Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meetings, 35814-35815 [2024-09571]

Download as PDF 35814 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 86 / Thursday, May 2, 2024 / Notices TABLE 1—REQUESTED EXEMPTIONS—Continued CFR citation Regulation Need for exemption § 697.19 ....................................................................... Trap limit requirements .................. § 697.19(j) .................................................................... Trap tag requirements ................... §§ 697.20(a)(7), 697.20(a)(8), 697.20(b)(5), 697.20(b)(6), 697.20(d), and 697.20(g). Possession restrictions .................. § 697.21(a) .................................................................. Gear identification and marking requirements. To allow for four additional traps per vessel (20 total). To allow for the use of four untagged traps per vessel (20 total). To allow for onboard biological sampling of undersized, oversized, v-notched, and egg-bearing lobsters. To allow for the use of four unmarked traps per vessel (20 total). TABLE 2—PROJECT SUMMARY Project Project Project Project title .......................................................... start ......................................................... end .......................................................... objectives ................................................ Project location ................................................... Number of vessels .............................................. Number of trips ................................................... Trip duration (days) ............................................ Total number of days .......................................... Gear type(s) ........................................................ Number of tows or sets ...................................... Duration of tows or sets ..................................... khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Project Narrative The participants would place four EBP traps on two of their existing trawls (two EBP traps per trawl) and haul them up to twice per trip (for a total of up to four hauls per trip) during the course of the vessel’s normal fishing activity. The EBP traps are 80-centimeter (cm) square traps based on a modified crawfish trap. They have four square openings, measuring less than 2 inches (5.08 cm), which lead to ramps that drop the lobsters into a baited kitchen. Inside the traps, there are additional ramps that lead the lobsters to four cylindrical parlors with vertical openings. The traps are attached to cement runners that provide weight and maintain proper orientation. The crews would rig the EBP traps within Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan-compliant commercial trawls, resulting in no additional end lines. Each vessel would fish four traps above their allocation, but would remain within the universal Area 3 trap cap. At each haul, crews would record, and immediately release, all bycatch and measure, sex, and release all lobsters from the EBP trap. They would also sample catch in two standard traps within the trawl as control data. They would land and sell the legal catch from the standard traps. The goal of this project is to test the selectivity of the EBP trap (versus ventless traps that often catch eel and crab), and the scalability of its use. If VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 May 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 Testing an EBP lobster trap on Georges Bank. 06/15/2024. 06/14/2025. To continue testing an early-benthic-phase lobster trap, which targets lobsters between 15and 60-mm carapace lengths, to determine its feasibility for broader use in lobster surveys. Offshore Gulf of Maine & Georges Bank; Statistical Areas 513, 522, 525, 526, 537, 561, and 562. Up to 5. 500. Up to 8. Up to 4,000. Trap/pot (modified—see project narrative). Up to 4 per trip; up to 2,000 total. ∼4 days. successful, EBP traps could be used in lobster surveys to provide information about larval-settlement patterns and juvenile nursery grounds. If approved, the applicant may request minor modifications and extensions to the EFP throughout the year. EFP modifications and extensions may be granted without further notice if they are deemed essential to facilitate completion of the proposed research and have minimal impacts that do not change the scope or impact of the initially approved EFP request. Any fishing activity conducted outside the scope of the exempted fishing activity would be prohibited. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 26, 2024. Everett Wayne Baxter, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–09502 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meetings Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)), Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of Federal advisory committee meetings. ACTION: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meetings of the Defense Science Board (DSB) will take place. DATES: Closed to the public Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed to the public Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed to the public Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed to the public Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The address of the closed meetings is 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Elizabeth J. Kowalski, Designated Federal Officer (DFO): (703) 571–0081 (Voice), (703) 697–1860 (Facsimile), elizabeth.j.kowalski.civ@mail.mil, (Email). Mailing address is Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3140. Website: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dsb/. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These meetings are being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), 5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 86 / Thursday, May 2, 2024 / Notices ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’), and sections 102–3.140 and 102–3.150 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Purpose of the Meetings: The mission of the DSB is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the DoD’s scientific and technical enterprise. The objective of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the DSB’s mission. DSB membership will discuss the 2024 DSB Summer Study on Advanced Capabilities for Potential Future Conflict and classified strategies for continued development of symmetric and asymmetric capabilities. Agenda: The meeting will begin on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 8 a.m. Ms. Betsy Kowalski, DSB DFO, and Dr. Eric Evans, DSB Chair, will provide opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of the 2024 Summer Study on Advanced Capabilities for Potential Future Conflict. Next, the DSB will meet to discuss classified strategies that best enable DoD’s continued development of symmetric and asymmetric capabilities that will characterize future conflicts, including periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 5 p.m. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, starting at 8 a.m., the DSB will continue to meet to discuss classified strategies that best enable DoD’s continued development of symmetric and asymmetric capabilities that will characterize future conflicts, including periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 4 p.m. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Ms. Betsy Kowalski, DSB DFO, and Dr. Eric Evans, DSB Chair, will provide opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of the 2024 Summer Study on Advanced Capabilities for Potential Future Conflict. Next, the DSB will meet to discuss classified strategies that best enable DoD’s continued development of symmetric and asymmetric capabilities that will characterize future conflicts, including periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 5 p.m. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, starting at 8 a.m., the DSB will continue to meet to discuss classified strategies that best enable DoD’s continued development of symmetric and asymmetric capabilities that will characterize future conflicts, including periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 4 p.m. Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102– 3.155, the DoD has determined that the DSB meetings will be closed to the public. Specifically, the USD(R&E), in consultation with the DoD Office of the General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meetings will be closed VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 May 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 to the public because they will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). The determination is based on the consideration that it is expected that discussions throughout will involve classified matters of national security concern. Such classified material is so intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of the overall meetings. To permit the meetings to be open to the public would preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish the ultimate utility of the DSB’s findings and recommendations to the Secretary of Defense and to the USD(R&E). Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the DSB at any time regarding its mission or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35814-35815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09571]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meetings

