Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 31247 [2023-10422]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 16, 2023 / Notices webinar to listen-in only by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and click on the Council meeting on the calendar. The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change as required to effectively address the issue, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on the website as they become available. Although other 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 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 that 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 or accommodations should be directed to Kathy Pereira, (813) 348–1630, at least 15 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 11, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–10417 Filed 5–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD011] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its Social Science Planning Committee (SSPC) meeting to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 31, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Hawaii lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 May 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 Standard Time (HST). See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE for the agenda. The meeting will be held by web conference via Webex. Instructions for 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A public comment period will be provided in the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meeting will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. ADDRESSES: Agenda Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Reports A. Socioeconomic Modules 2022 Report Updates B. Fisher Observations 4. Socioeconomic Considerations for Council Actions and Issues A. Territory Bottomfish Management Unit Species Revision B. Multi-year Territorial Bigeye Tuna Catch and Allocation Specifications C. Review of the American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area Impacts D. Proposed Designation of a National Marine Sanctuary for the Pacific Remote Islands 5. National Standard 4 (Allocation) and 8 (Fishing Communities) Guidance Review 6. Review of Research Priorities 7. Project Updates 8. Public Comment 9. Discussion and Recommendations 10. Other Business Special Accommodations The meeting is physically 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: May 11, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–10422 Filed 5–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 31247 Sfmt 4703 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD008] 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 Monkfish Research Set-Aside (RSA) Working Group 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, June 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. Webinar registration URL information: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/1546553695344469849. 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: Agenda The Monkfish Research Set-Aside Working Group will meet to discuss expectations for the working group. This includes a review of the work plan, timing, and objectives of the work. They will also discuss the 2019 Program Review of New England Research SetAside Programs. Evaluate the findings and recommendations of the report specific to monkfish and determine which, if any, should be further considered. They will discuss challenges and opportunities to improve the Monkfish RSA program. Identify a list of challenges and potential solutions that can be further evaluated by working group members. Other business may be discussed, as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come 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 E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-10422]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD011]


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold its Social Science Planning Committee (SSPC) meeting to discuss 
and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western 
Pacific Region.

DATES: The meeting will be held on May 31, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 
Hawaii Standard Time (HST). See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the 
agenda.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by web conference via Webex. 
Instructions for 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, 
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A public comment period will be provided in 
the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. 
The meeting will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled 
business.

Agenda

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Reports
    A. Socioeconomic Modules 2022 Report Updates
    B. Fisher Observations
4. Socioeconomic Considerations for Council Actions and Issues
    A. Territory Bottomfish Management Unit Species Revision
    B. Multi-year Territorial Bigeye Tuna Catch and Allocation 
Specifications
    C. Review of the American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area 
Impacts
    D. Proposed Designation of a National Marine Sanctuary for the 
Pacific Remote Islands
5. National Standard 4 (Allocation) and 8 (Fishing Communities) 
Guidance Review
6. Review of Research Priorities
7. Project Updates
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations
10. Other Business

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically 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: May 11, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-10422 Filed 5-15-23; 8:45 am]
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