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The Gulf
of Mexico, South Atlantic, and
Caribbean Fishery Management
Councils, in conjunction with NOAA
Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf
States Marine Fisheries Commissions
have implemented the Southeast Data,
Assessment and Review (SEDAR)
process, a multi-step method for
determining the status of fish stocks in
the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a multistep process including: (1) Data
Workshop, (2) a series of assessment
webinars or Assessment Workshop, and
(3) A Review Workshop or CIE Desk
Review. The product of the Data
Workshop is a report that compiles and
evaluates potential datasets and
recommends which datasets are
appropriate for assessment analyses.
The assessment webinars or Assessment
Workshop produce a report that
describes the fisheries, evaluates the
status of the stock, estimates biological
benchmarks, projects future population
conditions, and recommends research
and monitoring needs. The product of
the Review Workshop is an Assessment
Summary documenting panel opinions
regarding the strengths and weaknesses
of the stock assessment and input data.
Participants for SEDAR Workshops are
appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South
Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery
Management Councils and NOAA
Fisheries Southeast Regional Office,
HMS Management Division, and
Southeast Fisheries Science Center.
Participants include data collectors and
database managers; stock assessment
scientists, biologists, and researchers;
constituency representatives including
fishermen, environmentalists, and
NGO’s; International experts; and staff
of Councils, Commissions, and state and
federal agencies.
The items of discussion during the
pre-Data Workshop webinar are as
follows:
Participants will discuss what data
may be available for use in the
assessment.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before this group for discussion, those
issues may not be the subject of formal
action during this meeting. Action will
be restricted to those issues specifically
identified 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 to take final action
to address the emergency.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to the Council office
(see ADDRESSES) at least 5 business days
prior to each workshop.
Note: The times and sequence specified in
this agenda are subject to change.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: March 13, 2025.
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
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Collection of High-Resolution
Spatial and Temporal Fishery
Dependent Data to Support Scientific
Research
National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection,
request for comment.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on
proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the
impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. The purpose of this
notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration,
comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received
on or before May 19, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer,
at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648–
0803 in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are
part of the public record and will
generally be posted on https://
www.regulations.gov without change.
Do not submit Confidential Business
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Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection
activities should be directed to Katie
Burchard, Marine Resources
Management Specialist, Northeast
Fisheries Science Center, 28 Tarwell
Drive, Narragansett Rhode Island, 401–
299–9587, Katie.Burchard@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is an extension of an existing
information collection with no changes.
Commercial fishers from the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic will
collaborate with NOAA Fisheries,
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
(NEFSC) Cooperative Research Branch,
to voluntarily collect detailed fisherydependent data during commercial
fishing trips. Collection of information
regarding commercial fisheries is
necessary to fulfill the following
statutory requirements: the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et
seq.).
Fishers will use the Fisheries Logbook
Data Reporting Software (FLDRS) to
collect high-resolution information on
fishing effort and catch. The goal is to
enable fishers to collect more accurate
and precise data on where and how
many fish are caught, and how much
effort was expended. This highresolution data will lead to improved
accuracy of commercial fisheries data
and better understanding of fishery
dynamics. The FLDRS software was
designed to record data at the haul
(effort) level, similar to the level of data
collected by the Northeast Fisheries
Observer Program (NEFOP), but can be
used to collect sub-trip level data and is
approved for federal Electronic Vessel
Trip Reporting (eVTR). FLDRS can be
integrated with Global Positioning
Systems (GPS), Vessel Monitoring
Systems (VMS), depth sounders, and
temperature/depth sensors. The FLDRS
software can use the VMS to transmit a
trip data file to NEFSC email account
where it is ultimately uploaded to
NEFSC database. Alternatively, the
vessel operator can choose to manually
upload trip files using the web-based
application Vessel Electronic Reporting
Web Portal (VERS).
Temperature and Depth (TD) data will
be collected opportunistically and
dependent on fisher interest. TD probes
will be used to monitor the duration of
time gear is fished in addition to
collecting temperature and depth data.
