80 FR 10058 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 37 (February 25, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 37 (February 25, 2015)
| Page Range | 10058-10059 | |
| FR Document | 2015-03894 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 10058-10059] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-03894] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XD770 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and webinar/conference call. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS will hold a 3-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in March 2015. The intent of the meeting is to consider options for the conservation and management of Atlantic HMS. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The AP meeting and webinar will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015; from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015; and from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015. There will be an introduction for new AP members at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. The meeting presentations will also be available via WebEx webinar/conference call. On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, the conference call information is phone number 1-800-857-6552; Participant Code: 8099565; and the webinar event address is: https://noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/onstage/g.php?d=393951018&t=a; event password: NOAA. On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the conference call information is phone number 1-800-857-6552; Participant Code: 8099565; and the webinar event address is: https://noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/onstage/g.php?d=395887510&t=a ; event password: NOAA. On Thursday, March 12, 2015, the conference call information is phone number 1-800-857-6552; Participant Code: 8099565; and the webinar event address is: https://noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/onstage/g.php?d=394954698&t=a ; event password: NOAA. Participants are strongly encouraged to log/dial in fifteen minutes prior to the meeting. NMFS will show the presentations via webinar and allow public comment during identified times on the agenda. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Cooper or Margo Schulze-Haugen at (301) 427-8503. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., as amended by the Sustainable Fisheries Act, Public Law 104-297, provided for the establishment of an AP to assist in the collection and evaluation of information relevant to the development of any Fishery Management Plan (FMP) or FMP amendment for Atlantic HMS. NMFS consults with and considers the comments and views of AP members when preparing and implementing FMPs or FMP amendments for Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish, and sharks. The AP has previously consulted with NMFS on: Amendment 1 to the Billfish FMP (April 1999); the HMS FMP (April 1999); Amendment 1 to the HMS FMP (December 2003); the Consolidated HMS FMP (October 2006); and Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8, and 9 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (April and October 2008, February and September 2009, May and September 2010, April and September 2011, March and September 2012, January and September 2013, April and September 2014), among other things. The intent of this meeting is to consider alternatives for the conservation and management of all Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish, and shark fisheries. We anticipate discussing [[Page 10059]] the following Amendments to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP: Draft Amendment 6 on the future of shark fishery, providing updates on Amendment 5b on dusky shark management and Amendment 9 on smoothhound shark management and ongoing stock assessment, reviewing Final Amendment 7 on bluefin tuna management measures, as well as discussing the HMS Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review. The meeting will also include discussion of the Electronic Technologies Implementation Plan for Atlantic HMS, implementation of 2014 ICCAT recommendations, and updates on the Atlantic HMS Management-Based Research Priorities document and other research activities, among other updates. Additional information on the meeting and a copy of the draft agenda will be posted prior to the meeting at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/advisory_panels/hms_ap/meetings/ap_meetings.html. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Peter Cooper at (301) 427-8503 at least 7 days prior to the meeting. Dated: February 20, 2015. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-03894 Filed 2-24-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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company seeks to export are either media, notices by industry trade On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, the
produced in the U.S. or, if not, marketed associations and other multiplier conference call information is phone
under the name of a U.S. firm and have groups, and publicity at industry number 1–800–857–6552; Participant
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content. meetings, symposia, conferences, and Code: 8099565; and the webinar event
In addition, each applicant must: trade shows. address is: https://
Certify that the products and services Recruitment for this mission will noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/
that it wishes to market through the begin immediately and conclude April onstage/g.php?d=393951018&t=a; event
mission would be in compliance with 17, 2015. We will inform applicants of password: NOAA.
U.S. export controls and regulations; selection decisions as soon as possible On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the
Certify that it has identified to the after April 17, 2015. Applications conference call information is phone
Department of Commerce for its received after April 17, 2015 will be number 1–800–857–6552; Participant
evaluation any business pending before considered only if space and scheduling Code: 8099565; and the webinar event
the Department that may present the constraints permit. address is: https://
appearance of a conflict of interest; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/
Certify that it has identified any U.S. Commercial Service, Johannesburg, onstage/g.php?d=395887510&t=a ;
pending litigation (including any South Africa, Brent Omdahl, Deputy event password: NOAA.
administrative proceedings) to which it Senior Commercial Officer, Phone: On Thursday, March 12, 2015, the
is a party that involves the Department 27–11–290–3227, Email: conference call information is phone
of Commerce; and Brent.Omdahl@trade.gov. number 1–800–857–6552; Participant
Sign and submit an agreement that it Code: 8099565; and the webinar event
Trade Missions Office, Washington, DC,
and its affiliates (1) have not and will address is: https://
Anne Novak, Phone: (202) 482–8178,
not engage in the bribery of foreign noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/
Email: Anne.Novak@trade.gov.
