Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Cook Inlet Salmon; Public Hearing, 25382-25383 [2023-08794]

Download as PDF 25382 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2023 / Notices Shelley Spedden, (302) 526–5251 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 21, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08820 Filed 4–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 5 days prior to the meeting. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC902] Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. South Atlantic 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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting via webinar of its Snapper Grouper Recreational Permitting and Reporting Technical Advisory Panel (AP) to discuss reporting and permitting alternatives for the private recreational snapper grouper fishery. DATES: The AP meeting will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. Webinar registration is required. Details are included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, SAFMC; phone: (843) 302–8440 or toll free: (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769– 4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting information, including the webinar registration link, online public comment form, agenda, and briefing book materials will be posted on the Council’s website at: https://safmc.net/ advisory-council-meetings/. Comments become part of the Administrative Record of the meeting and will automatically be posted to the website and available for Council consideration. At this meeting the AP will review guidance from the March 2023 Council meeting, further address a series of permit and education topics posed by the Council and provide feedback on potential benefits of a permit. 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:28 Apr 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 21, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08819 Filed 4–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC956] Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Cook Inlet Salmon; Public Hearing National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public hearing. AGENCY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will hold a public hearing via webinar regarding an amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Salmon Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Off Alaska (Salmon FMP). This FMP amendment would establish Federal management for the salmon fisheries in the Federal (EEZ) waters of upper Cook Inlet. DATES: The public hearing will take place via webinar on Thursday, May 18, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) and will conclude no later than 8 p.m. AKDT. NMFS may close the hearing 15 minutes after the conclusion of public testimony and after responding to any clarifying questions from hearing participants. Written public comments must be received by 5 p.m. AKDT Thursday, May 25, 2023. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually rather than at a physical SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 location. The link to the virtual public meeting is: https://meet.google.com/bgctjpu-qgt. A phone connection is also available by calling 1 731–393–1334 and entering the following pin number: 300 304 724#. You may submit written comments regarding salmon fisheries in the upper Cook Inlet EEZ identified by Docket ID NOAA–NMFS–2023–0065 by either of the following methods: • Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https:// www.regulations.gov, search for the Docket ID indicated above, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ or ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. • Mail: Submit written comments to Gretchen Harrington, Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Alaska Region NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99082–1668. Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Duncan, doug.duncan@noaa.gov, 907–586–7425, or Amy Hadfield, amy.hadfield@noaa.gov, 907–586–7376. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2023, to receive input from interested persons on the development of an amendment to the Salmon FMP and implementing regulations. Written and oral comments received at the public hearing will be taken into consideration by NMFS when preparing the amendment and implementing regulations. As a result of a 2016 Ninth Circuit ruling and the 2022 summary judgment opinion of the Alaska District Court in UCIDA, et al. v. NMFS, NMFS must implement an amendment to the Salmon FMP by May 1, 2024 to federally manage the salmon fisheries that occur in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters of upper Cook Inlet, consistent with Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) requirements. E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2023 / Notices At its April 2023 meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) considered amending the Salmon FMP to manage the salmon fishery in the Cook Inlet EEZ, but chose not to take action to recommend an FMP amendment. The analysis prepared for the proposed FMP amendment, NMFS’s motion for Alternative 3, and additional information and public documents are available on the Council’s meeting agenda under item ‘‘C1 Cook Inlet Salmon FMP Amendment—Final Action, Enforcement Committee Report’’, available at https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2983. Absent a Council recommendation, NMFS must prepare an FMP amendment and propose implementing regulations pursuant to MSA section 304(c) to meet a court deadline. After receiving public input, NMFS will choose from among the Federal management options included under Alternative 3 in the analysis prepared for the Council. NMFS staff will