80_FR_23053 80 FR 22974 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

80 FR 22974 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 79 (April 24, 2015)

Page Range22974-22975
FR Document2015-09586

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Pelagics Plan Team (PPT) and a joint meeting of the Hawaii Members of the PPT, Advisory Panel (AP), Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee (NCFAC) and Fishing Industry Advisory Panel (FIAP), in Honolulu, HI, to discuss fishery issues and develop recommendations for future management.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 79 (Friday, April 24, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 79 (Friday, April 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22974-22975]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09586]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD905


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a meeting of its Pelagics Plan Team (PPT) and a joint meeting of 
the Hawaii Members of the PPT, Advisory Panel (AP), Non-Commercial 
Fisheries Advisory Committee (NCFAC) and Fishing Industry Advisory 
Panel (FIAP), in Honolulu, HI, to discuss fishery issues and develop 
recommendations for future management.

DATES: The meeting of the PPT will be held May 12-13 2015, from 8:30 
a.m. to 5 p.m. The joint meeting of the Hawaii Members of the PPT, AP, 
NCFAC and FIAP will be held on May 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Council Office Conference 
Room,

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Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 
1400, Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; 
telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Schedule and Agenda for the PPT Meeting

Wednesday, May 12, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

1. Introduction
2. Annual Report Review
    A. Review 2014 Annual Report Modules and Recommendations
    i. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
    ii. American Samoa
    iii. Guam
    iv. Hawaii
    v. International
    B. 2014 Annual Report Region Wide Recommendations

Thursday, May 13, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

3. Skipjack Range Contraction
4. Update on Council Actions
5. Purse Seine and Longline Meetings
6. Stock Status Determination Criteria
7. Other Business
8. Public Comment
9. Pelagic Plan Team Recommendations

Schedule and Agenda for the Joint Meeting of the Hawaii Members of the 
PPT, AP, NCFAC and FIAP

Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9 a.m.

1. Introduction and Welcome
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Minimum Size for Hawaii Yellowfin Tuna
    A. Yield per Recruit
    B. Socio-economic Studies
    C. Discussion
4. Cross Seamount Fishery
    A. Contemporary Synopsis of the Cross Seamount Area Fishery
    B. Discussion
5. Marine Mammal Depredation
    A. Marine Mammal Depredation Reports in the Hawaii Commercial Catch 
Reports
    B. Discussion
6. Other Updates
    A. Update on the Hawaii Electronic Logbook Report Project
    B. Hawaii Green Turtle Delisting Petition Response and Proposed 
Rule
    C. Humpback Whale Delisting Petition Response
    D. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Draft 
Management Plan
    E. Discussion
7. Other Issues
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations

    The order in which the agenda items are addressed may change. The 
meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during these meetings. Action will be restricted to 
those issues specifically listed in this document and any issue arising 
after publication of this document that requires 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 final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically 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: April 21, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-09586 Filed 4-23-15; 8:45 am]
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22974 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 79 / Friday, April 24, 2015 / Notices of three Hatchery and Genetic SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: June 28, 2005) specifies categories of Management Plans (HGMPs) submitted activities that contribute to the Species Covered in This Notice by the Washington Department of Fish conservation of listed salmonids and and Wildlife (WDFW), with the ESA-Listed Species Covered in This sets out the criteria for such activities. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, the Lummi Notice Limit 6 of the updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR Nation, the Nooksack Tribe, the Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss): 223.203(b)(6)) further provides that the Stillaguamish Tribes, and the Tulalip threatened, naturally produced and prohibitions of paragraph (a) of the Tribes pursuant to the protective updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR 223.203(a)) artificially propagated Puget Sound. regulations promulgated for Pacific Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha): do not apply to activities associated salmon and steelhead under the with a joint state/tribal artificial threatened, naturally produced and Endangered Species Act (ESA). The propagation plan provided that the joint artificially propagated Puget Sound. HGMPs specify the propagation of early- plan has been determined by NMFS to Chum salmon (O. keta): threatened, returning (‘‘early’’) winter steelhead in be in accordance with the salmon and naturally produced and artificially the Dungeness, Nooksack, and steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July propagated Hood Canal summer-run. Stillaguamish River watersheds of 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160, Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus): Washington State. The availability of a June 28, 2005). threatened Puget Sound/Washington draft environmental assessment (EA), We also issue this notice in Coast. evaluating the anticipated effects of accordance with the requirements of The WDFW, with the Jamestown NMFS’ proposed determination on NEPA as amended (42 U.S.C 4371 et S’Klallam Tribe, the Lummi Nation, the those HGMPs pursuant to the National seq.) and its implementing regulations Nooksack Tribe, the Stillaguamish Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), was (40 CFR part 1500 and 1506.6), and Tribes, and the Tulalip Tribes as the included in the announcement. The other appropriate Federal laws and U.S. v. Washington salmon resource co- announcement opened a 30-day public regulations, and policies and procedures managers, has submitted to NMFS plans comment period. Due to an issue with of NMFS for compliance with those for three jointly operated hatchery one of the email addresses provided for regulations. programs in the Dungeness, Nooksack, receipt of comments, comments and Stillaguamish River basins. The Dated: April 20, 2015. submitted to plans were submitted in July 2014, Angela Somma, EWSteelheadHatcheries.wcr@noaa.gov pursuant to limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office prior to April 14, 2015, may not have the listed Puget Sound Steelhead of Protected Resources, National Marine been received. Therefore, NMFS distinct population segment (DPS), and Fisheries Service. requests that any such comments be re- the listed Puget Sound Chinook Salmon [FR Doc. 2015–09499 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] submitted. NMFS is extending the and listed Hood Canal Summer Chum BILLING CODE 3510–22–P comment period to May 4, 2015, to Salmon evolutionarily significant units facilitate this re-submittal. (ESU). The hatchery programs would DATES: Comment period of the notice release early winter steelhead that are DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE published at 80 FR 15984, March 26, not included as part of the ESA-listed 2015, is extended. Comments must be Puget Sound Steelhead Distinct National Oceanic and Atmospheric received no later than 5 p.m. Pacific Population Segment into the Dungeness Administration time on May 4, 2015. River, Nooksack River, and RIN 0648–XD905 ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Stillaguamish River watersheds. All proposed evaluation and draft EA three programs would release fish that Western Pacific Fishery Management should be addressed to the NMFS are not native to the watersheds. Council; Public Meetings Sustainable Fisheries Division, 510 Consideration of these three HGMPs, Desmond Dr., Suite 103, Lacey, WA particularly pursuant to NEPA, is not AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 98503, or faxed to (360) 753–9517. being conducted as a substitute for the Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Comments may be submitted by email. withdrawn Puget Sound Draft Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The mailbox address for providing Environmental Impact Statement (80 FR Commerce. email comments is: 15986, March 26, 2015). ACTION: Notice of public meetings. EWSteelheadHatcheries.wcr@noaa.gov. As specified in the July 10, 2000, ESA Include in the subject line of the email SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery 4(d) rule for salmon and steelhead (65 comment the following identifier: Management Council (Council) will FR 42422) and updated June 28, 2005 Comments on Early Winter Steelhead hold a meeting of its Pelagics Plan Team (70 FR 37160), NMFS may approve an Hatchery Programs. When commenting (PPT) and a joint meeting of the Hawaii HGMP if it meets criteria set forth in 50 on the draft environmental assessment, Members of the PPT, Advisory Panel CFR 223.203(b)(5)(i)(A) through (K). please refer to the specific page number (AP), Non-Commercial Fisheries Prior to final approval of an HGMP, and line number of the subject of your Advisory Committee (NCFAC) and NMFS must publish notification comment. The Secretary’s proposed Fishing Industry Advisory Panel (FIAP), announcing its availability for public evaluation of effects on listed steelhead in Honolulu, HI, to discuss fishery review and comment. and salmon and the draft EA are also issues and develop recommendations available on the Internet at Authority for future management. www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov. Under section 4 of the ESA, the DATES: The meeting of the PPT will be held May 12–13 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Comments received will also be Secretary of Commerce is required to available for public inspection, by adopt such regulations as she deems 5 p.m. The joint meeting of the Hawaii appointment, during normal business necessary and advisable for the Members of the PPT, AP, NCFAC and hours by calling (503) 230–5418. conservation of species listed as FIAP will be held on May 14, 2015 from FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim threatened. The ESA salmon and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tynan at (360) 753–9579 or email: steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at tim.tynan@noaa.gov. 