officials in connection with a onstage/g.php?d=394954698&t=a ;
company’s/participant’s involvement in Frank Spector, event password: NOAA.
this mission, and (2) maintain and International Trade Specialist. Participants are strongly encouraged
enforce a policy that prohibits the [FR Doc. 2015–03898 Filed 2–24–15; 8:45 am] to log/dial in fifteen minutes prior to the
bribery of foreign officials. BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P meeting. NMFS will show the
Selection Criteria for Participation presentations via webinar and allow
public comment during identified times
Targeted mission participants are U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE on the agenda.
companies and trade associations/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
organizations providing or promoting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Peter Cooper or Margo Schulze-Haugen
products and services that have interest Administration at (301) 427–8503.
in entering or expanding their business
in markets of Mozambique, Kenya and RIN 0648–XD770 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
South Africa. The following criteria will Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
be used in selecting participants: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Conservation and Management Act, 16
Suitability of a company’s (or in the Meeting of the Atlantic Highly U.S.C. 1801 et seq., as amended by the
case of a trade association/organization, Migratory Species Advisory Panel Sustainable Fisheries Act, Public Law
represented companies’) products or 104–297, provided for the establishment
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries of an AP to assist in the collection and
services to these markets. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Company’s (or in the case of a trade evaluation of information relevant to the
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), development of any Fishery
association/organization, represented Commerce.
companies’) potential for business in the Management Plan (FMP) or FMP
ACTION: Notice of public meeting and amendment for Atlantic HMS. NMFS
markets, including likelihood of exports
resulting from the mission. webinar/conference call. consults with and considers the
Consistency of the applicant comments and views of AP members
SUMMARY: NMFS will hold a 3-day when preparing and implementing
company’s (or in the case of a trade Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
association/organization, represented FMPs or FMP amendments for Atlantic
(HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in tunas, swordfish, billfish, and sharks.
companies’) goals and objectives with March 2015. The intent of the meeting
the stated scope of the mission. The AP has previously consulted with
is to consider options for the NMFS on: Amendment 1 to the Billfish
Referrals from political organizations
conservation and management of FMP (April 1999); the HMS FMP (April
and any documents, including the
Atlantic HMS. The meeting is open to 1999); Amendment 1 to the HMS FMP
application, containing references to
the public. (December 2003); the Consolidated HMS
partisan political activities (including
political contributions) will be removed DATES: The AP meeting and webinar FMP (October 2006); and Amendments
from an applicant’s submission and not will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8, and 9 to the
considered during the selection process. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015; from 8:30 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (April and
a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, October 2008, February and September
Timeframe for Recruitment and 2015; and from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on 2009, May and September 2010, April
Application Thursday, March 12, 2015. There will and September 2011, March and
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Mission recruitment will be be an introduction for new AP members September 2012, January and September
conducted in an open and public at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. 2013, April and September 2014),
manner, including publication in the ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at among other things.
Federal Register, posting on the the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 8120 The intent of this meeting is to
Commerce Department trade mission Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD consider alternatives for the
calendar (http://www.export.gov/ 20814. The meeting presentations will conservation and management of all
trademissions/) and other Internet Web also be available via WebEx webinar/ Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish, and
sites, press releases to general and trade conference call. shark fisheries. We anticipate discussing
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the following Amendments to the 2006 document and to provide alternative system would also contribute to
Consolidated HMS FMP: Draft options and ideas not yet considered by reducing management uncertainty by
Amendment 6 on the future of shark the Council and NMFS. providing better estimates of harvesting
fishery, providing updates on Dates and Addresses: effort and the timing of harvest, thereby
Amendment 5b on dusky shark Written comments can be sent to the improving management design and
management and Amendment 9 on Council not later than April 10th, 2015, responsiveness. More accurate and
smoothhound shark management and by regular mail to the address below, or reliable catch data allows for more
ongoing stock assessment, reviewing via email to graciela_cfmc@yahoo.com informed management.
