U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee Public Meeting, 33871-33872 [2023-11129]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 101 / Thursday, May 25, 2023 / Notices The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Skate 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, June 12, 2023, at 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: Webinar registration URL information: https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ 6275718133240268631. 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: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Agenda The Skate Advisory Panel will meet to provide final input on the development of a white paper regarding thorny skate. They will consider recent work by the Plan Development Team on the performance of skate possession limits and make recommendations to the Committee on the development of possession limit alternatives to consider along with fishing year 2024–25 specifications. This could include revising the skate bait and wing possession limit, increasing the possession limit for barndoor skate, and/or allowing smooth skate possession. 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 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 May 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 22, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–11214 Filed 5–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee Public Meeting U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of a virtual meeting of the U. S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee (Committee). The meeting is open to the public and an opportunity for oral and written comments will be provided. DATES: The meeting will be held both virtually and in person from June 27, 2023 to June 29, 2023. Sessions will occur from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PDT) on both June 27, 2023 and June 28, 2023. Session will occur from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (PDT) on June 29, 2023. Written public comments should be received by the Designated Federal Official by June 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 7700 Sandholdt Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039. To register for the meeting and/ or submit public comments, use this link https://forms.gle/ rFe9EE5XNnhw5VvE7 or email Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for instructions and other information about public participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal Official, U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee, U.S. IOOS Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone 240–533–9455; Fax 301– 713–3281; email krisa.arzayus@ noaa.gov or visit the U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee website at https:// ioos.noaa.gov/community/u-s-ioosadvisory-committee/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established by the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33871 NOAA Administrator as directed by section 12304 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act, part of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111– 11), and reauthorized under the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020 (Pub. L. No: 116– 271). The Committee advises the NOAA Administrator and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC) on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 12302 and section 12304 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 and other appropriate matters as the Under Secretary may refer to the Committee for review and advice. The Committee will provide advice on: (a) administration, operation, management, and maintenance of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System (the System); (b) expansion and periodic modernization and upgrade of technology components of the System; (c) identification of end-user communities, their needs for information provided by the System, and the System’s effectiveness in disseminating information to end-user communities and to the general public; and (d) additional priorities, including— (1) a national surface current mapping network designed to improve fine scale sea surface mapping using high frequency radar technology and other emerging technologies to address national priorities, including Coast Guard search and rescue operation planning and harmful algal bloom forecasting and detection that— (i) is comprised of existing high frequency radar and other sea surface current mapping infrastructure operated by national programs and regional coastal observing systems; (ii) incorporates new high frequency radar assets or other fine scale sea surface mapping technology assets, and other assets needed to fill gaps in coverage on United States coastlines; and (iii) follows a deployment plan that prioritizes closing gaps in high frequency radar infrastructure in the United States, starting with areas demonstrating significant sea surface current data needs, especially in areas where additional data will improve Coast Guard search and rescue models; (2) fleet acquisition for unmanned maritime systems for deployment and data integration to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle; E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1 33872 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 101 / Thursday, May 25, 2023 / Notices Carl C. Gouldman, Director, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Office, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Matters To Be Considered AGENCY: The meeting will focus on: (1) ocean observations and West Coast collaborations, and (2) continuing to work on the phase 2 recommendations from the committee workplan. The latest version of the agenda will be posted at https://ioos.noaa.gov/ community/u-s-ioos-advisorycommittee/. The times and the agenda topics described here are subject to change. Public Comment Instructions lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal Official by phone (240–533–9455) or email (Krisa.Arzayus@noaa.gov) or to Laura Gewain (Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov) by June 13, 2023. (3) an integrative survey program for application of unmanned maritime systems to the real-time or near realtime collection and transmission of sea floor, water column, and sea surface data on biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and hydrography; (4) remote sensing and data assimilation to develop new analytical methodologies to assimilate data from the System into hydrodynamic models; (5) integrated, multi-State monitoring to assess sources, movement, and fate of sediments in coastal regions; (6) a multi-region marine sound monitoring system to be— (i) planned in consultation with the IOOC, NOAA, the Department of the Navy, and academic research institutions; and (ii) developed, installed, and operated in coordination with NOAA, the Department of the Navy, and academic research institutions; and (e) any other purpose identified by the Administrator or the Council. The meeting will be open to public participation (check agenda on website to confirm time). The Committee expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three (3) minutes. Written comments should be received by the Designated Federal Official by June 20, 2023, to provide sufficient time for Committee review. Written comments received after June 20, 2023, will be distributed to the Committee, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. To submit written comments, please fill out the brief form at https://forms.gle/ rFe9EE5XNnhw5VvE7 or email your comments, your name as it appears on your driver’s license, and the organization/company affiliation you represent to Laura Gewain, Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 May 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 [FR Doc. 2023–11129 Filed 5–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO–C–2023–0006] Future Strategies in Anticounterfeiting and Antipiracy United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public roundtable and request for comments. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is working across government and with the private sector to address counterfeiting and piracy. As part of that effort, the USPTO wants to learn what interested parties are observing and seeks their insights into anticounterfeiting and antipiracy strategies. In particular, the USPTO requests information on current anticounterfeiting and antipiracy strategies that have proven effective, as well as ideas for future strategies. To facilitate discussion among members of the public regarding the future of anticounterfeiting and antipiracy, the USPTO will host a roundtable on the topics listed in this notice on October 3. Any additional roundtables will be announced through the Federal Register. DATES: Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 23, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments and responses to the questions below by one of the following methods: (1) Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (at the homepage, enter ‘‘PTO–C–2023–0006’’ in the ‘‘Search’’’ box, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments). 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 101 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33871-33872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11129]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS[supreg]) Advisory 
Committee Public Meeting

AGENCY: U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS[supreg]), National 
Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a virtual meeting of the U. S. 
Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS[supreg]) Advisory Committee 
(Committee). The meeting is open to the public and an opportunity for 
oral and written comments will be provided.

