Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings, 44642-44643 [2024-11145]

Download as PDF 44642 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 21, 2024 / Notices Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 16, 2024. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–11146 Filed 5–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD972] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Guam Advisory Panel (AP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP, Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP, and the Mariana Archipelago FEP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) AP to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. DATES: The meetings will be held between June 4 and June 8, 2024. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Guam Advisory Panel (AP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP, Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP, and the Mariana Archipelago FEP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) AP meetings will be held in a hybrid format with in-person and remote participation (Webex) options available for the members and the public. In-person attendance for Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP members and public will be hosted at Cliff Pointe, ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 May 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 304 W. O’Brien Drive, Hagatña, GU, 96910. In-person attendance for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP members and public will be hosted at the Tedi of Samoa Suite 208B, P8C6+V2F, Fagotogo Village, AS, 96799. In person attendance for Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP members and public will be hosted at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI, 96813. In-person attendance for Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP members and public will be hosted at BRI Building Suite 205, Kopa Di Oru St., Garapan, Saipan, 96950. 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. Council address: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522– 8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Samoa FEP AP will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the Mariana Archipelago CNMI AP will meet on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All times listed are local island times. Public Comment periods will be provided in the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. (Chamorro Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last Advisory Panel (AP) Recommendations and Meeting 3. Feedback From the Fleet 4. Guam Fishery Issues and Activities A. 2024 Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Guam Module Report B. Updates on the Guam Bottomfish Rebuilding Plan PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5. National Marine Fisheries Service 2024 to 2025 Marianas Small Boat Survey 6. Updates on the Regional Data Collection Improvement Efforts 7. Other Business 8. Public Comment 9. Discussion and Recommendations Schedule and Agenda for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. (Samoa Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last AP Recommendations and Meeting 3. Feedback From the Fleet 4. American Samoa (AS) Fishery Issues and Activities A. 2024 Annual SAFE AS Module Report B. Status of the Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA) National Marine Sanctuary Proposal C. United States Stockholder Engagement on North Pacific Striped Marlin Rebuilding Plan 5. American Samoa Marine Conservation Plan 2024 to 2026 6. Other Business 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion and Recommendations Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Meeting Friday, June 7, 2024, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last AP Recommendations and Meeting 3. Feedback From the Fleet 4. Hawaii Fishery Issues and Activities A. 2024 Annual SAFE Hawaii Module Report B. Options for Specifying Annual Catch Limits for 2024 to 2027 C. Hawaii Small-Boat Fisheries Project Update D. Status of the PRIA and Northwest Hawaiian Island Sanctuary Proposal E. US Stakeholder Engagement on North Pacific Striped Marlin Rebuilding Plan 5. Biological Opinion Implementation Working Group Reports 6. Electronic Technologies Steering Committee Updates 7. Other Business 8. Public Comment 9. Discussion and Recommendation Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP Meeting Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Chamorro Standard Time) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the Last AP Recommendations and Meeting E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 21, 2024 / Notices 3. Feedback From the Fleet 4. CNMI Fishery Issues and Activities A. 2024 Annual SAFE CNMI Module Report B. Review of the Commercial Bottomfish Permit and Reporting 5. 2023–2026 CNMI Action Plan Updates 6. Other Business 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion and Recommendations Special Accommodations These meetings are 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 16, 2024. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–11145 Filed 5–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee Meeting Notice is hereby given of a virtual public meeting of the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC). IMDCC members will discuss Federal marine debris activities, with a particular emphasis on the topics identified in the section on Matters to Be Considered. DATES: The virtual public meeting will be held on June 10, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. eastern time (ET). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually using Google Meet. You can connect to the meeting using the website or phone number provided: Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/ kyy-fnbt-uwk Phone: +1 520–485–7666; PIN: 908 178 900# Attendance will be limited to the first 500 individuals to join the virtual meeting room. Refer to the IMDCC website at https://marinedebris.noaa. gov/our-work/IMDCC for the most up-todate information on the agenda and how to participate. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 May 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Ya’el Seid-Green, Executive Secretariat, IMDCC, Marine Debris Program; Phone 240–622–5910; Email yael.seid-green@ noaa.gov or visit the IMDCC website at https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/ourwork/IMDCC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The open meeting will include a presentation from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program on the new IMDCC recommendations for addressing marine debris, and the metrics that the IMDCC will use to analyze the effectiveness of those recommendations. The meeting will also include presentations from IMDCC member agencies on accomplishments and upcoming activities. The agenda topics described are subject to change. The latest version of the agenda will be posted at https://marinedebris.noaa. gov/our-work/IMDCC. Special Accommodations The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Closed captioning will be available. Requests for other auxiliary aids should be directed to Ya’el SeidGreen, Executive Secretariat at yael.seid-green@noaa.gov or 240–622– 5910 by May 29, 2024. Scott Lundgren, Director, Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–11040 Filed 5–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JS–P PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO–P–2024–0022] Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Request for nominations for the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees. AGENCY: The IMDCC is a multi-agency body responsible for coordinating a comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among Federal agencies, in cooperation and coordination with non-governmental organizations, industry, academia, States, Tribes, and other nations, as appropriate. Representatives meet to share information, assess and promote best management practices, and coordinate the Federal Government’s efforts to address marine debris. The Marine Debris Act establishes the IMDCC (33 U.S.C. 1954). The IMDCC submits biennial progress reports to Congress with updates on activities, achievements, strategies, and recommendations. NOAA serves as the Chairperson of the IMDCC. The meeting will be open to public attendance on June 10, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. There will not be a public comment period. The meeting will not be recorded. Matters To Be Considered National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 44643 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—America’s Innovation Agency—is seeking nominations for up to three members of its Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) to advise the Director of the USPTO on patent policy, and for up to three members of its Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) to advise the Director on trademark policy. Each new member, who can serve remotely, will serve a three-year term starting December 1, 2024. The members represent the interests of the public and the stakeholders of the USPTO. DATES: Nominations must be electronically transmitted on or before July 5, 2024. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to submit nominations will be required to electronically complete the appropriate Public Advisory Committee application form by entering detailed information and qualifications at https://bit.ly/ 4d9MlQy for the PPAC and https:// bit.ly/4aKhecY for the TPAC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shirin Bidel-Niyat, Chief of Staff, Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, at 571–272–8600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 29, 1999, the President signed into law the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (1999 Act). The 1999 Act established two Public Advisory Committees—the PPAC and the TPAC—to review the policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees of the USPTO. The America Invents Act Technical Corrections set staggered terms for the members of the Advisory Committees, with each term starting and ending on December 1. The PPAC and TPAC members shall: • Advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO on matters involving the policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees of the USPTO related to patents and trademarks, respectively (35 U.S.C. 5); and • Within 60 days after the end of each fiscal year: (1) prepare an annual report SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44642-44643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11145]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD972]


