80 FR 29631 - South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC); Public Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 99 (May 22, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 99 (May 22, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 29631-29634] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12492] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XD932 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC); Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of the: Habitat Protection and Ecosystem-Based Management Committee; Protected Resources Committee; Shrimp Committee; Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) Committee; Golden Crab Committee; Personnel Committee (Closed Session); Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) Selection Committee; Law Enforcement Committee (partially closed); Data Collection Committee; King and Spanish Mackerel Committee; Executive Finance Committee; Snapper Grouper Committee; and a meeting of the Full Council. The Council will also hold a Council Member Visioning Workshop for the Snapper Grouper Fishery and conduct a joint Council Session with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The Council will take action as necessary. The Council will also hold a formal public comment session. DATES: The Council meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2015 until 3 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040; phone: (800) 222-8733 or (305) 293-1818; fax: (305) 296-6962. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 [[Page 29632]] Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N. Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, SAFMC; phone: (843) 571-4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC-10; fax: (843) 769-4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items of discussion in the individual meeting agendas are as follows: Council Member Visioning Workshop: Monday, June 8, 2015, 8:30 a.m. Until 12 Noon 1. Council members will receive a recap of the March 2015 Visioning Workshop, an overview of the draft Snapper Grouper Vision Blueprint, review public input, promotional materials and strategies, and discuss planning for public input schedules on the Draft Vision Blueprint. 2. Council members will discuss next steps and provide guidance to staff. Habitat Protection and Ecosystem-Based Management Committee: Monday, June 8, 2015, 1:30 p.m. Until 3 p.m. 1. The committee will receive a report from the Habitat Advisory Panel, a status report on the Fishery Ecosystem Plan II Development, a report on the South Atlantic Ecosystem Modeling Workshop, and review analyses associated with the northern extension of the Oculina Bank Coral Habitat Area of Particular Concern as it pertains to the rock shrimp fishery. 2. The committees will develop recommendations and provide guidance to staff. Protected Resources Committee: Monday, June 8, 2015, 3 p.m. Until 4 p.m. 1. The committee will receive an update from NOAA Fisheries on protected resource-related issues, a briefing on the Acropora (coral) recovery plan, an overview of the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Biological Opinion, and an overview of the NOAA Fisheries guidance on the Endangered Species Act/Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act Integration Agreement. 2. The committee will develop recommendations for the Council. Shrimp Committee: Monday, June 8, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Until 4:30 p.m. 1. The committee will review the Shrimp and Deepwater Shrimp Advisory Panel report, discuss, and provide guidance to staff. SEDAR Committee: Monday, June 8, 2015, 4:30 p.m. Until 5 p.m. 1. The committee will approve Terms of Reference for red grouper, approve the Council's Annual Research and Monitoring Plan, and receive an update on the Marine Recreational Information Transition Plan. Golden Crab Committee: Monday, June 8, 2015, 5 p.m. Until 5:30 p.m. 1. The committee will receive an update on the status of commercial catch versus annual catch limit (ACL) for golden crab, the status of Amendment 9 to the Golden Crab Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and a report on available data for golden crab. The committee will discuss and take action as necessary. Personnel Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 8 a.m. Until 9 a.m. (Closed Session) 1. The committee will review a staff retirement health insurance proposal and provide recommendations. SSC Selection Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 9 a.m. Until 9:30 a.m. (Closed Session) 1. The committee will review applications for the SSC and provide recommendations for appointments. Law Enforcement Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Until 10:30 a.m. (Partially Closed Session) 1. The committee will review nominations for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (closed session) and receive a report from the Law Enforcement Advisory Panel. 2. The committee will provide recommendations as appropriate. Data Collection Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 10:30 a.m. Until 11 a.m. 1. The committee will receive a presentation on the status of work on bycatch reporting in the Southeast, an overview of the status of the implementation plan for commercial electronic logbook reporting, a presentation on the status of the commercial electronic logbook pilot project, an overview of the Joint South Atlantic and Gulf Council Generic Charterboat Reporting Amendment including the status of the Gulf Council recommendations and next steps, and review the Decision Document for the amendment. 2. The committee will discuss, approve next steps, and provide guidance to staff. King and Spanish Mackerel Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 11 a.m. Until 12 Noon 1. The committee will receive a report on the status of commercial catch versus ACLs for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and cobia, the status of amendments currently under Secretarial Review, discuss Framework Amendment 2 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagic FMP, and receive a report from the Mackerel Advisory Panel. 