Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 89971 [2024-26528]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 220 / Thursday, November 14, 2024 / Notices him at (503) 820–2412 for technical assistance. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene A. Bellman, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820– 2414, email: marlene.bellman@ noaa.gov. The purpose of the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee’s meeting is to update accepted practices guidelines for conducting groundfish stock assessments. The meeting will also contain presentations on two associated topics: (a) use of remotely operated vehicle data in stock assessments and (b) results of a literature review of methods addressing large area closures within stock assessments. Recommendations of SSC Groundfish Subcommittee members will inform the Accepted Practices Guidelines for Stock Assessments in 2025 and 2026 document, which is a compilation of guidelines for groundfish stock assessment scientists. An updated version of the Accepted Practices Guidelines for Stock Assessments in 2025 and 2026 document will be available and posted shortly after this meeting for stock assessment scientists and provided to the full SSC and the Pacific Council in March 2025. Representatives of the Pacific Council’s Groundfish Management Team and the Groundfish Advisory Subpanel will also participate in the meeting as advisers. No management actions will be decided by the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee. The SSC Groundfish Subcommittee members’ role will be development of recommendations for consideration by U.S. West Coast groundfish stock assessment scientists. Although nonemergency 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 notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice 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 of the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee to take final action to address the emergency. Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: November 8, 2024. Alyssa Weigers, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–26499 Filed 11–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:16 Nov 13, 2024 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE415] National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a one day virtual meeting of its Standing and Special Mackerel Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place virtually. Registration information will be available on the Council’s website by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the ‘‘meeting tab.’’ Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Rindone, Lead Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; ryan.rindone@gulfcouncil.org; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Thursday, December 5, 2024; 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST The meeting will begin with Introductions and Adoption of Agenda, Scope of Work, and review and approval of Meeting Minutes from the July/August 2024 SSC meeting. The SSC Standing Committee, with the Special Mackerel SSC, will review the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) 99: Gulf Migratory Group King Mackerel Terms of Reference and Volunteers, including presentations, background materials, draft schedule, and SSC discussion. The Standing SSC will review and discuss the SEDAR 98: Gulf Red SUMMARY: Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Snapper Assessment Workshop Volunteers, followed by the review of Southeastern U.S. Black Grouper Management Strategy Evaluation including presentations, background materials and SSC Discussion. Following, the SSC will review the SEDAR 88: Gulf Red Grouper Stock Assessment, including presentations, background information, and SSC discussion. The SSC will also discuss the 2025–2028 Research and Monitoring Priorities. Public comments will be heard at the end of the day before any items under Other Business are discussed. —Meeting Adjourns Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting PO 00000 89971 Sfmt 9990 The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the SSC meeting on the calendar. The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on www.gulfcouncil.org as they become available. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the Scientific and Statistical Committees for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice 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 Council’s intent to take-action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Kathy Pereira, (813) 348–1630, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: November 8, 2024. Alyssa Weigers, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–26528 Filed 11–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 89971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26528]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XE415]


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a one day virtual meeting of its Standing and Special Mackerel 
Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).

DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 8:30 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place virtually. Registration 
information will be available on the Council's website by visiting 
www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the ``meeting tab.''
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W 
Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Rindone, Lead Fishery 
Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; 
[email protected]; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Thursday, December 5, 2024; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST
    The meeting will begin with Introductions and Adoption of Agenda, 
Scope of Work, and review and approval of Meeting Minutes from the 
July/August 2024 SSC meeting.
    The SSC Standing Committee, with the Special Mackerel SSC, will 
review the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) 99: Gulf 
Migratory Group King Mackerel Terms of Reference and Volunteers, 
including presentations, background materials, draft schedule, and SSC 
discussion.
    The Standing SSC will review and discuss the SEDAR 98: Gulf Red 
Snapper Assessment Workshop Volunteers, followed by the review of 
Southeastern U.S. Black Grouper Management Strategy Evaluation 
including presentations, background materials and SSC Discussion. 
Following, the SSC will review the SEDAR 88: Gulf Red Grouper Stock 
Assessment, including presentations, background information, and SSC 
discussion. The SSC will also discuss the 2025-2028 Research and 
Monitoring Priorities.
    Public comments will be heard at the end of the day before any 
items under Other Business are discussed.

--Meeting Adjourns

    The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the 
webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the SSC meeting 
on the calendar.
    The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with 
other meeting materials will be posted on www.gulfcouncil.org as they 
become available.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before the Scientific and Statistical Committees for discussion, in 
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical 
Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in 
the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice 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 Council's intent to take-action to address the 
emergency.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should 
be directed to Kathy Pereira, (813) 348-1630, at least 5 days prior to 
the meeting date.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: November 8, 2024.
Alyssa Weigers,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-26528 Filed 11-13-24; 8:45 am]
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