North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 80526-80527 [2022-28463]

Download as PDF 80526 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 250 / Friday, December 30, 2022 / Notices Agenda Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Through Friday, January 20, 2023 The agenda will include: (a) a stock assessment modeling workshop; (b) Economic appendix of the Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report; (c) Norton Sound Red King Crab (NSRKC)—final SAFE report chapter; (d) Snow crab Rebuilding plan update; (e) Crab Conservation actions Prioritization; (f) Aleutian Islands Golden King Crab (AIGKC) proposed model runs; (g) Pribilof Islands Red King Crab (PIGKC) proposed model runs; (h) guidelines for moving start date of models; (i) simpler modeling workshop proposal; (j) Bristol Bay Red King Crab (BBRKC) bycatch distribution models; (k) tagging updates; (l) Ocean Acidification; and (m) additional topics. The agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2968 prior to the meeting, along with meeting materials. Connection Information You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or smart phone, or by phone only. Connection information will be posted online at: https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/ Details/2968. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC636] Marine Mammals; File No. 27079 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Cantata Bio, 100 Enterprise Way, Suite A10, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (Responsible Party: Jordan Zhang), has Jkt 259001 The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The applicant proposes to import a muscle sample from a single humpback whale that stranded in August of 2022 in the Cook Islands. This sample will be imported to Cantata Bio’s laboratory in order to create a reference genome. The requested duration of the permit is 1 year. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2022–28464 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] 17:08 Dec 29, 2022 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. 27079 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. 27079 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. ADDRESSES: Jennifer Skidmore or Erin Markin, Ph.D., (301) 427–8401. Dated: December 27, 2022. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before January 30, 2023. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Comment Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted electronically to https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2968. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. SUMMARY: applied in due form for a permit to import a specimen from a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) for scientific research. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 27, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–28444 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC643] North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of hybrid meeting. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Ecosystem Committee will meet January 18, 2023 through January 19, 2023. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Alaska Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Attend in-person at the North Pacific Research Board office, 1007 West Third Ave., Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99501 or join online through the link at https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2971. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1007 W 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809. Instructions for attending the meeting are given under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, below. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Watson, Council staff; phone; (907) 271–2809 and email: nicole.watson@noaa.gov. For technical support, please contact administrative Council staff, email: npfmc.admin@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Through Thursday, January 19, 2023 The Ecosystem Committee agenda will include: (a) Gulf of Alaska Fishery Ecosystem Plan (GOA FEP) Considerations; (b) Groundfish Programmatic Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (PSEIS) planning; (c) Essential Fish E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 250 / Friday, December 30, 2022 / Notices Habitat (EFH) 5-year review summary report; (d) Local Knowledge Traditional Knowledge and Subsistence Task Force update; (e) Northern Fur Seal Comanagement; and (f) other business. The agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2971 prior to the meeting, along with meeting materials. Connection Information You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or smart phone; or by phone only. Connection information will be posted online at: https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/ Details/2971. Public Comment Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted electronically to https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2971. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 27, 2022. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–28463 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC630] Marine Mammals; File No. 24378 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit amendment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that The University of Alaska Southeast, 1332 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK 99835 (Responsible Party: Jan Straley), has applied for an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 24378. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before January 30, 2023. 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. 24378 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Dec 29, 2022 Jkt 259001 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. 24378 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: Courtney Smith, Ph.D., or Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 24378 is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (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), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). Permit No. 24378, issued on April 29, 2021, (86 FR 26013, May 12, 2021), authorizes the permit holder to conduct research on 18 species of cetaceans in Alaska, focusing on humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae), killer (Orcinus orca), and sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) whales. The objective of the research is to further the biological understanding of Alaskan cetaceans by evaluating species abundance, population and stock structure, life history parameters, foraging behavior and prey specialization, social behavior, seasonal movements and migrations, and depredation interactions with longline fishing vessels. Research methods include close approach by vessels and unmanned aircraft systems to conduct activities that may result in Level B harassment including photoidentification, behavioral observations, underwater photography/video, active acoustic sonar for prey mapping, biological sampling (prey samples, exhaled air, sloughed skin, feces), and collection of eDNA. The research also includes activities that may result in Level A harassment including biopsy sampling and tagging (suction-cup and dart/barb). Some marine mammal parts may be exported for analysis. The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to increase annual takes of gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) from 100 to 250 for activities PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80527 that may cause Level B harassment; and increase from 20 to 100 annual takes for biopsy sampling. The purpose of the requested amendment is to add a new study and objectives that will allow researchers to better understand the increasing gray whale presence, population dynamics, demographics, and foraging strategies in Sitka Sound. The permit will expire on April 30, 2026. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: December 27, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–28443 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0117] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver—United States Department of Education BABAA Waiver Request Form Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 250 (Friday, December 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80526-80527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28463]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC643]


North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of hybrid meeting.

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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Ecosystem 
Committee will meet January 18, 2023 through January 19, 2023.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 
p.m., Alaska Time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Attend in-person at 
the North Pacific Research Board office, 1007 West Third Ave., Suite 
100, Anchorage, AK 99501 or join online through the link at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/2971.
    Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1007 W 
3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501-2252; telephone: (907) 271-2809. 
Instructions for attending the meeting are given under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION, below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Watson, Council staff; phone; 
(907) 271-2809 and email: [email protected]. For technical 
support, please contact administrative Council staff, email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Agenda

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Through Thursday, January 19, 2023

    The Ecosystem Committee agenda will include: (a) Gulf of Alaska 
Fishery Ecosystem Plan (GOA FEP) Considerations; (b) Groundfish 
Programmatic Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (PSEIS) 
planning; (c) Essential Fish

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Habitat (EFH) 5-year review summary report; (d) Local Knowledge 
Traditional Knowledge and Subsistence Task Force update; (e) Northern 
Fur Seal Co-management; and (f) other business. The agenda is subject 
to change, and the latest version will be posted at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/2971 prior to the meeting, along 
with meeting materials.

Connection Information

    You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or 
smart phone; or by phone only. Connection information will be posted 
online at: https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/2971.

Public Comment

    Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted 
electronically to https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/2971.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: December 27, 2022.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-28463 Filed 12-29-22; 8:45 am]
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