Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting, 1365-1366 [2023-00205]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 6 / Tuesday, January 10, 2023 / Notices Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 4, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–00200 Filed 1–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC634] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) will hold a public meeting. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, or until business for the day has been completed, and Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until business for the day has been completed in a hybrid format with the CPSMT meeting in person with live streaming and remote participation options. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at the Pacific Room of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center at 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037. Specific meeting information, including directions on joining the meeting, connecting to the live stream broadcast, and system requirements will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council’s website (see www.pcouncil.org). Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessi Doerpinghaus, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2415. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of this meeting is to discuss and develop work products and recommendations for the Pacific Council’s April 2023 meeting. Topics will include essential fish habitat review and Fishery Management Plan khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Jan 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 housekeeping. Other items on the Pacific Council’s April agenda or future Council agendas may be discussed as well. The CPSMT will also be discussing changes to the CPS stock assessment and fishery evaluation (SAFE) document. The meeting agenda will be available on the Pacific Council’s website in advance of the meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document 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 Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 4, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–00194 Filed 1–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC606] 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 Assessment Webinar IV for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper. AGENCY: 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. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The SEDAR 74 Assessment Webinar IV will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, January 24, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1365 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) 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. Julie A. Neer, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 571– 4366; email: Julie.neer@safmc.net. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 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 webinar are as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 1366 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 6 / Tuesday, January 10, 2023 / Notices Participants will discuss modeling approaches for use in the assessment of Gulf of Mexico red snapper. 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: January 4, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–00205 Filed 1–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC631] Gulf of Mexico 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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting is a hybrid meeting open to the public offering both inperson and virtual options for participation. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: The meeting will convene Monday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Jan 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 Center hotel, located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801. Please note, in-person meeting attendees will be expected to follow any current safety protocols as determined by the Council, hotel and the City of Baton Rouge, if any. Such precautions may include masks, room capacity restrictions, and/ or social distancing. If you prefer to ‘‘listen in’’, you may access the log-on information by visiting our website at www.gulfcouncil.org. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Carrie Simmons, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Monday, January 30, 2023; 8 a.m.–5 p.m., CST The meeting will begin with the Administrative/Budget Committee reviewing modifications to the Council’s Standard Operations Practices and Procedures (SOPPS), and approval of Proposed 2023 Activities and Draft 2023 Budget. The Coral Committee will review Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Proposed Rule Recommendations from Council’s Advisory Panels (Coastal Migratory Pelagics, Coral, Reef Fish, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster), receive an update on the Protocol for Cooperative Fisheries Management, Draft Council letter to the FKNMS and Coral Reef Conservation Program Update. The Sustainable Fisheries Committee will review and discuss Alternative Allocation Approaches and Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) Recommendations; receive an Allocation Overview presentation; and, review of SSC recommendations on Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rule. The Reef Fish Committee will review Final Action: Framework Action for Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limit. Tuesday, January 31, 2023; 8 a.m.–5 p.m., CST The Reef Fish Committee will reconvene to review and discuss the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Focus Group Outcomes, Program Priorities List and Draft Amendment 56: Modifications to the Gag Grouper Catch Limits, Sector Allocations, and Fishing Seasons. The Committee will have a 30-minute break for a working lunch. Following the break, the Committee will review Draft Options: Modifications to Recreational PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Commercial Greater Amberjack Management Measures and Revised Recreational Red Snapper Calibration Ratios. Wednesday, February 1, 2023; 8 a.m.– 5 p.m., CST The Data Collection Committee will review Final Action: Abbreviated Framework Action to Modify For-hire Trip Declaration Requirements, Modification to Commercial Coastal Logbook Reporting Requirements and Coastal Migratory Pelagics Advisory Panel Recommendations, and receive an Overview Presentation of State Specific Private Angler Licensing and Reporting Requirements currently used to define offshore anglers in each state. The Outreach and Education (O&E) Committee will receive a presentation on 2022 Communications Analytics and Updated Communications Plan, overview of Recreational Data (MRIP) Storyboard, 2023 Outreach Event Plan and Communications Improvement Plan; and, other items from the O&E Technical Committee Summary. At approximately 11 a.m., CST, the Council will convene with a Call to Order, Announcements and Introductions, Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Minutes. The Council will receive updates on Return Em’ Right Project and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BEOM) on Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico. The Council will hold public testimony from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., CST on Final Action Items: Framework Action for Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limit and Abbreviated Framework Action to Modify For-hire Trip Declaration Requirements; Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Proposed Rule; and, open testimony on other fishery issues or concerns. Public comment may begin earlier than 1:30 p.m. CST, but will not conclude before that time. Persons wishing to give public testimony in-person must register at the registration kiosk in the meeting room. Persons wishing to give public testimony virtually must sign up via the link on the Council website. Registration for virtual testimony is open at the start of the meeting, Monday, January 30th at 8 a.m., CST and closes one hour before public testimony begins on Wednesday, February 1st at 12:30 p.m., CST. Thursday, February 2, 2023; 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., CST The Council will receive Committee reports from Administrative/Budget, Coral, Sustainable Fisheries, Data Collection, Outreach and Education, and Reef Fish Management Committees. E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1365-1366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00205]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC606]


Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and 
Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 74 Assessment Webinar IV for Gulf of Mexico Red 
Snapper.

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SUMMARY: 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. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

DATES: The SEDAR 74 Assessment Webinar IV will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 
p.m. Eastern, January 24, 2023.

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) 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: [email protected].

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 multi-step 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 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 webinar are as follows:

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    Participants will discuss modeling approaches for use in the 
assessment of Gulf of Mexico red snapper.
    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: January 4, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-00205 Filed 1-9-23; 8:45 am]
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