80 FR 46544 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel

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Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 150 (August 5, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-19148

NMFS will hold a 2-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in September 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.

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[FR Doc No: 2015-19148]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE074

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.

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SUMMARY: NMFS will hold a 2-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)
Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in

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September 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 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 9, 2015; and from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on
Thursday, September 10, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Silver Spring, 8777
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The meeting presentations will
also be available via WebEx webinar/conference call.
On Wednesday, September 9, 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 Thursday, September 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=395887510&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: LeAnn Hogan 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 Atlantic
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
and March 2015), 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 Final Amendment 6 to the
2006 Consolidated HMS FMP on the future of shark fishery, providing
updates on Amendment 5b on dusky shark management and Amendment 9 on
smoothhound shark management, reviewing the results of the smoothhound
shark stock assessment, discussing implementation of Final Amendment 7
on bluefin tuna management measures, as well as discussing the Final
HMS Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review and next steps. The meeting
will also include discussion of a survey of Atlantic HMS tournaments
that is in development, and providing updates on various topics
relevant to Atlantic HMS fisheries management.
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 LeAnn Hogan at (301) 427-8503 at least 7 days
prior to the meeting.

Dated: July 30, 2015.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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Comment: One commenter agreed applications of the step mappings, special publications. NIST will consider
with the inclusion of the Extendable- culminating in the output, is called the the commenter’s suggestions in the
Output Functions in Draft FIPS 202, state.’’ The commenter suggested the development of those publications.
citing the TUAK algorithm—for following replacement: ‘‘The Also, text was added to clarify that
authentication and key generation in permutation, as it undergoes successive extendable-output functions are not yet
mobile telephony—as a suitable applications of the step mappings, approved as variable-length hash
application. maintains a b-bit state, which is initially functions.
Response: NIST acknowledges the set to the input values.’’ Instead, NIST Comment: The only comment on FIPS
comment. No change to the Standard revised the sentence as follows: ‘‘The 180–4 recommended that the SHA–1
was made as a result of the comment. permutation is specified in terms of an hash algorithm be excluded ‘‘due to
Comment: Two commenters array of values for b bits that is highly untrusted security algorithm.’’
recommended a significant restructuring repeatedly updated, called the state; the Response: NIST made no change
of Draft FIPS 202. One commenter’s state is initially set to the input values based on this comment. The comment
proposal was to emphasize the role of of the permutation.’’ This revision is does not directly apply to the Revised
the Keccak-p permutation as a preferable because it retains an explicit Applicability Clause of FIPS 180–4,
‘‘primitive,’’ i.e., a fundamental definition of the term ‘‘state.’’ NIST did which simply acknowledges that FIPS
cryptographic technique. This not include the change requested in the 202 specifies valid options for secure
permutation family is the main general comment. Although the stated hash functions. Moreover, NIST has
component of each SHA–3 function. rationale for the general comment is already developed and adopted an
The comment included a detailed reasonable, it is preferable to omit the appropriate policy for the use of
outline of the commenter’s proposal. hyphens, as originally specified, in SHA–1, based on the latest security
The other commenter’s proposal was to order to help distinguish the different information, as described in NIST
