80 FR 28977 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 97 (May 20, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-12172

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Panels (AP) to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD951


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 and hearings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a meeting of its Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands (CNMI) Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) 
Advisory Panels (AP) to discuss and make recommendations on fishery 
management issues in the Western Pacific Region.

DATES: The Guam Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 5, 
2015, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and the CNMI Mariana Archipelago FEP 
AP will meet on Friday, June 5, 2015, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. All 
times listed are local island times.

    For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The Guam Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet at the Guam 
Fishermen's Cooperative Association Lanai in Hagatna, Guam, and the 
CNMI Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet at the Division of Fish and 
Wildlife Conference Room in Tanapag, Saipan, CNMI.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided in 
the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. 
The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled 
business.

Schedule and Agenda for the Guam Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015

1. ``Hafa Adai'' Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. Issues to be discussed at 163rd Council Meeting
    A. Upcoming Council Action Items
    i. Cooperative Research Priorities
    ii. Five-year Research Priorities
    B. Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam Community Activities
4. Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam Issues
    A. Report of the Subpanels
    i. Island Fisheries Subpanel
    ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
    iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
    iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
    B. Other Issues
5. Public Comment
6. Discussion and Recommendations
7. ``At the end of the day'' Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the CNMI Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

5 p.m.-7 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. Issues to be discussed at 163rd Council Meeting
    A. Upcoming Council Action Items
    i. Cooperative Research Priorities
    ii. Five-year Research Priorities
    B. Mariana Archipelago FEP-CNMI Community Activities
4. Mariana Archipelago FEP-CNMI Issues
    A. Report of the Subpanels
    i. Island Fisheries Subpanel
    ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
    iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
    iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
    B. Other Issues
5. Public Comment
6. Discussion and Recommendations
7. Other Business

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.


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    Dated: May 15, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens weirs for the purpose of transporting the meetings will run as late as necessary to
Fishery Conservation and Management herring to Canada for processing. The complete scheduled business.
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). This transshipment operations will occur
Schedule and Agenda for the Guam
action is necessary for NMFS to make a within the boundaries of the State of
Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
determination that the permit Maine or within the portion of the EEZ
application can be approved. east of the line 69°30′ W. longitude and 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015
DATES: Written comments must be within 12 nautical miles from Maine’s
1. ‘‘Hafa Adai’’ Welcome and
received by June 3, 2015. seaward boundary.
Introductions
ADDRESSES: Written comments on this Dated: May 13, 2015. 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
action, identified by RIN 0648- XD946, John Henderschedt, 3. Issues to be discussed at 163rd
should be sent to Melissa Garcia in the Director, Office for International Affairs and Council Meeting
NMFS Office for International Affairs Seafood Inspection, National Marine A. Upcoming Council Action Items
and Seafood Inspection at 1315 East- Fisheries Service.
i. Cooperative Research Priorities
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 [FR Doc. 2015–12271 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am]
ii. Five-year Research Priorities
(phone: (301) 427–8385, fax: (301) 713– BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
2313, email: melissa.garcia@noaa.gov). B. Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam
Community Activities
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 4. Mariana Archipelago FEP-Guam
Melissa Garcia at (301) 427–8385 or by
Issues
email at melissa.garcia@noaa.gov.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric A. Report of the Subpanels
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Administration i. Island Fisheries Subpanel
Background ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
RIN 0648–XD951 iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
Section 204(d) of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1824(d)) Western Pacific Fishery Management iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights
authorizes the Secretary of Commerce Council; Public Meetings Subpanel
(Secretary) to issue a transshipment B. Other Issues
permit authorizing a vessel other than a AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 5. Public Comment
vessel of the United States to engage in Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 6. Discussion and Recommendations
fishing consisting solely of transporting Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 7. ‘‘At the end of the day’’ Other
fish or fish products at sea from a point Commerce. Business
within the United States Exclusive ACTION: Notice of public meetings and
Economic Zone (EEZ) or, with the hearings. Schedule and Agenda for the CNMI
concurrence of a state, within the Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
boundaries of that state, to a point SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015
outside the United States. In addition, Management Council (Council) will
Public Law 104–297, section 105(e), hold a meeting of its Guam and 1. Welcome and Introductions
directs the Secretary to issue section Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
204(d) permits for up to 14 Canadian Islands (CNMI) Mariana Archipelago 3. Issues to be discussed at 163rd
transport vessels to receive Atlantic Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Council Meeting
herring harvested by United States Panels (AP) to discuss and make A. Upcoming Council Action Items
fishermen and to be used in sardine recommendations on fishery i. Cooperative Research Priorities
processing. Transshipment must occur management issues in the Western ii. Five-year Research Priorities
from within the boundaries of the State Pacific Region. B. Mariana Archipelago FEP–CNMI
of Maine or within the portion of the DATES: The Guam Mariana Archipelago Community Activities
EEZ east of the line 69 degrees 30 FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 5, 4. Mariana Archipelago FEP–CNMI
minutes west and within 12 nautical 2015, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Issues
miles from Maine’s seaward boundary. the CNMI Mariana Archipelago FEP AP A. Report of the Subpanels
Section 204(d)(3)(D) of the Magnuson- will meet on Friday, June 5, 2015, i. Island Fisheries Subpanel
Stevens Act provides that an application between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. All times ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
may not be approved until the Secretary listed are local island times. iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
determines that ‘‘no owner or operator For specific times and agendas, see iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights
of a vessel of the United States which SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Subpanel
has adequate capacity to perform the B. Other Issues
ADDRESSES: The Guam Mariana
transportation for which the application
Archipelago FEP AP will meet at the 5. Public Comment
is submitted has indicated . . . an
Guam Fishermen’s Cooperative 6. Discussion and Recommendations
interest in performing the transportation
Association Lanai in Hagatna, Guam, 7. Other Business
at fair and reasonable rates.’’ NMFS is
and the CNMI Mariana Archipelago FEP
publishing this notice as part of its effort Special Accommodations
AP will meet at the Division of Fish and
to make such a determination with
Wildlife Conference Room in Tanapag, These meetings are physically
respect to the application described
Saipan, CNMI. accessible to people with disabilities.
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below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for sign language
Summary of Application Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; interpretation or other auxiliary aids
NMFS received an application telephone (808) 522–8220. should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds,
requesting authorization for four SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522–
Canadian transport vessels to receive comment periods will be provided in 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the
transfers of herring from United States the agenda. The order in which agenda meeting date.
purse seine vessels, stop seines, and items are addressed may change. The Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