DATES: The meeting will be held both virtually and in person from June 
27, 2023 to June 29, 2023. Sessions will occur from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
(PDT) on both June 27, 2023 and June 28, 2023. Session will occur from 
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (PDT) on June 29, 2023. Written public comments should 
be received by the Designated Federal Official by June 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 7700 Sandholdt Rd, Moss Landing, 
CA 95039. To register for the meeting and/or submit public comments, 
use this link https://forms.gle/rFe9EE5XNnhw5VvE7 or email 
[email protected]. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for instructions 
and other information about public participation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal 
Official, U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee, U.S. IOOS Program, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone 240-533-9455; Fax 301-713-
3281; email [email protected] or visit the U.S. IOOS Advisory 
Committee website at https://ioos.noaa.gov/community/u-s-ioos-advisory-committee/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established by the NOAA 
Administrator as directed by section 12304 of the Integrated Coastal 
and Ocean Observation System Act, part of the Omnibus Public Land 
Management Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-11), and reauthorized under the 
Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020 (Pub. L. No: 
116-271). The Committee advises the NOAA Administrator and the 
Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC) on matters related to 
the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 12302 and 
section 12304 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System 
Act of 2009 and other appropriate matters as the Under Secretary may 
refer to the Committee for review and advice.
    The Committee will provide advice on:
    (a) administration, operation, management, and maintenance of the 
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System (the System);
    (b) expansion and periodic modernization and upgrade of technology 
components of the System;
    (c) identification of end-user communities, their needs for 
information provided by the System, and the System's effectiveness in 
disseminating information to end-user communities and to the general 
public; and
    (d) additional priorities, including--
    (1) a national surface current mapping network designed to improve 
fine scale sea surface mapping using high frequency radar technology 
and other emerging technologies to address national priorities, 
including Coast Guard search and rescue operation planning and harmful 
algal bloom forecasting and detection that--
    (i) is comprised of existing high frequency radar and other sea 
surface current mapping infrastructure operated by national programs 
and regional coastal observing systems;
    (ii) incorporates new high frequency radar assets or other fine 
scale sea surface mapping technology assets, and other assets needed to 
fill gaps in coverage on United States coastlines; and
    (iii) follows a deployment plan that prioritizes closing gaps in 
high frequency radar infrastructure in the United States, starting with 
areas demonstrating significant sea surface current data needs, 
especially in areas where additional data will improve Coast Guard 
search and rescue models;
    (2) fleet acquisition for unmanned maritime systems for deployment 
and data integration to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle;

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    (3) an integrative survey program for application of unmanned 
maritime systems to the real-time or near real-time collection and 
transmission of sea floor, water column, and sea surface data on 
biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and hydrography;
    (4) remote sensing and data assimilation to develop new analytical 
methodologies to assimilate data from the System into hydrodynamic 
models;
    (5) integrated, multi-State monitoring to assess sources, movement, 
and fate of sediments in coastal regions;
    (6) a multi-region marine sound monitoring system to be--
    (i) planned in consultation with the IOOC, NOAA, the Department of 
the Navy, and academic research institutions; and
    (ii) developed, installed, and operated in coordination with NOAA, 
the Department of the Navy, and academic research institutions; and
    (e) any other purpose identified by the Administrator or the 
Council.

Matters To Be Considered

    The meeting will focus on: (1) ocean observations and West Coast 
collaborations, and (2) continuing to work on the phase 2 
recommendations from the committee workplan. The latest version of the 
agenda will be posted at https://ioos.noaa.gov/community/u-s-ioos-advisory-committee/. The times and the agenda topics described here are 
subject to change.

Public Comment Instructions

    The meeting will be open to public participation (check agenda on 
website to confirm time). The Committee expects that public statements 
presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously 
submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or 
group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of 
three (3) minutes. Written comments should be received by the 
Designated Federal Official by June 20, 2023, to provide sufficient 
time for Committee review. Written comments received after June 20, 
2023, will be distributed to the Committee, but may not be reviewed 
prior to the meeting date. To submit written comments, please fill out 
the brief form at https://forms.gle/rFe9EE5XNnhw5VvE7 or email your 
comments, your name as it appears on your driver's license, and the 
organization/company affiliation you represent to Laura Gewain, 
[email protected].

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal 
Official by phone (240-533-9455) or email ([email protected]) or 
to Laura Gewain ([email protected]) by June 13, 2023.

Carl C. Gouldman,
Director, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Office, National Ocean 
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-11129 Filed 5-24-23; 8:45 am]
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