replace FIPS 202 with three standards. roles of the parameters. In particular, Special Publication 800–131A.
The first standard would specify the the numerical suffixes in ‘‘SHAKE128’’ The Secretary of Commerce hereby
Keccak[c] sponge functions as a distinct and ‘‘SHAKE256’’ indicate security approves FIPS 202 and FIPS 180–4.
primitive, and the second and third strengths, while for the SHA–3 hash Copies of FIPS 202 and FIPS 180–4 are
standards would specify the SHA–3 functions such as SHA3–256, the suffix available at: http://csrc.nist.gov/
hash functions and extendable-output indicates the digest length of the hash publications/PubsFIPS.html.
functions, respectively, as instances of function.
these sponge functions. For both Comment: One commenter requested Authority: In accordance with the
commenters, the rationale for their Information Technology Management Reform
that FIPS 202 clarify how the SHA–3
Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–106) and the
proposals was to provide greater hash functions would be implemented Federal Information Security Management
flexibility to extend the technology in within the keyed-hash message Act of 2002 (FISMA) (Pub. L. 107–347), the
the future. authentication code (HMAC) that is Secretary of Commerce is authorized to
Response: The restructuring proposals specified in FIPS 198–1. approve FIPS. NIST activities to develop
were not accepted. The text in Section Response: The comment was accepted computer security standards to protect
7 on conformance already explicitly and addressed with new text in the federal sensitive (unclassified) information
accommodates the possibility of conformance section that identified the systems are undertaken pursuant to specific
developing new uses of the Keccak[c] value of the HMAC parameter B for each responsibilities assigned to NIST by Section
sponge functions and other intermediate of the SHA–3 hash functions. 20 of the National Institute of Standards and
functions, as well as new functions Comment: One commenter expressed Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3), as
based on the Keccak-p permutations. amended.
appreciation for the opportunity to
Moreover, the primary purpose of FIPS review Draft FIPS 202. Richard R. Cavanagh,
202 is to standardize the winning Response: NIST acknowledges the Acting Associate Director for Laboratory
algorithm from the SHA–3 competition. comment. No change was made as a Programs.
Both of the restructuring proposals result of the comment. [FR Doc. 2015–19181 Filed 8–4–15; 8:45 am]
would detract from the perception of the Comment: One commenter discussed BILLING CODE 3510–13–P
Standard as fulfilling that goal. the use of the extendable-output
Comment: One of the previous functions specified in Draft FIPS 202.
commenters also submitted several The comment distinguished between DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
editorial comments and one general two types of applications: (1) Variable-
comment on Draft FIPS 202. The general length hash functions, and (2) random- National Oceanic and Atmospheric
comment suggested that hyphens be looking functions, such as key Administration
inserted into the names ‘‘SHAKE128’’ derivation functions (KDFs). The
RIN 0648–XE074
and ‘‘SHAKE256’’ in order to separate comment explained why variable-length
the numerical parameter, which would hash functions were not very interesting Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
be consistent with the naming from a cryptographic perspective, Meeting of the Atlantic Highly
convention for the SHA–3 hash suggesting that NIST approval be Migratory Species Advisory Panel
functions. limited to KDF-like functions. The
Response: The editorial comments comment also pointed out that the AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
were accepted, with a modification to incorporation of the output length into Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
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the suggested resolution in one case. In the input for these functions could be Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
particular, the commenter observed that specified as a method of addressing the Commerce.
the following sentence in Section 3 prefix property that is discussed in the ACTION: Notice of public meeting and
could be clarified to distinguish Standard. webinar/conference call.
between the input, which is fixed, and Response: The text in Section 7 on
the state, which is mutable: ‘‘The set of conformance explicitly asserts that SUMMARY: NMFS will hold a 2-day
values for the b-bit input to the approved uses of the extendable-output Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
permutation, as it undergoes successive functions will be specified in NIST (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in