2. The committee will review Coastal Migratory Pelagic FMP Amendment 26 addressing modifications to management/stock boundaries, management parameters for king mackerel including changes to ACLs, revisions to commercial quotas and allocations in the Gulf of Mexico, and allowing the sale of king mackerel caught within the shark gillnet fishery. The committee will modify the amendment as necessary, and select preferred management alternatives. 3. The committee will review the Discussion Document for Coastal Migratory Pelagic FMP Amendment 28 addressing options for separating the joint FMP between the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils. 4. The committee will provide recommendations and direction to staff as appropriate. Executive Finance Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 1:30 p.m. Until 3 p.m. 1. The committee will receive an update on the status of the Calendar Year 2015 budget expenditures and review the Council Follow-up and priorities. 2. The committee will review and approve the Calendar Year 2015 budget. 3. The committee will also receive an update on the Joint South Florida Committee Issues and an overview of the Citizen Science Program and review the Statement of Work. 4. The committee will provide recommendations and address other issues as appropriate. Snapper Grouper Committee: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 3 p.m. Until 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. Until 5 p.m. 1. The committee will receive updates on the status of catches versus quotas under annual catch limits (ACLs), actions under formal review, Southeast Reef Fish Survey, and presentations on the 2015 red snapper season and Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) ``Rare Event'' sampling. 2. The committee will receive reports from the Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel (AP) and the SSC. [[Page 29633]] 3. The committee will review the following amendments to the Snapper Grouper FMP and provide recommendations as appropriate: (1) Regulatory Amendment 16 addressing modifications to the current seasonal closure for the commercial black sea bass pot fishery. The committee will modify the amendment, choose preferred alternatives as appropriate and approve the amendment for public hearings; (2) Amendment 36 addressing Spawning Special Management Zones (SMZs.). The committee will consider public hearing comments and the draft System Management Plan, modify the document as appropriate, and approve the amendment for a second round of public hearings; (3) Amendment 35 to remove species from the management unit and address measures for the commercial golden tilefish endorsement. The committee will modify the document and codified text as needed and approve for formal review; 4. The committee will review the following amendments, provide guidance to staff and develop recommendations for approving for public scoping: (1) Amendment 38 pertaining to blueline tilefish management measures; (2) Amendment 37 addressing measures for hogfish; (3) Regulatory Amendment 23 addressing measures for golden tilefish; and (4) Regulatory Amendment 24 addressing measures for multiple species in the snapper grouper management complex. Note: A formal public comment session will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Public comment will be accepted on any items on the Council agenda including items on the joint Council session. The Chairman, based on the number of individuals wishing to comment, will determine the amount of time provided to each commenter. Joint Council Session: South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils, Thursday, June 11, 2015, 8:30 a.m. Until 5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.: Call the meeting to order, adopt the agenda, welcome and introductions 8:45-10 a.m.: The Councils will receive an overview of the Decision Document for the Joint South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Generic Charterboat Reporting Amendment addressing reporting requirements for federally permitted charterboats in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The Councils will discuss measures and vote on actions as appropriate. 10 a.m.-12 noon: The Councils will review the Joint Draft Options Paper and Decision Document for Amendment 26 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagics FMP addressing king mackerel management measures including modifications to stock boundaries, allocations, and sale provisions. The Councils will discuss measures and vote on actions as appropriate. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: The Councils will review the Decision Document for Amendment 28 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagic FMP addressing options for separating management of coastal migratory species (king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and cobia) between the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Council's area of jurisdiction. The species are currently managed jointly through the FMP. The Councils will discuss measures and vote on actions as appropriate. 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.: The Councils will review the Joint South Florida Amendment including issues, goals and objectives. The amendment includes measures to modify management of yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper and black grouper, seasonal closures, circle hook requirements and other measures designed to minimize conflicting regulations for South Florida. The Councils will review the Decision Document for the amendment and vote on actions as appropriate. 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: The Councils will review a Decision Document for management measures addressing hogfish following a recent stock assessment. The Councils will discuss measures and vote on actions as appropriate. The Councils will also address Other Business as appropriate. Council Session: Friday, June 12, 2015, 8:30 a.m. Until 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.: Call the meeting to order, adopt the agenda, and approve the March 2014 minutes. 