The high-resolution catch data in
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conjunction with temperature depth
data can be used to validate
oceanographic and habitat models to
produce oceanographic and species
density forecasts for fishers. These
species-specific density forecast can be
used as a tool while fishing to maximize
efficiency and avoid limited stocks.
By collecting these data, we are
improving the data available to support
improved understanding of population,
ecosystem, and fishery dynamics in the
northeast region. These improved
understandings help the Northeast
Fisheries Science Center inform
management so they can meet the
standards laid out in the Magnuson
Stevens Act. Without working with the
fishing industry to collect these data, we
are severely restricting our access to the
best available data to support needed
research that informs management
decisions.
II. Method of Collection
There will be an onboarding paper
registration process consisting of filling
out and signing a resume document,
data waiver, and non-disclosure
agreement that can be mailed or faxed
to the Northeast Fisheries Science
Center (NEFSC) Cooperative Research
Branch.
Fishery dependent data outside of
temperature depth data will be collected
electronically on a dedicated laptop
using the NEFSC Fisheries Logbook
Data Reporting Software (FLDRS). The
data collected is encrypted and is either
wirelessly transmitted via Vessel
Electronic Reporting Web Portal or VMS
to the NEFSC or manually collected
routinely by Cooperative Research Staff.
Temperature and Depth (TD) data is
collected opportunistically and
dependent on fisher interest. The TD
data is routinely retrieved from the
vessel manually by Cooperative
Research Branch staff.
Data can be viewed, uploaded,
downloaded, and edited by the vessel
owner and vessel owner approved
representatives on a secure web-based
application called the Vessel Electronic
Reporting Web Portal (VERS).
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IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department/Bureau to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of our estimate of the time and
cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) Minimize the
reporting burden on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this information
collection request. Before including
your address, phone number, email
address, or other personal identifying
information in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire
comment—including your personal
identifying information—may be made
publicly available at any time. While
you may ask us in your comment to
withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office
of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
Commerce Department.
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III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648–0803.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
15.
Estimated Time per Response: 50
minutes per day for vessels collecting
trip level data.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,752.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $800 equipment.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Collection of
information regarding commercial
fisheries is necessary to fulfill the
following statutory requirements: the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
The Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Pacific Council)
will convene three Stock Assessment
Review (STAR) Panel meetings to
review 2025 stock assessments for
yellowtail rockfish in the area North of
40°10′ N, latitude, chilipepper rockfish,
quillback rockfish off California,
rougheye/blackspotted rockfish, and
sablefish. The meetings will be cohosted by the NMFS Northwest and
Southwest Fisheries Science Centers.
STAR panel meetings are open to the
public and being conducted in person
with a web broadcast that provides the
opportunity for remote listening and
public comment.
DATES: The STAR panel meeting (STAR
Panel 1) to review a new assessment for
yellowtail rockfish in the area North of
40°10′ N, latitude will be held Monday,
May 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
(Pacific Time), and will continue from
May 20 through May 23, 2025, from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m., each day, or until
business for each day has been
completed.
The STAR panel meeting (STAR
Panel 2) to review new assessments for
chilipepper rockfish and quillback
rockfish off California will be held
Monday, June 23, 2025 and will
continue through Friday, June 27, 2025,
from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Pacific
Time), each day, or until business for
the day has been completed.
The STAR panel meeting (STAR
Panel 3) to review new assessments for
rougheye/blackspotted rockfish and
sablefish will be held Monday, July 14,
2025 and will continue through Friday,
July 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 5
p.m. (Pacific Time) or until business for
the day has been completed.
ADDRESSES: The STAR panel for
yellowtail rockfish in the area North of
40°10′ N, latitude (STAR Panel 1), will
be held at the Watertown Hotel, 4242
Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105;
telephone: (206) 826–4242.
The STAR panel for chilipepper
rockfish and quillback rockfish off
California (STAR Panel 2) will be held
at the National Marine Fisheries
Service, Southwest Fisheries Science
Center, Santa Cruz Laboratory, 110
McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060;
telephone: (831) 420–3900.
