Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings, 16242-16243 [2023-05397]

Download as PDF 16242 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 51 / Thursday, March 16, 2023 / Notices 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 business days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 13, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–05401 Filed 3–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Executive Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Review and recommend new SSC (membership) Review Award of Excellence nominations Short-Term Forecasts of Species Distributions for Fisheries Management Project DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Update (Katherine Papacostas, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology) Update on 2023 MRIP priorities and proposed actions in response to National Academies Study committee recommendations regarding recreational data Scup Federal Recreational Season Review recent ASMFC Board recommendation to NOAA Fisheries to reconsider previously adopted seasonal closure Determine if similar action by the Council is warranted [RTID 0648–XC846] (Dr. Malin Pinsky, Rutgers University and Dr. Alexa Fredston, University of California Santa Cruz) Review results and discuss potential application and next steps Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Update National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. Update from February 2023 East Coast Scenario Planning Summit and next steps (Michael Rubino, NOAA Fisheries) Review of NOAA’s proposed strategy Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Thursday, April 6, 2023 Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee, Meeting as a Committee of the Whole Illex: Review 2023 and Set 2024–z 25 Specifications Business Session National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council, its Executive Committee, and the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee. DATES: The meetings will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 through Thursday, April 6, 2023. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: This meeting will be an inperson meeting with a virtual option. Council members, other meeting participants, and members of the public will have the option to participate in person at the Hyatt Place Durham/ Southpoint (7840 NC–751 Hwy, Durham, NC 27713, 919–688–1800) or virtually via Webex webinar. Webinar connection instructions and briefing materials will be available at: https:// www.mafmc.org/briefing/april-2023. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331; www.mafmc.org. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526–5255. The Council’s website, www.mafmc.org also has details on the meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and briefing materials. ADDRESSES: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 The following items are on the agenda, although agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be noted on the Council’s website when possible). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:10 Mar 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, SSC, and staff Review 2023 specifications and consider modifications if appropriate Approve 2024–25 specifications Illex Permit Action Follow-Up Review NOAA Fisheries response to request for additional information regarding disapproval of Illex Permit Action Consider the initiation of a framework to create Vessel Hold Baselines for permits in the Illex fishery Council Convenes Habitat Activities Update (Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, Habitat and Ecosystem Services Division) Presentation on activities of interest (aquaculture, wind, and other projects) in the region Ocean City Video Boat Count Project Review results Update From ACCSP on Atlantic Recreational Data Implementation Plan (Geoffrey White, Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program) Update on development process and 2023–2027 priorities PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2023 Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem Report (Dr. Sarah Gaichas, NEFSC) Review and provide feedback NOAA’s National Seafood Strategy Committee Reports (SSC); Executive Director’s Report; Organization Reports; and Liaison Reports Other Business and General Public Comment Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions 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 Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 51 / Thursday, March 16, 2023 / Notices Dated: March 13, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–05397 Filed 3–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC843] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Groundfish Recreational Advisory Panel via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: This webinar will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. Webinar registration URL information: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/8307251681499755097. ADDRESSES: Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Agenda The Recreational Advisory Panel will meet to receive an update on progress to revise the Council’s ABC control rule for groundfish stocks and the plan for a facilitated process between the Scientific and Statistical Committee, Groundfish Committee, and Groundfish Plan Development Team. They will also receive an update on developing a transition plan for Atlantic cod management from the current two management units to up to five management units, including addressing allocation issues and considering potential new measures to protect Atlantic cod spawning. Other business may be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:10 Mar 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 13, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–05395 Filed 3–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) Listening Session National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meetings. AGENCY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will hold two public listening sessions to assist in its preparation of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) for the United States. NTIA is seeking input from the public as it develops a Strategy that identifies the actions needed to maximize the potential of our nation’s spectrum resources. Access to spectrum contributes to technological innovation and economic growth and is critical to national security, public safety, and other national priorities. The agendas and other information regarding the events will be posted at [https:// ntia.gov]. DATES: The listening sessions will be held on: Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time; and Tuesday, April 11, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16243 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: The NTIA National Spectrum Strategy Public Listening Session will be held on March 30th in the Yates Auditorium, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. The NTIA National Spectrum Strategy Public Listening Session, hosted by SpectrumX—An NSF Center for Spectrum Innovation, will be held on April 11th in the Patricia George Decio Theatre at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Both sessions also will be webcast live via NTIA’s public website, at [https://ntia.gov]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct questions regarding this Notice to [nsslisteningsession@ntia.gov], indicating ‘‘National Spectrum Strategy Listening Session’’ in the subject line, or if by mail, address inquiries to National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. By telephone, contact John Alden at 202– 482–8046. Please direct media inquiries to Charles Meisch, (202) 482–7002, or NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs, press@ ntia.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Directions for providing inputs during the listening session: Those wishing to speak during the listening session should send an email (with ‘‘Request to Speak’’ in the subject line) to nsslisteningsession@ ntia.gov to request inclusion on the speaker’s list. Please provide (1) your name; (2) your affiliation (company or other organization) if any; (3) contact information, including city and state, an email address and telephone number; (4) the specific date and location of the listening session at which you would like to speak; and (5) the topic(s) you plan to address in your presentation. Emails requesting inclusion on the speaker’s list should be sent no later than five business days prior to the date of the listening session. These names will be considered for inclusion in the final program. Speakers will be allowed approximately five minutes to make their oral presentations during the session. Due to time limitations, there is no guarantee that all of those submitting requests to speak will be able to do so. If necessary, NTIA will select speakers so that a variety of stakeholders, viewpoints, and topics will be represented. Unfortunately, slides and other visual presentations cannot be accommodated. NTIA will inform those E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16242-16243]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05397]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC846]