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Snapper Grouper Committee and is scheduled to approve Snapper Grouper Amendment 35 for formal Secretarial review. The Council will approve/ disapprove Regulatory Amendment 16 for public hearings and Amendment 36 for a second round of public hearings. The Council is scheduled to approve or disapprove the following amendments for public scoping: Snapper Grouper Amendment 37, Amendment 38, Regulatory Amendment 23 and Regulatory Amendment 24. The Council will consider other committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 9:45 a.m.-10 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the King and Spanish Mackerel Committee, consider committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the SSC Selection Committee, appoint members to the SSC and the SSC's Socio- Economic Panel, consider other committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Council Member Visioning Workshop, consider recommendations and take action as appropriate. 10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Habitat Protection and Ecosystem-Based Management Committee, consider committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 10:45 a.m.-11 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Protected Resources Committee, consider committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 11 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the SEDAR Committee, approve or disapprove the red grouper terms of reference, the Council's annual Research and Monitoring Plan, consider committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Executive Finance Committee, approve the Council Follow Up and Priorities, approve the Calendar Year 2015 budget, take action on the South Florida Management issues as appropriate, consider other committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Golden Crab Committee, consider committee recommendations, and take action as appropriate. 11:45 a.m.-12 noon: The Council will receive a report from the Data Collection Committee, consider recommendations and take action as appropriate. 1 p.m.-1:15 p.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Shrimp Committee, consider committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. 1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Law Enforcement Committee, select the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, consider other committee recommendations, and take action as appropriate. 1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.: The Council will receive a report from the Personnel Committee, approve/disapprove the staff retirement health insurance plan, consider other committee [[Page 29634]] recommendations, and take action as appropriate. 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m.: The Council will receive status reports from NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The Council will review and develop recommendations on Experimental Fishing Permits as necessary; review agency and liaison reports; and discuss other business and upcoming meetings. Documents regarding these issues are available from the Council office (see ADDRESSES). 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 these meetings. 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 Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 19, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-12492 Filed 5-21-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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4. Approve Agenda Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. Special Accommodations
B. Open Comment Period Washington State Delegation—7 a.m.
1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. These meetings are physically
C. Habitat Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. accessible to people with disabilities.
1. Current Habitat Issues Highly Migratory Species Advisory Requests for sign language
D. Groundfish Management Subpanel—8 a.m. interpretation or other auxiliary aids
1. National Marine Fisheries Service Highly Migratory Species Management should be directed to Carolyn Porter at
Report Team—8 a.m. (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior to
2. Permit Stacking Cost Recovery Report Scientific and Statistical Committee the meeting date.
(Final Action) (SSC)—8 a.m.
3. Salmon Endangered Species Act (ESA) Enforcement Consultants—3 p.m. Dated: May 19, 2015.
Reconsultation Update Chairman’s Reception—6 p.m. Tracey L. Thompson,
4. Non-Salmon ESA Report (Final Action) Day 4—Saturday, June 13, 2015 Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
5. Specifications Process for 2017–18 California State Delegation—7 a.m. Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
Fisheries Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. [FR Doc. 2015–12506 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am]
6. Groundfish Essential Fish Habitat and Washington State Delegation—7 a.m.
Rockfish Conservation Area Update BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m.
7. Inseason Adjustments (Final Action)
Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m.
8. Final Stock Assessments and Catch
Highly Migratory Species Advisory DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Reports (Final Action)
Subpanel—8 a.m.
9. Blackgill and Slope Rockfish Quota
Highly Migratory Species Management National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Share Allocation
Team—8 a.m.
10. Rebuilding Revision Rules Administration
E. Highly Migratory Species Management SSC Groundfish and Economic
1. International Issues Including Inter- Subcommittees—8 a.m. RIN 0648–XD932
American Tropical Tuna Commission Enforcement Consultants—Ad hoc
Meeting and North Pacific Albacore Stock Assessment Question and Answer South Atlantic Fishery Management
Management Strategy Evaluation Session—7 p.m. Council (SAFMC); Public Meeting
2. Final Approval of Resubmitted Day 5—Sunday, June 14, 2015
California State Delegation—7 a.m. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Exempted Fishing Permit Application
(Final Action) Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
3. Swordfish Management and Monitoring Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Plan Hardcaps (Final Action) Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. Commerce.