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September 2015. The intent of the and September 2012, January and SUMMARY: NMFS has received a request
meeting is to consider options for the September 2013, April and September from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for
conservation and management of 2014 and March 2015), among other authorization to take marine mammals
Atlantic HMS. The meeting is open to things. incidental to construction activities as
the public. The intent of this meeting is to part of a wharf recapitalization project.
DATES: The AP meeting and webinar consider alternatives for the Pursuant to the Marine Mammal
will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on conservation and management of all Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is
Wednesday, September 9, 2015; and Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish, and requesting public comment on its
from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, shark fisheries. We anticipate discussing proposal to issue an incidental
September 10, 2015. Final Amendment 6 to the 2006 harassment authorization (IHA) to the
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Consolidated HMS FMP on the future of Navy to take, by Level B harassment
the Sheraton Silver Spring, 8777 shark fishery, providing updates on only, during the specified activity.
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD Amendment 5b on dusky shark DATES: Comments and information must
20910. The meeting presentations will management and Amendment 9 on be received no later than September 4,
also be available via WebEx webinar/ smoothhound shark management, 2015.
conference call. reviewing the results of the ADDRESSES: Comments on this proposal
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, smoothhound shark stock assessment, should be addressed to Jolie Harrison,
the conference call information is phone discussing implementation of Final Chief, Permits and Conservation
number 1–800–857–6552; Participant Amendment 7 on bluefin tuna Division, Office of Protected Resources,
Code: 8099565; and the webinar event management measures, as well as National Marine Fisheries Service.
address is: https:// discussing the Final HMS Essential Fish Physical comments should be sent to
noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/ Habitat 5-Year Review and next steps. 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring,
onstage/g.php?d=393951018&t=a; event The meeting will also include MD 20910 and electronic comments
password: NOAA. discussion of a survey of Atlantic HMS should be sent to ITP.Laws@noaa.gov.
On Thursday, September 10, 2015, the tournaments that is in development, and Instructions: NMFS is not responsible
conference call information is phone providing updates on various topics for comments sent by any other method,
number 1–800–857–6552; Participant relevant to Atlantic HMS fisheries to any other address or individual, or
Code: 8099565; and the webinar event management. received after the end of the comment
address is: https:// Additional information on the period. Comments received
noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/ meeting and a copy of the draft agenda electronically, including all
onstage/g.php?d=395887510&t=a; event will be posted prior to the meeting at: attachments, must not exceed a 25-
password: NOAA. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/ megabyte file size. Attachments to
Participants are strongly encouraged advisory_panels/hms_ap/meetings/ap_ electronic comments will be accepted in
to log/dial in fifteen minutes prior to the meetings.html. Microsoft Word or Excel or Adobe PDF
meeting. NMFS will show the Special Accommodations file formats only. All comments
presentations via webinar and allow received are a part of the public record
public comment during identified times This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for and will generally be posted to the
on the agenda. Internet at www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/
sign language interpretation or other
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: permits/incidental/construction.htm
auxiliary aids should be directed to
LeAnn Hogan or Margo Schulze-Haugen without change. All personal identifying
LeAnn Hogan at (301) 427–8503 at least
at (301) 427–8503. information (e.g., name, address)
7 days prior to the meeting.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The voluntarily submitted by the commenter
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Dated: July 30, 2015. may be publicly accessible. Do not
Conservation and Management Act, 16 Emily H. Menashes, submit confidential business
U.S.C. 1801 et seq., as amended by the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable information or otherwise sensitive or
Sustainable Fisheries Act, Public Law Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. protected information.
104–297, provided for the establishment [FR Doc. 2015–19148 Filed 8–4–15; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben
of an AP to assist in the collection and BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Laws, Office of Protected Resources,
evaluation of information relevant to the NMFS, (301) 427–8401.
development of any Fishery SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Management Plan (FMP) or FMP DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
amendment for Atlantic HMS. NMFS Availability
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
consults with and considers the An electronic copy of the Navy’s
Administration
comments and views of AP members application and supporting documents,
when preparing and implementing RIN 0648–XE056 as well as a list of the references cited
FMPs or FMP amendments for Atlantic in this document, may be obtained by
tunas, swordfish, billfish, and sharks. Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to visiting the Internet at:
The AP has previously consulted with Specified Activities; Taking Marine www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
NMFS on: Amendment 1 to the Billfish Mammals Incidental to a Wharf incidental/construction.htm. In case of
FMP (April 1999); the HMS FMP (April Recapitalization Project
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

problems accessing these documents,
1999); Amendment 1 to the HMS FMP AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries please call the contact listed above.
(December 2003); the Consolidated HMS Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
FMP (October 2006); and Amendments National Environmental Policy Act
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8, and 9 to the Commerce. The Navy prepared an Environmental
2006 Atlantic Consolidated HMS FMP Assessment (EA; 2013) for this project.
ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental
(April and October 2008, February and We subsequently adopted the EA and
harassment authorization; request for
September 2009, May and September signed our own Finding of No
comments.
2010, April and September 2011, March Significant Impact (FONSI) prior to

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of public meeting and webinar/conference call.
Dates		The AP meeting and webinar will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015; and from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015.
Contact		LeAnn Hogan or Margo Schulze-Haugen at (301) 427-8503.
FR Citation		80 FR 46544
RIN Number		0648-XE07

80 FR 46544 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel

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