Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel, 51305-51306 [2023-16583]

Download as PDF 51305 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 148 / Thursday, August 3, 2023 / Notices TABLE 1—TAKE ANALYSIS—Continued Authorized take Species Beaked whales ................................................................................................ Rough-toothed dolphin .................................................................................... Bottlenose dolphin ........................................................................................... Clymene dolphin .............................................................................................. Atlantic spotted dolphin ................................................................................... Pantropical spotted dolphin ............................................................................. Spinner dolphin ................................................................................................ Striped dolphin ................................................................................................. Fraser’s dolphin ............................................................................................... Risso’s dolphin ................................................................................................. Melon-headed whale ....................................................................................... Pygmy killer whale ........................................................................................... False killer whale ............................................................................................. Killer whale ...................................................................................................... Short-finned pilot whale ................................................................................... 4,644 798 3,783 2,247 1,511 10,196 2,732 878 252 660 1,476 347 553 7 427 Scaled take 1 469.0 229.2 1,085.8 644.8 433.7 2,926.1 784.1 251.9 72.4 194.7 435.4 102.5 163 n/a 126.0 Abundance 2 3,768 4,853 176,108 11,895 74,785 102,361 25,114 5,229 1,665 3,764 7,003 2,126 3,204 267 1,981 Percent abundance 12.4 4.7 0.6 5.4 0.6 2.9 3.1 4.8 4.3 5.2 6.2 4.8 5.1 2.6 6.4 1 Scalar ratios were applied to ‘‘Authorized Take’’ values as described at 86 FR 5322, 5404 (January 19, 2021) to derive scaled take numbers shown here. 2 Best abundance estimate. For most taxa, the best abundance estimate for purposes of comparison with take estimates is considered here to be the model-predicted abundance (Roberts et al., 2016). For those taxa where a density surface model predicting abundance by month was produced, the maximum mean seasonal abundance was used. For those taxa where abundance is not predicted by month, only mean annual abundance is available. For Rice’s whale and the killer whale, the larger estimated SAR abundance estimate is used. 3 Includes 21 takes by Level A harassment and 377 takes by Level B harassment. Scalar ratio is applied to takes by Level B harassment only; small numbers determination made on basis of scaled Level B harassment take plus authorized Level A harassment take. Based on the analysis contained herein of Anadarko’s proposed survey activity described in its LOA application and the anticipated take of marine mammals, NMFS finds that small numbers of marine mammals will be taken relative to the affected species or stock sizes (i.e., less than one-third of the best available abundance estimate) and therefore the taking is of no more than small numbers. Authorization NMFS has determined that the level of taking for this LOA request is consistent with the findings made for the total taking allowable under the incidental take regulations and that the amount of take authorized under the LOA is of no more than small numbers. Accordingly, we have issued an LOA to Anadarko authorizing the take of marine mammals incidental to its geophysical survey activity, as described above. Dated: July 31, 2023. Kimberly Damon-Randall, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. 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DATES: The AP meeting and webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring Hotel, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The meeting will also be accessible via WebEx webinar/ conference call. Conference call and webinar access information are available at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/ event/september-2023-hms-advisorypanel-meeting. Participants accessing the webinar are strongly encouraged to log/dial in 15 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 minutes prior to the meeting. NMFS will show the presentations via webinar and allow public comment during identified times on the agenda. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Cooper at 301–427–8503 or Peter.Cooper@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Atlantic HMS fisheries (tunas, billfish, swordfish, and sharks) are managed under the authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). The 2006 Consolidated Atlantic HMS Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and its amendments are implemented by regulations at 50 CFR part 635. The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires the establishment of APs and requires NMFS to consult with and consider the comments and views of AP members during the preparation and implementation of FMPs or FMP amendments (16 U.S.C. 1854(g)(1)(A)– (B)). NMFS meets with the HMS AP approximately twice each year to consider potential alternatives for the conservation and management of Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish, and shark fisheries, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act. For this meeting, we anticipate discussing, among other topics: • Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP regarding spatial management; and • Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery year in review. E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 51306 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 148 / Thursday, August 3, 2023 / Notices We also anticipate inviting other NMFS offices, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to provide updates, if available, on their activities relevant to HMS fisheries. Additional information on the meetings and a copy of the draft agenda will be posted prior to the meeting (see ADDRESSES). All members of the public will have virtual access to the meeting available via webinar and status updates of inperson public access to the meeting will be available on the NMFS website (see ADDRESSES). The meeting location is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 148 (Thursday, August 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51305-51306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16583]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD204]


Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Meeting of the Atlantic Highly 
Migratory Species Advisory Panel

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

ACTION: Notice of public meeting and webinar/conference call.

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SUMMARY: NMFS will hold a 2-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) 
Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in September 2023. The intent of the 
meeting is to consider options for the conservation and management of 
Atlantic HMS. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The AP meeting and webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 
6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Silver 
Spring Hotel, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The meeting 
will also be accessible via WebEx webinar/conference call. Conference 
call and webinar access information are available at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/event/september-2023-hms-advisory-panel-meeting.
    Participants accessing the webinar are strongly encouraged to log/
dial in 15 minutes prior to the meeting. NMFS will show the 
presentations via webinar and allow public comment during identified 
times on the agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Cooper at 301-427-8503 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Atlantic HMS fisheries (tunas, billfish, 
swordfish, and sharks) are managed under the authority of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 
16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (16 
U.S.C. 971 et seq.). The 2006 Consolidated Atlantic HMS Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP) and its amendments are implemented by regulations 
at 50 CFR part 635.
    The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires the establishment of APs and 
requires NMFS to consult with and consider the comments and views of AP 
members during the preparation and implementation of FMPs or FMP 
amendments (16 U.S.C. 1854(g)(1)(A)-(B)). NMFS meets with the HMS AP 
approximately twice each year to consider potential alternatives for 
the conservation and management of Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish, 
and shark fisheries, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
    For this meeting, we anticipate discussing, among other topics:
     Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP regarding 
spatial management; and
     Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery year in review.

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    We also anticipate inviting other NMFS offices, the U.S. Coast 
Guard, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to provide updates, if 
available, on their activities relevant to HMS fisheries. Additional 
information on the meetings and a copy of the draft agenda will be 
posted prior to the meeting (see ADDRESSES).
    All members of the public will have virtual access to the meeting 
available via webinar and status updates of in-person public access to 
the meeting will be available on the NMFS website (see ADDRESSES). The 
meeting location is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Peter Cooper at 301-427-8503, at least 7 days 
prior to the meeting.

    Dated: July 31, 2023.
Jennifer M. Wallace.
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
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