Marine Mammals; File No. 27607, 1554-1555 [2024-00349]
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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.
Note: The times and sequence
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change.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: January 5, 2024.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Pacific Fishery Management Council;
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National Marine Fisheries
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
The Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Pacific Council)
will convene a meeting of the Scientific
and Statistical Committee’s (SSC)
Groundfish Subcommittee (GFSC) to
review public comments associated
with the 2021 stock assessment and
2023 rebuilding analyses of quillback
rockfish off California. The SSC GFSC
meeting is open to the public and will
be conducted in person with a web
broadcast that provides the opportunity
for remote public comment.
DATES: The SSC GFSC meeting will be
held Friday, January 26, 2024 from 8:30
a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (Pacific standard
time) or when business for the day has
been completed.
ADDRESSES: The SSC GFSC meeting will
be held in the Wallingford/Fremont
Rooms of the Watertown Hotel/Inn,
4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA
98105; telephone 206–826–4242.
This meeting is being conducted in
person with a web broadcast that
provides the opportunity for remote
public comment. Specific meeting
information, materials, and instructions
for how to connect to the meeting
remotely will be provided in the
meeting announcement on the Pacific
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email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt
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Council address: Pacific Fishery
Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
OR 97220–1384.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marlene A. Bellman, Staff Officer,
Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–
2414, email: marlene.bellman@
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The
purpose of the SSC GFSC meeting is to
review public comments associated
with the 2021 stock assessment and
2023 rebuilding analyses of quillback
rockfish off California, as provided
during the November 2023 Pacific
Council meeting. The review meeting
will follow Terms of Reference designed
for this specific review as requested by
the Pacific Council, as well as SSC
operational guidelines.
No management actions will be
decided by the SSC GFSC. The meeting
participants’ role will be the
development of recommendations and
reports for consideration by the full SSC
and Pacific Council at the March 2024
meeting in Fresno, California.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in the meeting agendas may
be discussed, those issues may not be
the subject of formal action during these
meetings. Action will be restricted to
those issues specifically listed in this
document and any issues arising after
publication of this document 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 intent to take final action to address
the emergency.
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interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Mr. Kris
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days prior to the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: January 5, 2024.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XD636]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27607
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
Sean Todd, Ph.D., College of the
Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor,
ME 04609, has applied in due form for
a permit for scientific research on
marine mammal parts.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before February 9, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
the Applications and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) home page,
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
selecting File No. 27607 from the list of
available applications. These documents
are also available upon written request
via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@
noaa.gov.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted via email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
include File No. 27607 in the subject
line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@
noaa.gov. The request should set forth
the specific reasons why a hearing on
this application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
Markin, Ph.D., or Shasta McClenahan,
Ph.D., (301) 427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.), and the regulations governing
the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226).
The applicant proposes to receive,
import, and export parts for research
from up to 150 individual cetaceans and
500 individual pinnipeds of any
species, annually. Sources of parts may
include animals in foreign countries
stranded alive or dead or that died
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during rehabilitation; and other
authorized persons. Parts from U.S.
stranded animals received under
separate authorization may be exported
for analysis. The parts would be used to
understand persistent organic
pollutants, heavy metals, and trace
elements in marine mammals. The
permit would be valid for 5 years from
the date of issuance.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of the
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: January 5, 2024.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council; Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of hybrid meeting open
to the public offering both in-person and
virtual options for participation.
AGENCY:
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council (Council) will
hold a 4-day hybrid meeting to consider
actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico
fisheries in the exclusive economic zone
(EEZ).
DATES: The meeting will convene
Monday, January 29 through Thursday,
February 1, 2024, 8:30 a.m.—5 p.m.,
CST daily.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting address: The meeting will
take place at Hyatt Centric French
Quarter, located at 800 Iberville Street,
New Orleans, LA 70112.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico
Fishery Management Council, 4107 W.
Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL
33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
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Dr.
Carrie Simmons, Executive Director,
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Monday, January 29, 2024; 8:30 a.m.–
5 p.m., CST
The meeting will begin with the
Administrative/Budget Committee
reviewing and discussing the Proposed
Standing and Special Scientific and
Statistical Committee (SSC)
Reorganization for June 2024
Appointments, Ad Hoc and Standing
Advisory Panels, Proposed 2024
Activities and Budget, and the 2020–
2023 Administrative Award Anticipated
Funding and Proposed Carryover
Projects. The committee will review and
approve Proposal Activities for Phase II
Inflation Reduction Act Funding for the
Regional Management Councils and
finalize the Steering Committee makeup
for the Recreational Initiative.