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering 
(USD(R&E)), Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meetings.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the 
following Federal Advisory Committee meetings of the Defense Science 
Board (DSB) will take place.

DATES: Closed to the public Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 
p.m.; closed to the public Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 
p.m.; closed to the public Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 
p.m.; closed to the public Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The address of the closed meetings is 4075 Wilson Blvd., 
Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Elizabeth J. Kowalski, Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO): (703) 571-0081 (Voice), (703) 697-1860 
(Facsimile), [email protected], (Email). Mailing 
address is Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3140. Website: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dsb/. The most up-to-date 
changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These meetings are being held under the 
provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) 
(commonly known as the ``Federal Advisory Committee Act'' or ``FACA''), 
5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the

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``Government in the Sunshine Act''), and sections 102-3.140 and 102-
3.150 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
    Purpose of the Meetings: The mission of the DSB is to provide 
independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the DoD's 
scientific and technical enterprise. The objective of the meeting is to 
obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the 
DSB's mission. DSB membership will discuss the 2024 DSB Summer Study on 
Advanced Capabilities for Potential Future Conflict and classified 
strategies for continued development of symmetric and asymmetric 
capabilities.
    Agenda: The meeting will begin on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 8 
a.m. Ms. Betsy Kowalski, DSB DFO, and Dr. Eric Evans, DSB Chair, will 
provide opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of 
the 2024 Summer Study on Advanced Capabilities for Potential Future 
Conflict. Next, the DSB will meet to discuss classified strategies that 
best enable DoD's continued development of symmetric and asymmetric 
capabilities that will characterize future conflicts, including 
periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 5 p.m. On Thursday, June 
27, 2024, starting at 8 a.m., the DSB will continue to meet to discuss 
classified strategies that best enable DoD's continued development of 
symmetric and asymmetric capabilities that will characterize future 
conflicts, including periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 4 
p.m. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Ms. 
Betsy Kowalski, DSB DFO, and Dr. Eric Evans, DSB Chair, will provide 
opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of the 2024 
Summer Study on Advanced Capabilities for Potential Future Conflict. 
Next, the DSB will meet to discuss classified strategies that best 
enable DoD's continued development of symmetric and asymmetric 
capabilities that will characterize future conflicts, including 
periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 5 p.m. On Thursday, July 
25, 2024, starting at 8 a.m., the DSB will continue to meet to discuss 
classified strategies that best enable DoD's continued development of 
symmetric and asymmetric capabilities that will characterize future 
conflicts, including periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 4 
p.m.
    Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 
CFR 102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the DSB meetings will be 
closed to the public. Specifically, the USD(R&E), in consultation with 
the DoD Office of the General Counsel, has determined in writing that 
the meetings will be closed to the public because they will consider 
matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). The determination is based on 
the consideration that it is expected that discussions throughout will 
involve classified matters of national security concern. Such 
classified material is so intertwined with the unclassified material 
that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions 
without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of the overall 
meetings. To permit the meetings to be open to the public would 
preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish the 
ultimate utility of the DSB's findings and recommendations to the 
Secretary of Defense and to the USD(R&E).
    Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 
CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, interested persons may submit a written 
statement for consideration by the DSB at any time regarding its 
mission or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting. 
Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement 
to the DSB DFO at the email address provided in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section at any point; however, if a written 
statement is not received at least three calendar days prior to a 
meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be 
provided to or considered by the DSB until a later date.

    Dated: April 26, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-09571 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
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