F. Administrative Matters Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
1. Legislative Matters Highly Migratory Species Advisory
2. Fiscal Matters Subpanel—8 a.m. SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery
3. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes Highly Migratory Species Management Management Council (Council) will
4. Membership Appointments and Council Team—8 a.m. hold meetings of the: Habitat Protection
Operating Procedures Enforcement Consultants—Ad hoc
Day 6—Monday, June 15, 2015
and Ecosystem-Based Management
5. Future Council Meeting Agenda and
California State Delegation—7 a.m. Committee; Protected Resources
Workload Planning
G. Coastal Pelagic Species Management Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. Committee; Shrimp Committee;
1. National Marine Fisheries Service Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. Southeast Data, Assessment and Review
Report Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory (SEDAR) Committee; Golden Crab
2. Pacific Mackerel Assessment and Subpanel—8 a.m. Committee; Personnel Committee
Management Measures (Final Action) Coastal Pelagic Species Management (Closed Session); Scientific and
3. Anchovy Update Team—8 a.m. Statistical Committee (SSC) Selection
4. Litigation Settlement Discussion Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. Committee; Law Enforcement
H. Ecosystem Management Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants—Ad hoc
Committee (partially closed); Data
1. Lenfest Taskforce and Ocean Modeling
Forum Update Day 7—Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Collection Committee; King and
California State Delegation—7 a.m. Spanish Mackerel Committee; Executive
Advisory body agendas will include Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. Finance Committee; Snapper Grouper
discussions of relevant issues that are Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. Committee; and a meeting of the Full
on the Council agenda for this meeting, Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Council. The Council will also hold a
and may also include issues that may be Subpanel—8 a.m. Council Member Visioning Workshop
relevant to future Council meetings. Coastal Pelagic Species Management for the Snapper Grouper Fishery and
Proposed advisory body agendas for this Team—8 a.m. conduct a joint Council Session with the
meeting will be available on the Council Enforcement Consultants—Ad hoc
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Web site (www.pcouncil.org) prior to Council. The Council will take action as
their meeting date. Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come necessary. The Council will also hold a
Schedule of Ancillary Meetings before this Council for discussion, those formal public comment session.
issues may not be the subject of formal DATES: The Council meeting will be
Day 1—Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Scientific and Statistical Committee Council action during these meetings. held from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8,
Groundfish Subcommittee—8 a.m. Council action will be restricted to those 2015 until 3 p.m. on Friday, June 12,
Day 2—Thursday, June 11, 2015 issues specifically listed in this notice 2015.
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Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. and any issues arising after publication ADDRESSES:
Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. of this notice that require emergency Meeting address: The meeting will be
Scientific and Statistical Committee—8 action under section 305(c) of the held at the Doubletree Grand Key
a.m.
Budget Committee—8:30 a.m.
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key
Habitat Committee—8 a.m. Conservation and Management Act, West, FL 33040; phone: (800) 222–8733
Legislative Committee—3 p.m. provided the public has been notified of or (305) 293–1818; fax: (305) 296–6962.
Day 3—Friday, June 12, 2015 the Council’s intent to take final action Council address: South Atlantic
California State Delegation—7 a.m. to address the emergency. Fishery Management Council, 4055
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recommendations, and take action as collections, as required by the Revisions
appropriate. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This revision incorporates a number
1:45 p.m.–3 p.m.: The Council will of recent changes related to regulatory
receive status reports from NOAA DATES:Written comments must be
submitted on or before July 21, 2015. actions. Framework Adjustment 48 to
Fisheries Southeast Regional Office and the FMP (78 FR 26118; May 3, 2013)
the Southeast Fisheries Science Center. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments proposed to exempt sector vessels
The Council will review and develop to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental targeting monkfish from the additional
recommendations on Experimental Paperwork Clearance Officer, at-sea monitoring coverage necessary to
Fishing Permits as necessary; review Department of Commerce, Room 6616, monitor groundfish catch. This measure
agency and liaison reports; and discuss 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., was intended to allocate limited at-sea
other business and upcoming meetings. Washington, DC 20230 (or via the monitoring resources to monitor those
Documents regarding these issues are Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). trips that catch the most groundfish. To
available from the Council office (see implement this measure, NMFS added a
ADDRESSES). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
question to both the pre-trip notification
Although non-emergency issues not Requests for additional information or
and Northeast Fisheries Observer
contained in this agenda may come copies of the information collection
Program notification to allow fishermen
before this group for discussion, those instrument and instructions should be
to indicate what fishery they intend to
issues may not be the subject of formal directed to Aja Szumylo, (978) 281–
participate in. This change allowed
action during these meetings. Action 9195 or Aja.szumylo@noaa.gov.