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Dated: May 15, 2015. Although non-emergency issues not brenda.k.curfman.civ@mail.mil, or by
Tracey L. Thompson, contained in the meeting agenda may be phone at 703–614–0998.
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable discussed, those issues may not be the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. subject of formal action during this subcommittee meeting is being held
[FR Doc. 2015–12172 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] meeting. Action will be restricted to under the provisions of the Federal
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P those issues specifically listed in this Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5
document and any issues arising after U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
publication of this document that Sunshine in the Government Act of
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE require emergency action under section 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41
305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Conservation and Management Act, 102–3.150).
Administration provided the public has been notified of Purpose of the Meeting: The Advisory
RIN 0648–XD952 the intent to take final action to address Committee on Arlington National
the emergency. Cemetery is an independent Federal
Pacific Fishery Management Council; advisory committee chartered to provide
Public Meeting Special Accommodations
the Secretary of the Army independent
The meeting is physically accessible advice and recommendations on
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries to people with disabilities. Requests for
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Arlington National Cemetery, including,
sign language interpretation or other but not limited to, cemetery
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. administration, the erection of
Commerce.
Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2425 at memorials at the cemetery, and master
ACTION: Notice; public meeting. least 5 days prior to the meeting date. planning for the cemetery. The
SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Dated: May 15, 2015. Secretary of the Army may act on the
Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Tracey L. Thompson, committee’s advice and
Groundfish Management Team (GMT) Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable recommendations. The Honor
will hold a conference call that is open Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Subcommittee is directed to provide
to the public. To attend the GMT [FR Doc. 2015–12171 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] independent recommendations of
teleconference, participants need to dial BILLING CODE 3510–22–P methods to address the long-term future
the following toll-free number 1–888– of Arlington National Cemetery,
283–0166 Participant Code: 4432591. including how best to extend the active
DATES: The GMT meeting will be held DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE burials and on what ANC should focus
Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 1 p.m. once all available space has been used.
until business for the day is completed. Department of the Army Proposed Agenda: The subcommittee
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held will receive an update from CAA;
via conference call with a listening Advisory Committee on Arlington historic gates update and planning for
station provided at the Pacific Council National Cemetery Honor placement; conduct a review of the
Office, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Subcommittee Meeting Notice current eligibility and honors wait times
Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384; (specifically for military honors) and
AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. impacts.
telephone: (503) 820–2280.
Council address: Pacific Council, ACTION:Notice of open subcommittee Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting:
7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, meeting. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR
Portland, OR 97220–1384. 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the
SUMMARY: The Department of the Army
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. is publishing this notice to announce availability of space, this meeting is
Kelly Ames, Pacific Council; telephone: the following Federal advisory open to the public. Seating is on a first-
(503) 820–2426. committee meeting of the Honor come basis. The Women in Military
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Subcommittee of the Advisory Service for America is fully
primary purpose of the GMT working Committee on Arlington National handicapped accessible. For additional
meeting is to prepare for the June 2015 Cemetery (ACANC). The meeting is information about public access
Council meeting. Specific agenda topics open to the public. For more procedures, contact Ms. Brenda
include a review of the latest West Coast information about the Committee and Curfman, the subcommittee’s Alternate
Groundfish Observer Program data; the Honor Subcommittee, please visit Designated Federal Officer, at the email
inseason adjustments to groundfish http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/ address or telephone number listed in
fisheries; salmon Endangered Species AboutUs/FocusAreas.aspx. the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Act reconsultation update; and the section.
DATES: The Honor Subcommittee will
process for adopting harvest Written Comments and Statements:
meet from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and
specifications and management
Tuesday, June 23, 2015. 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the
measures for the 2017–2018 fisheries.
The GMT may also address other ADDRESSES: Women in Military Service Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
assignments relating to groundfish for America Memorial, Conference public or interested organizations may
management. No management actions Room, Arlington National Cemetery, submit written comments or statements
Arlington, VA 22211.
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will be decided by the GMT. Public to the subcommittee, in response to the
comment will be accommodated if time FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. stated agenda of the open meeting or in
allows, at the discretion of the GMT Brenda K. Curfman; Alternate regard to the subcommittee’s mission in
Chair. The GMT’s task will be to Designated Federal Officer for the general. Written comments or
develop recommendations for committee and the Honor statements should be submitted to Ms.
consideration by the Pacific Council at Subcommittee, in writing at Arlington Brenda Curfman, the subcommittee’s
its June 10–16, 2015 meeting in National Cemetery, Arlington, VA Alternate Designated Federal Officer,
Spokane, WA. 22211, or by email at via electronic mail, the preferred mode

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of public meetings and hearings.
Dates		The Guam Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 5, 2015, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and the CNMI Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet on Friday, June 5, 2015, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. All times listed are local island times.
Contact		Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone (808) 522-8220.
FR Citation		80 FR 28977
RIN Number		0648-XD95

80 FR 28977 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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