Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting, 63413 [2024-17230]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 150 / Monday, August 5, 2024 / Notices 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 assess posthooking survival, movements, and ecology, provide critical life history information, and genetic information to aid in the development of methods to reduce sea turtles interactions with fishing gear. The applicant proposes to conduct research on sea turtles bycaught in three longline Pacific fisheries (Hawaii Deep-Set Longline Fishery, Hawaii Shallow-Set Longline Fishery, and American Samoa Longline Fishery). Turtles may be flipper tagged, skin biopsied, satellite tagged (epoxy attachment), measured, and photographed/videoed prior to release. Biological samples may be imported from the high seas. The applicant may conduct research on the number of turtles authorized to be incidentally taken in each fishery. The permit would be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. Dated: July 30, 2024. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, telephone: (302) 526–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MidAtlantic Fishery Management Council is guided by a five-year strategic plan. The plan serves as a roadmap that is used to prioritize fishery management actions, focus resources, and ensure steady progress toward long-term goals. The current strategic plan will expire at the end of 2024, and the Council is in the process of developing the next strategic plan for 2025–2029. During the webinar, the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the Council’s performance relative to the 2020–2024 strategic plan and provide recommendations for priority issues to be addressed in the 2025–2029 plan. Additional information, updates, and instructions for providing written comments will be posted to the Council’s website at: https:// www.mafmc.org/strategic-plan. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526–5251 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. [FR Doc. 2024–17225 Filed 8–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Dated: July 31, 2024. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE158] [FR Doc. 2024–17230 Filed 8–2–24; 8:45 am] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting BILLING CODE 3510–22–P National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a public webinar to collect input to inform development of the Council’s next strategic plan for 2025–2029. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. Connection information will be posted prior to the meeting at www.mafmc.org. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331; www.mafmc.org. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:38 Aug 02, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The members will discuss issues outlined in the section on Matters to be Considered. DATES: The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hawaii standard time (HST) and September 5, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. HST. These times and the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63413 agenda topics described below are subject to change. For the latest agenda please refer to the ORAP website: https:// www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisorypanel/orap-public-meetings. ADDRESSES: The September 4–5, 2024 meeting will be at the Hawai1i Imin International Conference Center, 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawai1i 96848. The link for the webinar registration will be posted, when available, on the ORAP website: https:// www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisorypanel/orap-public-meetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Viviane Silva, ORAP Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SSMC3, Room 11320, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone Number: 240–624–0656; Email: DFO.orap@noaa.gov; or visit the ORAP website at https://www.noaa.gov/ ocean-research-advisory-panel/orappublic-meetings. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) advises the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) and provides independent recommendations to the Federal Government on matters of ocean policy. Congress directed the establishment of the ORAP in section 1055(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116–283), 10 U.S.C. 8933. ORAP’s responsibilities are (1) to advise the OPC on policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; (2) to advise the OPC on matters relating to national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource requirements; (3) to advise the OPC on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ocean sciences and related fields; (4) to advise the OPC on national ocean research priorities; and (5) any additional responsibilities that the OPC considers appropriate. Status: The September 4–5, 2024 meeting will be open to public participation with a 30-minute public comment period at 3:15 p.m. HST on September 4th. The ORAP 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 threefive minutes. Written comments for the September 4–5, 2024 meeting should be received by August 19, 2024 by the ORAP DFO (DFO.orap@noaa.gov) to provide sufficient time for ORAP review. Written comments received by the ORAP DFO after this date will be E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 150 (Monday, August 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 63413]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-17230]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XE158]


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a public 
webinar to collect input to inform development of the Council's next 
strategic plan for 2025-2029.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 2 
p.m. until 3:30 p.m. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. Connection information 
will be posted prior to the meeting at www.mafmc.org.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N 
State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331; 
www.mafmc.org.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, telephone: (302) 
526-5255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council 
is guided by a five-year strategic plan. The plan serves as a roadmap 
that is used to prioritize fishery management actions, focus resources, 
and ensure steady progress toward long-term goals. The current 
strategic plan will expire at the end of 2024, and the Council is in 
the process of developing the next strategic plan for 2025-2029.
    During the webinar, the public will have an opportunity to provide 
feedback on the Council's performance relative to the 2020-2024 
strategic plan and provide recommendations for priority issues to be 
addressed in the 2025-2029 plan. Additional information, updates, and 
instructions for providing written comments will be posted to the 
Council's website at: https://www.mafmc.org/strategic-plan.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526-5251 at least 5 days 
prior to the meeting date.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: July 31, 2024.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-17230 Filed 8-2-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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