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160, the Council Office Conference Room, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 79 / Friday, April 24, 2015 / Notices 22975 Western Pacific Fishery Management 9. Discussion and Recommendations Meeting address: The meeting will be Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, The order in which the agenda items held at the Courtyard by Marriott, 55 Honolulu, HI 96813; telephone: (808) are addressed may change. The Jefferson Park Road, Warwick, RI 02888; 522–8220. meetings will run as late as necessary to telephone: (401) 467–6900; fax: (401) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: complete scheduled business. 467–2666. Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; Although non-emergency issues not Council address: New England telephone: (808) 522–8220. contained in this agenda may come Fishery Management Council, 50 Water SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: before these groups for discussion, those Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. issues may not be the subject of formal FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Schedule and Agenda for the PPT action during these meetings. Action Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, Meeting will be restricted to those issues New England Fishery Management Wednesday, May 12, 2015, 8:30 a.m. specifically listed in this document and Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. any issue arising after publication of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Recipients 1. Introduction of recent Scallop RSA awards will this document that requires emergency 2. Annual Report Review action under section 305(c) of the provide a status update and summary of A. Review 2014 Annual Report Magnuson-Stevens Fishery preliminary findings to the Scallop Plan Modules and Recommendations Conservation and Management Act, Development Team (PDT) and Advisory i. Commonwealth of the Northern provided the public has been notified of Panel (AP). Presentations will include Mariana Islands ii. American Samoa the Council’s intent to take final action RSA projects that have not yet been iii. Guam to address the emergency. used directly in the scallop management iv. Hawaii process. This meeting is not a formal Special Accommodations v. International review of the methods or results of these B. 2014 Annual Report Region Wide These meetings are physically projects. Instead, this meeting is only an Recommendations accessible to people with disabilities. overview to better inform the PDT and Requests for sign language AP of current research status and help Thursday, May 13, 2015, 8:30 a.m. interpretation or other auxiliary aids identify future research priority 3. Skipjack Range Contraction should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, recommendations. Other issues may be 4. Update on Council Actions (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– discussed, time permitting. 5. Purse Seine and Longline Meetings 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Special Accommodations 6. Stock Status Determination Criteria 7. Other Business Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. This meeting is physically accessible 8. Public Comment to people with disabilities. Requests for Dated: April 21, 2015. sign language interpretation or other 9. Pelagic Plan Team Recommendations Tracey L. Thompson, auxiliary aids should be directed to Schedule and Agenda for the Joint Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at Meeting of the Hawaii Members of the Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to PPT, AP, NCFAC and FIAP [FR Doc. 2015–09586 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] the meeting date. Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9 a.m. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 1. Introduction and Welcome Dated: April 21, 2015. 2. Approval of Agenda DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Tracey L. Thompson, 3. Minimum Size for Hawaii Yellowfin Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Tuna National Oceanic and Atmospheric Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. A. Yield per Recruit Administration [FR Doc. 2015–09587 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] B. Socio-economic Studies BILLING CODE 3510–22–P C. Discussion RIN 0648–XD912 4. Cross Seamount Fishery A. Contemporary Synopsis of the New England Fishery Management DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Cross Seamount Area Fishery Council; Public Meeting B. Discussion AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries National Oceanic and Atmospheric 5. Marine Mammal Depredation Administration Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and A. Marine Mammal Depredation Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), RIN 0648–XD904 Reports in the Hawaii Commercial Commerce. Catch Reports Pacific Fishery Management Council; B. Discussion ACTION: Notice; public meeting. Public Meeting 6. Other Updates SUMMARY: The New England Fishery A. Update on the Hawaii Electronic AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Management Council (Council) is Logbook Report Project Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and scheduling a public meeting of its B. Hawaii Green Turtle Delisting Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Scallop Plan Development Team and Petition Response and Proposed Commerce. Advisory Panel to consider actions Rule ACTION: Notice; public meeting. affecting New England fisheries in the C. Humpback Whale Delisting exclusive economic zone (EEZ). tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Petition Response SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Recommendations from this group will Management Council’s (Pacific Council) D. Hawaiian Islands Humpback be brought to the full Council for formal Highly Migratory Species Management Whale National Marine Sanctuary consideration and action, if appropriate. Team will hold a meeting, which is Draft Management Plan E. Discussion DATES: This meeting will be held on open to the public. 7. Other Issues Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9 a.m. DATES: The meeting will be held 8. Public Comment ADDRESSES: Wednesday, May 13 to Friday, May 15, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of public meetings.
DatesThe meeting of the PPT will be held May 12-13 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The joint meeting of the Hawaii Members of the PPT, AP, NCFAC and FIAP will be held on May 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ContactKitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522-8220.
FR Citation80 FR 22974 
RIN Number0648-XD90
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