. Longline Fishery Reports
1. Hawaii Longline Fishery Report
2. American Samoa Longline Fishery Report
3. American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (LVPA) Performance
Review
B. Longline Gear Modifications and Impacts on Catch of Target and
Non-Target Species
C. Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS)
1. Updates to PacIOOS Scientific Products and Voyager Data Portal
2. Pelagic Telemetry Network Projects
D. International Fisheries
1. United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
2. International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species in
the North Pacific Ocean 2022 (ISC22) Working Groups and Plenary
3. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) 18th
Science Committee
4. Recommendations to the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC)
E. Public Comment
F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9. Other Business
A. Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) Representative
to SSC
B. December SSC Meetings Dates
10. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council
Agenda for the Pelagic and International Standing Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1. Status and Review of the Hawaii Deep-set and American Samoa Longline
Fishery Biological Opinions
2. Opportunities for Fishery Development for U.S. Pacific Territories
3. U.S. Commitments through South Pacific Tuna Treaty
4. Outcomes of Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of
Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Fifth Session
5. Issues Leading into U.S. PAC to WCPFC
6. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
1. Alternatives for Fishing Regulations in the NWHI
2. Alternatives for an Aquaculture Management Framework in the Western
Pacific
3. Equity and Environmental Justice
4. Fisheries Development Plan in the Territories
5. Marine Conservation Plans
A. Guam (2023-26)
B. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) (2023-26)
C. Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA)/Sustainable Fisheries Fund
(2023-26)
6. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the Executive and Budget Standing Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
1. Financial Reports
2. Administrative Reports
3. Council Program Plan Update
4. Council Family Changes
5. Meetings and Workshops
6. Other Issues
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations
Agenda for the 192nd Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Opening Remarks
3. Oath of Office--New Council Members
4. Approval of the 192nd CM Agenda
5. Approval of the 191st CM Meeting Minutes
6. Executive Director's Report
7. Agency Reports
A. NMFS
1. NMFS Headquarters
2. Pacific Islands Regional Office
3. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
B. NOAA Office of General Counsel Pacific Islands Section
C. Enforcement
1. U.S. Coast Guard
2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
3. NOAA Office of General Counsel Enforcement Section
D. U.S. State Department
E. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
F. Public Comment
G. Council Discussion and Action
8. Protected Species
A. ESA Section 7 Consultations
1. Status of the Hawaii Deep-set and American Samoa Longline Fishery
Draft Biological Opinions
2. Final Bottomfish Fishery Biological Opinion
B. False Killer Whales Interaction and Depredation Analysis
C. ESA and Marine Mammal Protection Act Updates
D. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
5. Pelagic and International Standing Committee
E. Public Comment
F. Council Discussion and Action
9. Hawai`i Archipelago & Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA)
A. Moku Pepa
B. Department of Land and Natural Resources/Division of Aquatic
Resources Report (Legislation, Enforcement)
C. Alternatives for Fisheries Management Measures in the NWHI
(Initial Action)
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D. Development of Status Determination Criteria for the Hawaii Kona
Crab Fishery (Initial Action)
E. Report on Uku EFH WPSAR
F. Update on Green Turtle Management
G. Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monument Expansion Update
H. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
I. Public Comment
J. Council Discussion and Action
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10. Program Planning and Research
A. National Legislative Report
1. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2. American Fisheries Advisory Committee Nominations
B. Alternatives for an Aquaculture Management Framework in the
Western Pacific (Final Action)
C. Status Update on Territorial BMUS Revision
D. Update on the National Saltwater Recreational Fishing Policy
E. Improving the Collection of Hawaii Recreational Catch and Effort
Data
F. Report of the 7th National Scientific Coordination Subcommittee
Meeting
G. Preparations for the Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management
Workshop
H. Regional Communications & Outreach Report
I. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
J. Public Comment
K. Council Discussion and Action
11. Pelagic & International Fisheries
A. PacIOOS Updates
B. Hawaii Longline Semi-Annual Report
C. American Samoa Longline Semi-Annual Report
D. American Samoa LVPA Performance Review
E. International Fisheries Issues
1. Increasing Influence of China in Pacific Islands
2. UN Ocean Conference and BBNJ
3. ISC22 Working Groups and Plenary
4. WCPFC 18th Science Committee
5. U.S. PAC to WCPFC
F. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
5. Pelagic and International Standing Committee
G. Public Comment
H. Council Discussion and Action
12. American Samoa Archipelago
A. Motu Lipoti
B. Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources Report
C. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Scientific & Statistical Committee
D. Public Comment
E. Council Discussion and Action
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Thursday, September 22, 2022, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
13. Mariana Archipelago
A. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
1. Arongol Fal[uacute]
2. Department of Land and Natural Resources/Division of Fish and
Wildlife Report
B. Guam
1. Department of Agriculture/Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources
Report
2. Isla Informe
C. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panel
2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
3. Non-Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee
4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
D. Public Comment
E. Council Discussion and Action
14. Administrative Matters
A. Financial Reports
B. Administrative Reports
C. Council Program Planning Update
D. Council Family Changes
1. Advisory Panel Solicitation Review
E. Meetings and Workshops
F. Standing Committee Report
G. Public Comment
H. Council Discussion and Action
15. Other Business
Non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 192nd
meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any
regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that
requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the MSA, provided the
public has been notified of the Council's intent to take action to
address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are 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: August 22, 2022.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-18352 Filed 8-24-22; 8:45 am]
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