The STAR panel for rougheye/
blackspotted rockfish and sablefish
(STAR Panel 3), will be held at the
University of Washington, School of
Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS)
Room 203, 1122 NE Boat Street, Seattle,
WA 98195; telephone: (206) 543–4270.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Collection of High-Resolution Spatial and Temporal Fishery
Dependent Data to Support Scientific Research
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before May 19, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0803 in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will
generally be posted on https://www.regulations.gov without change. Do
not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Katie Burchard, Marine Resources Management Specialist, Northeast
Fisheries Science Center, 28 Tarwell Drive, Narragansett Rhode Island,
401-299-9587, [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is an extension of an existing information collection with no
changes.
Commercial fishers from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic will
collaborate with NOAA Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center
(NEFSC) Cooperative Research Branch, to voluntarily collect detailed
fishery-dependent data during commercial fishing trips. Collection of
information regarding commercial fisheries is necessary to fulfill the
following statutory requirements: the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
Fishers will use the Fisheries Logbook Data Reporting Software
(FLDRS) to collect high-resolution information on fishing effort and
catch. The goal is to enable fishers to collect more accurate and
precise data on where and how many fish are caught, and how much effort
was expended. This high-resolution data will lead to improved accuracy
of commercial fisheries data and better understanding of fishery
dynamics. The FLDRS software was designed to record data at the haul
(effort) level, similar to the level of data collected by the Northeast
Fisheries Observer Program (NEFOP), but can be used to collect sub-trip
level data and is approved for federal Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting
(eVTR). FLDRS can be integrated with Global Positioning Systems (GPS),
Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), depth sounders, and temperature/depth
sensors. The FLDRS software can use the VMS to transmit a trip data
file to NEFSC email account where it is ultimately uploaded to NEFSC
database. Alternatively, the vessel operator can choose to manually
upload trip files using the web-based application Vessel Electronic
Reporting Web Portal (VERS).
Temperature and Depth (TD) data will be collected opportunistically
and dependent on fisher interest. TD probes will be used to monitor the
duration of time gear is fished in addition to collecting temperature
and depth data. The high-resolution catch data in
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conjunction with temperature depth data can be used to validate
oceanographic and habitat models to produce oceanographic and species
density forecasts for fishers. These species-specific density forecast
can be used as a tool while fishing to maximize efficiency and avoid
limited stocks.
By collecting these data, we are improving the data available to
support improved understanding of population, ecosystem, and fishery
dynamics in the northeast region. These improved understandings help
the Northeast Fisheries Science Center inform management so they can
meet the standards laid out in the Magnuson Stevens Act. Without
working with the fishing industry to collect these data, we are
severely restricting our access to the best available data to support
needed research that informs management decisions.
II. Method of Collection
There will be an onboarding paper registration process consisting
of filling out and signing a resume document, data waiver, and non-
disclosure agreement that can be mailed or faxed to the Northeast
Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Cooperative Research Branch.
Fishery dependent data outside of temperature depth data will be
collected electronically on a dedicated laptop using the NEFSC
Fisheries Logbook Data Reporting Software (FLDRS). The data collected
is encrypted and is either wirelessly transmitted via Vessel Electronic
Reporting Web Portal or VMS to the NEFSC or manually collected
routinely by Cooperative Research Staff.
Temperature and Depth (TD) data is collected opportunistically and
dependent on fisher interest. The TD data is routinely retrieved from
the vessel manually by Cooperative Research Branch staff.
Data can be viewed, uploaded, downloaded, and edited by the vessel
owner and vessel owner approved representatives on a secure web-based
application called the Vessel Electronic Reporting Web Portal (VERS).
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0803.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Extension of a current information collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 15.
Estimated Time per Response: 50 minutes per day for vessels
collecting trip level data.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,752.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $800 equipment.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Collection of information regarding commercial
fisheries is necessary to fulfill the following statutory requirements:
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.
1801 et seq.).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this information collection request. Before including
your address, phone number, email address, or other personal
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be
made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2025-04410 Filed 3-17-25; 8:45 am]
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