NMFS to identify trips that may qualify
will be restricted to those issues SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for this exemption, in order to deploy
specifically identified in this notice and observers and at-sea monitors
any issues arising after publication of I. Abstract appropriately to achieve the coverage
this notice that require emergency levels required by the FMP. Framework
action under section 305(c) of the This request is for revision and
extension of a current information 48 also eliminated the dockside
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery monitoring program established under
Conservation and Management Act, collection. Under the Magnuson-Stevens
Amendment 16 because NMFS
provided the public has been notified of Fishery Conservation and Management
determined dealer reporting combined
the Council’s intent to take final action Act (MSA), the Secretary of Commerce
with dockside intercepts by
to address the emergency. has the responsibility for the
enforcement personnel are sufficient to
conservation and management of marine
Special Accommodations ensure reliable landings data.
fishery resources. We, National Oceanic Elimination of the dockside monitoring
These meetings are physically and Atmospheric Administration’s program was not included in the
accessible to people with disabilities. (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries applicable non-substantive change
Requests for auxiliary aids should be Service (NMFS), and the Regional request and thus this change will be
directed to the council office (see Fishery Management Councils are included in the revision/extension.
ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting. delegated the majority of this As part of Framework Adjustment 53
responsibility. The New England to the FMP (80 FR 25110; May 1, 2015),
Note: The times and sequence specified in
this agenda are subject to change. Fishery Management Council (Council) NMFS implemented a requirement that
develops management plans for fishery vessels that declare trips into the Gulf
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. resources in New England. of Maine Broad Stock Area and any
Dated: May 19, 2015. In 2010, we implemented a new suite other broad stock area (i.e., Georges
Tracey L. Thompson, of regulations for the Northeast (NE) Bank or Southern New England) on the
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable multispecies fishery through same trip submit a daily catch report via
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Amendment 16 to the Multispecies vessel monitoring system (VMS). We
[FR Doc. 2015–12492 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am] Fishery Management Plan (Amendment determined the daily VMS trip reports
16). This action updated status were necessary to ensure accurate
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determination criteria for all regulated apportionment of catch and help
NE multispecies or ocean pout stocks; enforcement efforts. This requirement
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE adopted rebuilding programs for NE was approved temporarily through
multispecies stocks newly classified as emergency PRA approval. We are
National Oceanic and Atmospheric being overfished and subject to proposing to permanently adjust this
Administration overfishing; revised management information collection to include this
measures, including significant reporting requirement.
Proposed Information Collection; revisions to the sector management
Comment Request; Northeast II. Method of Collection
measures, necessary to end overfishing,
Multispecies Amendment 16N Respondents must submit either
rebuild overfished regulated NE
paper forms via postal service, or
AGENCY: National Oceanic and multispecies and ocean pout stocks, and
electronic forms submitted via the
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), mitigate the adverse economic impacts
internet or a vessels’ vessel monitoring
Commerce. of increased effort controls. It also
system (VMS).
implemented new requirements under
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ACTION: Notice.
Amendment 16 for establishing III. Data
SUMMARY: The Department of acceptable biological catch (ABC), OMB Control Number: 0648–0605.
Commerce, as part of its continuing annual catch limits (ACLs), and Form Number: None.
effort to reduce paperwork and accountability measures (AMs) for each Type of Review: Regular submission
respondent burden, invites the general stock managed under the FMP, pursuant (revision and extension of a current
public and other Federal agencies to to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery information collection).
take this opportunity to comment on Conservation and Management Act Affected Public: Business or for-profit
proposed and/or continuing information (Magnuson-Stevens Act). organizations.
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| Dates | The Council meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2015 until 3 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015. | |
| Contact | Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, SAFMC; phone: (843) 571-4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC-10; fax: (843) 769-4520; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 29631 | |
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