provide a brief opening statement before accepting public testimony for the record. The hearing will be recorded for the purpose of preparing transcripts of oral comments received. Attendees will be asked to identify themselves before joining the hearing. After joining the webinar, participants will be automatically muted. During the public testimony portion of the hearing, to indicate you would like to offer a comment press the ‘‘raise hand’’ icon, or if connected by phone, respond when asked. When it is your turn to offer your comment, the moderator will recognize and unmute you. Commenters will be asked to provide their full name and the identity of any organization on whose behalf they may be speaking. In the event that attendance at the public hearings is large, the time allotted for each commenter may be limited. Anyone wishing to make an oral statement at the public hearing is encouraged to also submit a written copy of their statement to NMFS during the comment period by either of the methods identified above (see ADDRESSES and DATES). There are no limits on the length of written comments. Written statements and supporting data and information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as oral statements provided during the public hearings. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, May 18, 2023, Webinar—starting at 5 p.m. AKDT and concluding no later than 8 p.m. AKDT. You may join the public virtual meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone by entering the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:28 Apr 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 following web address: https:// meet.google.com/bgc-tjpu-qgt and selecting ‘‘Join now.’’ Participants may also connect via phone by calling 1 731– 393–1334 and entering the following pin number when prompted: 300 304 724#. After the public hearing, NMFS will develop an FMP amendment and implementing regulation in the following months. NMFS will then publish a notice in the Federal Register that the FMP amendment is available for a 60-day public comment period, as required by MSA 304(c)(4)(B). At the same time, NMFS will publish proposed regulations in the Federal Register for a 60-day public comment period, consistent with MSA 304(c)(6). The Council will be invited to submit comments and recommendations on the FMP amendment and proposed regulations during the public comment periods. Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Doug Duncan, doug.duncan@noaa.gov, 907–586–7425, or Amy Hadfield, amy.hadfield@ noaa.gov, 907–586–7376 at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: April 21, 2023. Kelly Denit, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08794 Filed 4–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Information Session for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund’s First Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a public information session following the launch of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund’s first Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The event will provide an opportunity for the program team to discuss the technical aspects of the NOFO, as well as best practices for applicants navigating the federal awards process. The session will also provide interested applicants with the opportunity to ask questions. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25383 The meeting will be held May 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in-person at the U.S. Department of the Interior Yates Auditorium (1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20240). If you are unable to attend in person, please email InnovationFund@ntia.gov with questions you would like to be addressed during the question and answer portion at least two (2) days in advance of the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please refer to https://ntia.gov/page/ public-wireless-supply-chaininnovation-fund for the most up-to-date information on this event. Stakeholders can register to attend in-person at https://forms.office.com/g/rfmeqWFbt4. Please direct questions regarding this Notice to innovationfund@ntia.gov, indicating ‘‘Innovation Fund NOFO Launch’’ in the subject line, or if by mail, addressed to National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; or by telephone to Sarah Skaluba, 202–482– 3806. Please direct media inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs, press@ ntia.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: On August 9, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117–167, Div. A, Sect. 106, 136 Stat. 1392) into law, appropriating $1.5 billion for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (referred to subsequently herein as the ‘‘Innovation Fund’’), to support the promotion and deployment of open, interoperable, and standards-based radio access networks (RAN). The Innovation Fund is authorized under section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116–283; 47 U.S.C. 906(a)(1)). This historic investment aims to support U.S. leadership in the global telecommunications ecosystem, foster competition, lower costs for consumers and network operators, and strengthen our supply chain. This event will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Innovation Fund and the program’s first NOFO, as well as ask the program team questions. While not required, NTIA asks that attendees provide registration information prior to the event to include name, email address, and organization (optional). Attendees can register at https://forms.office.com/g/rfmeqWFbt4. DATES: E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25382-25383]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08794]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC956]