Final Amendment 7 on bluefin tuna or Miguel.lugo@noaa.gov. The absence of a federal permit
management measures, as well as system, or mandatory federal reporting
discussing the HMS Essential Fish In Puerto Rico requirements, has been identified as a
Habitat 5-Year Review. The meeting will March 11, 2015—7 p.m.–10 p.m.— major contributor to the lack of fishing
also include discussion of the Electronic Verdanza Hotel, Tartak St. Isla effort information in the U.S. Caribbean
Technologies Implementation Plan for Verde Puerto Rico EEZ. A permitting system would allow
Atlantic HMS, implementation of 2014 March 25, 2015—7 p.m.–10 p.m.— better estimates for measuring fishing
ICCAT recommendations, and updates Mayaguez Holiday Inn, 2701 Hostos effort for the Council-managed fisheries
on the Atlantic HMS Management- Avenue, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico while shedding light on the
Based Research Priorities document and effectiveness of regulations
other research activities, among other In the U.S. Virgin Islands implemented to manage that effort.
updates. March 16, 2015—7 p.m.–10 p.m.—The Some of the needs and Issues that a
Additional information on the Buccaneer Hotel, Estate Shoys, permitting system could address in the
meeting and a copy of the draft agenda Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin EEZ:
will be posted prior to the meeting at: Islands 1. Provide accurate and timely data on
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/ March 18, 2015—7 p.m.–10 p.m.— landings.
advisory_panels/hms_ap/meetings/ap_ Windward Passage Hotel, Charlotte 2. Allow estimation of catch per unit
meetings.html. Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin of fishing effort.
Islands. 3. Identify spatial and temporal trends
Special Accommodations in effort, including the relative
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: importance of fishing to individual
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for Caribbean Fishery Management Council, communities.
sign language interpretation or other 270 Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, 4. Manage competing interests for the
auxiliary aids should be directed to San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1903, resource.
Peter Cooper at (301) 427–8503 at least telephone: (787) 766–5926. 5. Identify trends in the health of
7 days prior to the meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The targeted fish stocks.
Caribbean Fishery Management Council 6. Quantify the socioeconomic
Dated: February 20, 2015. importance of permitted fishing sectors
is considering establishing federal
Alan D. Risenhoover, permits for fishing in the U.S. Caribbean and mitigate negative impacts of
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and is management to fishing communities.
National Marine Fisheries Service.
conducting scoping meetings to obtain 7. Provide permitted fishers with a
[FR Doc. 2015–03894 Filed 2–24–15; 8:45 am] public comments regarding this matter. better understanding of their fishery and
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P the opportunities and implications of
Background management to that fishery.
A permitting system provides a There are many aspects to
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE comprehensive method to achieve this implementing fishing permits in the
goal. Permitting supports U.S. Caribbean exclusive economic zone
National Oceanic and Atmospheric (EEZ) and many options regarding the
professionalization of individual
Administration design of a permit system. Options for
fisheries, identifying and
RIN 0648–XD791 acknowledging those fishers dedicated developing and designing a permit
to and reliant upon a specific system include, but are not limited to:
Caribbean Fishery Management 1. Require commercial fishers to
component of the commercial fishery.
Council: Scoping Meetings obtain a federal permit to fish in the
Permits also allow for direct
U.S. Caribbean EEZ;
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries communication with fishing entities, 2. Require commercial fishers to
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and enabling focused outreach and obtain a commercial fishing license
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), education opportunities. from either Puerto Rico or the U.S.
Commerce. A permitting system allows fishery Virgin Islands (USVI) to fish in the U.S.
ACTION: Notice of scoping meetings on scientists and managers to gather more Caribbean EEZ;
Caribbean Federal permits. accurate data, decreasing both scientific 3. Require commercial fishers to
and management uncertainty. Scientific obtain a federal permit or a commercial
SUMMARY: The harvest activities of all uncertainty can be mitigated to some fishing license from either Puerto Rico
fishing sectors must be understood to degree by increasing knowledge of the or the USVI to fish in the U.S. Caribbean
the greatest degree possible to assure fishery and the health of the fish
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EEZ
that societal goals encompassed in the populations that support that fishery. A 4. Require a species/species group/
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery permit system that identifies the fishery-specific permit in the U.S.
Conservation and Management Act are universe of fishers operating within a Caribbean EEZ;
met. Thus, the need for timely, effective, fishing sector and allows tracking of the 5. Require a gear-specific permit in
and efficient means to monitor harvest disposition and characteristics of the U.S. Caribbean EEZ;
from all sectors is fundamental. The harvested resources would substantially 6. Require a dealer permit to purchase
goal of this Scoping Hearing is to allow enhance knowledge of the fishery. Data fish harvested from the U.S. Caribbean
the public to comment on the scoping derived from a comprehensive permit EEZ;
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of public meeting and webinar/conference call. | |
| Dates | The AP meeting and webinar will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015; from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015; and from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015. There will be an introduction for new AP members at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. | |
| Contact | Peter Cooper or Margo Schulze-Haugen at (301) 427-8503. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 10058 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XD77 |
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