The Law Enforcement Committee will
review summaries from the Law
Enforcement Technical Committee
discussion on Red Snapper Individual
Fishing Quota (IFQ) Advanced Landings
Notifications and additional topics.
The Data Collection Committee will
receive a summary report from the Ad
Hoc Charter For-hire Data Collection
Advisory Panel meeting including
recommendations and next steps for
For-hire Electronic Reporting. Hold a
discussion on Marine Recreational
Information Program-Fishing Effort
Survey (MRIP–FES) Inventory and
Action Plan for the Gulf of Mexico and
receive an update on the Status of the
Timeline on the Implementation of the
Commercial Logbooks.
The Shrimp Committee will receive
an update on Early Adopter Program for
Shrimp Cellular Vessel Monitoring
Systems (cVMS) and discuss Shrimp
Future Project: Workshops to Address
Current Challenges and Future Scenario
Planning.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024; 8:30 a.m.–
5 p.m., CST
The Reef Fish Committee will review
and discuss draft options for
Modification of Mid-Water Snapper
Complex Composition and Catch Limits,
Gag Grouper Management Measures and
Final Action: Draft Abbreviated
Framework Action: Modifications to
Catch Limits for Gulf of Mexico Lane
Snapper. The committee will also
review Permit Requirements for
Participation in Individual Fishing
Quota (IFQ) Programs and review the
2023 Gulf Red Grouper Recreational
Landings and Quota Closure.
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The Sustainable Fisheries Committee
will discuss Allocations and Allocation
Review Policy and Summary of SSC
Discussion on Incorporation Social
Science Theory and methods in
Ecosystem Assessments.
Immediately following the
Sustainable Fisheries Committee,
National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) will Host a General Question
and Answer Session.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024; 8:30
a.m.–5 p.m., CST
The Outreach and Education
Committee will review the 2023
Communications Improvement Plan
Progress and 2023 Analytics, 2023 InPerson Event Outreach Progress and
2024 Plan, and Communications
Guidelines Book Review. The
committee will discuss Fishery
Ecosystem Plan Outreach, Coastal
Migratory Pelagics Stakeholder
Engagement and Management Timeline
Tool. The committee will receive an
update on Return ‘Em Right Best
Practices Manual and review other
items from the O&E Technical
Committee Summary.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., CST, the
Council will reconvene with a Call to
Order, Announcements and
Introductions, Adoption of Agenda and
Approval of Minutes. The Council will
receive updates on NMFS National
Seafood Strategy Regional
Implementation Plan, update from
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
(BOEM) on Wind Energy Development
in the Gulf of Mexico and Opportunities
to Advance Equity and Environmental
Justice (EEJ) in Gulf of Mexico Fisheries
through the Southeast EEJ
Implementation Plan; and, discuss
Exempted Fishing Permit Application.
Following lunch, the Council will
hold public comment testimony from
1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., CST for Final
Action Item: Draft Abbreviated
Framework Action: Modifications to
Catch Limits for Gulf of Mexico Lane
Snapper, receive comments on the
Southeast EEJ Implementation Plan and
Exempted Fishing Permit Application;
including, open testimony on other
fishery issues or concerns. Public
comment may begin earlier than 1:30
p.m. CST but will not conclude before
that time. Persons wishing to give
public testimony in-person must register
at the registration kiosk in the meeting
room. Persons wishing to give public
testimony virtually must sign up via the
link on the Council website.
Registration for virtual testimony is
open at the start of the meeting,
Monday, January 29, at 8:30 a.m., CST
and closes 1 hour before public
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XD636]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27607
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Sean Todd, Ph.D., College of the
Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, has applied in due
form for a permit for scientific research on marine mammal parts.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 9, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the
``Features'' box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File
No. 27607 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
[email protected].
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to [email protected]. Please include File No. 27607 in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request via email to [email protected]. The request
should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application
would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Markin, Ph.D., or Shasta
McClenahan, Ph.D., (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking
and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226).
The applicant proposes to receive, import, and export parts for
research from up to 150 individual cetaceans and 500 individual
pinnipeds of any species, annually. Sources of parts may include
animals in foreign countries stranded alive or dead or that died
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during rehabilitation; and other authorized persons. Parts from U.S.
stranded animals received under separate authorization may be exported
for analysis. The parts would be used to understand persistent organic
pollutants, heavy metals, and trace elements in marine mammals. The
permit would be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.
Dated: January 5, 2024.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-00349 Filed 1-9-24; 8:45 am]
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