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Cook Inlet 
Salmon; Public Hearing

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

ACTION: Notice; public hearing.

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SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will hold a 
public hearing via webinar regarding an amendment to the Fishery 
Management Plan for the Salmon Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone 
(EEZ) Off Alaska (Salmon FMP). This FMP amendment would establish 
Federal management for the salmon fisheries in the Federal (EEZ) waters 
of upper Cook Inlet.

DATES: The public hearing will take place via webinar on Thursday, May 
18, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) and will 
conclude no later than 8 p.m. AKDT. NMFS may close the hearing 15 
minutes after the conclusion of public testimony and after responding 
to any clarifying questions from hearing participants. Written public 
comments must be received by 5 p.m. AKDT Thursday, May 25, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually rather than at a physical 
location. The link to the virtual public meeting is: https://meet.google.com/bgc-tjpu-qgt. A phone connection is also available by 
calling 1 731-393-1334 and entering the following pin number: 300 304 
724#.
    You may submit written comments regarding salmon fisheries in the 
upper Cook Inlet EEZ identified by Docket ID NOAA-NMFS-2023-0065 by 
either of the following methods:
     Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic comments via 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, 
search for the Docket ID indicated above, click the ``Comment Now!'' or 
``Comment'' icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach 
your comments.
     Mail: Submit written comments to Gretchen Harrington, 
Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Alaska 
Region NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99082-1668.
    Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments sent by any other 
method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end 
of the comment period. All comments received are a part of the public 
record and will generally be posted for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying 
information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, 
or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender 
will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter 
``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Duncan, [email protected], 
907-586-7425, or Amy Hadfield, [email protected], 907-586-7376.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS will hold a public hearing on May 18, 
2023, to receive input from interested persons on the development of an 
amendment to the Salmon FMP and implementing regulations. Written and 
oral comments received at the public hearing will be taken into 
consideration by NMFS when preparing the amendment and implementing 
regulations.
    As a result of a 2016 Ninth Circuit ruling and the 2022 summary 
judgment opinion of the Alaska District Court in UCIDA, et al. v. NMFS, 
NMFS must implement an amendment to the Salmon FMP by May 1, 2024 to 
federally manage the salmon fisheries that occur in the exclusive 
economic zone (EEZ) waters of upper Cook Inlet, consistent with 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) 
requirements.

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    At its April 2023 meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management 
Council (Council) considered amending the Salmon FMP to manage the 
salmon fishery in the Cook Inlet EEZ, but chose not to take action to 
recommend an FMP amendment. The analysis prepared for the proposed FMP 
amendment, NMFS's motion for Alternative 3, and additional information 
and public documents are available on the Council's meeting agenda 
under item ``C1 Cook Inlet Salmon FMP Amendment--Final Action, 
Enforcement Committee Report'', available at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/2983. Absent a Council 
recommendation, NMFS must prepare an FMP amendment and propose 
implementing regulations pursuant to MSA section 304(c) to meet a court 
deadline. After receiving public input, NMFS will choose from among the 
Federal management options included under Alternative 3 in the analysis 
prepared for the Council.
    NMFS staff will provide a brief opening statement before accepting 
public testimony for the record. The hearing will be recorded for the 
purpose of preparing transcripts of oral comments received. Attendees 
will be asked to identify themselves before joining the hearing. After 
joining the webinar, participants will be automatically muted. During 
the public testimony portion of the hearing, to indicate you would like 
to offer a comment press the ``raise hand'' icon, or if connected by 
phone, respond when asked. When it is your turn to offer your comment, 
the moderator will recognize and unmute you. Commenters will be asked 
to provide their full name and the identity of any organization on 
whose behalf they may be speaking. In the event that attendance at the 
public hearings is large, the time allotted for each commenter may be 
limited.
    Anyone wishing to make an oral statement at the public hearing is 
encouraged to also submit a written copy of their statement to NMFS 
during the comment period by either of the methods identified above 
(see ADDRESSES and DATES). There are no limits on the length of written 
comments. Written statements and supporting data and information 
submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same 
weight as oral statements provided during the public hearings.
    The schedule is as follows: Thursday, May 18, 2023, Webinar--
starting at 5 p.m. AKDT and concluding no later than 8 p.m. AKDT. You 
may join the public virtual meeting from a computer, tablet, or 
smartphone by entering the following web address: https://meet.google.com/bgc-tjpu-qgt and selecting ``Join now.'' Participants 
may also connect via phone by calling 1 731-393-1334 and entering the 
following pin number when prompted: 300 304 724#.
    After the public hearing, NMFS will develop an FMP amendment and 
implementing regulation in the following months. NMFS will then publish 
a notice in the Federal Register that the FMP amendment is available 
for a 60-day public comment period, as required by MSA 304(c)(4)(B). At 
the same time, NMFS will publish proposed regulations in the Federal 
Register for a 60-day public comment period, consistent with MSA 
304(c)(6). The Council will be invited to submit comments and 
recommendations on the FMP amendment and proposed regulations during 
the public comment periods.

Special Accommodations

    Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Doug Duncan, [email protected], 907-586-7425, 
or Amy Hadfield, [email protected], 907-586-7376 at least 5 working 
days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: April 21, 2023.
Kelly Denit,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-08794 Filed 4-25-23; 8:45 am]
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