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold its Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Guam Advisory 
Panel (AP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP, Hawaii Archipelago FEP 
AP, and the Mariana Archipelago FEP Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands (CNMI) AP to discuss and make recommendations on 
fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.

DATES: The meetings will be held between June 4 and June 8, 2024. For 
specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) 
Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Guam Advisory Panel 
(AP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP, Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP, and 
the Mariana Archipelago FEP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands (CNMI) AP meetings will be held in a hybrid format with in-
person and remote participation (Webex) options available for the 
members and the public.
    In-person attendance for Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP members 
and public will be hosted at Cliff Pointe, 304 W. O'Brien Drive, 
Hagat[ntilde]a, GU, 96910.
    In-person attendance for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP 
members and public will be hosted at the Tedi of Samoa Suite 208B, 
P8C6+V2F, Fagotogo Village, AS, 96799.
    In person attendance for Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP members and 
public will be hosted at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 
1400, Honolulu, HI, 96813.
    In-person attendance for Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP members 
and public will be hosted at BRI Building Suite 205, Kopa Di Oru St., 
Garapan, Saipan, 96950.
    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.
    Council address: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP will 
meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Samoa 
FEP AP will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; the 
Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 9 
a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the Mariana Archipelago CNMI AP will meet on 
Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All times listed are 
local island times.
    Public Comment periods will be provided in the agendas. The order 
in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run 
as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.

Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. (Chamorro Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last Advisory Panel (AP) Recommendations and Meeting
3. Feedback From the Fleet
4. Guam Fishery Issues and Activities
    A. 2024 Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Guam 
Module Report
    B. Updates on the Guam Bottomfish Rebuilding Plan
5. National Marine Fisheries Service 2024 to 2025 Marianas Small Boat 
Survey
6. Updates on the Regional Data Collection Improvement Efforts
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations

Schedule and Agenda for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. (Samoa Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last AP Recommendations and Meeting
3. Feedback From the Fleet
4. American Samoa (AS) Fishery Issues and Activities
    A. 2024 Annual SAFE AS Module Report
    B. Status of the Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA) National Marine 
Sanctuary Proposal
    C. United States Stockholder Engagement on North Pacific Striped 
Marlin Rebuilding Plan
5. American Samoa Marine Conservation Plan 2024 to 2026
6. Other Business
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations

Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

Friday, June 7, 2024, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last AP Recommendations and Meeting
3. Feedback From the Fleet
4. Hawaii Fishery Issues and Activities
    A. 2024 Annual SAFE Hawaii Module Report
    B. Options for Specifying Annual Catch Limits for 2024 to 2027
    C. Hawaii Small-Boat Fisheries Project Update
    D. Status of the PRIA and Northwest Hawaiian Island Sanctuary 
Proposal
    E. US Stakeholder Engagement on North Pacific Striped Marlin 
Rebuilding Plan
5. Biological Opinion Implementation Working Group Reports
6. Electronic Technologies Steering Committee Updates
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendation

Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP Meeting

Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Chamorro Standard Time)

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of the Last AP Recommendations and Meeting

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3. Feedback From the Fleet
4. CNMI Fishery Issues and Activities
    A. 2024 Annual SAFE CNMI Module Report
    B. Review of the Commercial Bottomfish Permit and Reporting
5. 2023-2026 CNMI Action Plan Updates
6. Other Business
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion and Recommendations

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are 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 16, 2024.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-11145 Filed 5-20-24; 8:45 am]
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