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); 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 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold public meetings of the Council, its Executive Committee, and the 
Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee.

DATES: The meetings will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 through 
Thursday, April 6, 2023. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be an in-person meeting with a virtual 
option. Council members, other meeting participants, and members of the 
public will have the option to participate in person at the Hyatt Place 
Durham/Southpoint (7840 NC-751 Hwy, Durham, NC 27713, 919-688-1800) or 
virtually via Webex webinar. Webinar connection instructions and 
briefing materials will be available at: https://www.mafmc.org/briefing/april-2023.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N 
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331; 
www.mafmc.org.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 
526-5255. The Council's website, www.mafmc.org also has details on the 
meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and 
briefing materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the agenda, 
although agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be 
noted on the Council's website when possible).

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Executive Committee Meeting (Closed Session)

Review and recommend new SSC (membership)
Review Award of Excellence nominations

Short-Term Forecasts of Species Distributions for Fisheries Management 
Project

(Dr. Malin Pinsky, Rutgers University and Dr. Alexa Fredston, 
University of California Santa Cruz)
Review results and discuss potential application and next steps

East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Update

Update from February 2023 East Coast Scenario Planning Summit and next 
steps

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee, Meeting as a Committee of 
the Whole Illex: Review 2023 and Set 2024-z 25 Specifications

Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, SSC, and staff
Review 2023 specifications and consider modifications if appropriate
Approve 2024-25 specifications

Illex Permit Action Follow-Up

Review NOAA Fisheries response to request for additional information 
regarding disapproval of Illex Permit Action
Consider the initiation of a framework to create Vessel Hold Baselines 
for permits in the Illex fishery

Council Convenes

Habitat Activities Update

(Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, Habitat and Ecosystem 
Services Division)
Presentation on activities of interest (aquaculture, wind, and other 
projects) in the region

Ocean City Video Boat Count Project

Review results

Update From ACCSP on Atlantic Recreational Data Implementation Plan

(Geoffrey White, Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program)
Update on development process and 2023-2027 priorities

Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Update

(Katherine Papacostas, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and 
Technology)
Update on 2023 MRIP priorities and proposed actions in response to 
National Academies Study committee recommendations regarding 
recreational data

Scup Federal Recreational Season

Review recent ASMFC Board recommendation to NOAA Fisheries to 
reconsider previously adopted seasonal closure
Determine if similar action by the Council is warranted

2023 Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem Report

(Dr. Sarah Gaichas, NEFSC)
Review and provide feedback

NOAA's National Seafood Strategy

(Michael Rubino, NOAA Fisheries)
Review of NOAA's proposed strategy

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Business Session

Committee Reports (SSC); Executive Director's Report; Organization 
Reports; and Liaison Reports

Other Business and General Public Comment

    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 
those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these 
meetings. Actions 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 Council's intent to take final action 
to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aid should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526-5251, at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.


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    Dated: March 13, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-05397 Filed 3-15-23; 8:45 am]
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