80 FR 55606 - Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 179 (September 16, 2015)

Page Range		55606-55607
FR Document		2015-23261

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Groundfish Management Team (GMT) will hold a work session that is open to the public.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE177


Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) 
Groundfish Management Team (GMT) will hold a work session that is open 
to the public.

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DATES: The GMT meeting will be held Monday, October 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. 
until business for the day is completed. The GMT meeting will reconvene 
Tuesday, October 6 through Friday, October 9, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. 
until business for each day has been completed.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pacific Council Office, 
Large Conference Room, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, 
OR 97220-1384, telephone: (503) 820-2280.
    Council address: Pacific Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 
101, Portland, OR 97220-1384.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kelly Ames, Pacific Council; 
telephone: (503) 820-2426.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of the GMT meeting will 
be to develop recommendations for consideration by the Pacific Council 
at its November 13-19, 2015 meeting in Garden Grove, CA. Specific 
agenda topics include the development of the 2017-18 harvest 
specifications and management measures including stock assessments and 
rebuilding analyses. The GMT may also address other groundfish agenda 
items scheduled for the November Council meeting. No management actions 
will be decided by the GMT. Public comment will be accommodated if time 
allows, at the discretion of the GMT Chair.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda 
may be discussed, 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 issues arising after 
publication of this document 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 intent to 
take final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820-2425 at least 
5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: September 11, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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impact rates of recruitment or survival although the largest area of suitability for adoption by NMFS in
and will therefore not result in ensonification is predicted to extend up order to assess the impacts to the human
population-level impacts. to 7.5 km offshore from NSM, estuarine environment of issuance of an IHA to
Based on the analysis contained dolphins are generally considered as the Navy. Also in compliance with
herein of the likely effects of the restricted to inshore waters and only 1– NEPA and the CEQ regulations, as well
specified activity on marine mammals 2 km offshore. In summary, JES as NOAA Administrative Order 216–6,
and their habitat, and taking into dolphins are (1) known to form two NMFS has reviewed the Navy’s EA,
consideration the implementation of the groups and exhibit strong site fidelity determined it to be sufficient, and
planned monitoring and mitigation (i.e., individuals do not generally range adopted that EA and signed a Finding
measures, we find that the total marine throughout the recognized overall JES of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on
mammal take from the Navy’s wharf stock range); (2) would not occur at all November 20, 2013.
construction activities will have a in a significant portion of the larger ZOI We have reviewed the Navy’s
negligible impact on the affected marine extending offshore from NSM; and (3) application for a renewed IHA for
mammal species or stocks. the specified activity will be stationary ongoing construction activities for
within an enclosed basin not recognized 2015–16 and results of required marine
Small Numbers Analysis
as an area of any special significance mammal monitoring. Based on that
As described previously, of the 304 that would serve to attract or aggregate review, we have determined that the
incidents of behavioral harassment dolphins. We therefore believe that the proposed action is very similar to that
predicted to occur for bottlenose estimated numbers of takes, were they considered in the previous IHA. In
dolphin, we have no information to occur, likely represent repeated addition, no significant new
allowing us to parse those predicted exposures of a much smaller number of circumstances or information relevant to
incidents amongst the three stocks of bottlenose dolphins and that these environmental concerns have been
bottlenose dolphin that may occur in estimated incidents of take represent identified. Thus, we have determined
the project area. Therefore, we assessed small numbers of bottlenose dolphins. that the preparation of a new or
the total number of predicted incidents Based on the analysis contained supplemental NEPA document is not
of take against the best abundance herein of the likely effects of the necessary, and, after review of public
estimate for each stock, as though the specified activity on marine mammals comments, reaffirm our 2013 FONSI.
total would occur for the stock in and their habitat, and taking into The 2013 NEPA documents are
question. For two of the bottlenose consideration the implementation of the available for review at
dolphin stocks, the total predicted mitigation and monitoring measures, we www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
number of incidents of take authorized find that small numbers of marine incidental/construction.htm.
would be considered small— mammals will be taken relative to the
approximately three percent for the Authorization
populations of the affected species or
southern migratory stock and less than stocks. As a result of these determinations,
25 percent for the northern Florida we have issued an IHA to the Navy for
coastal stock—even if each estimated Impact on Availability of Affected conducting the described construction
taking occurred to a new individual. Species for Taking for Subsistence Uses activities in Mayport, FL, for one year
This is an extremely unlikely scenario There are no relevant subsistence uses from the date of issuance, provided the
as, for bottlenose dolphins in estuarine of marine mammals implicated by this previously described mitigation,
and nearshore waters, there is likely to action. Therefore, we have determined monitoring, and reporting requirements
be some overlap in individuals present that the total taking of affected species are incorporated.
day-to-day. or stocks would not have an unmitigable
The total number of authorized takes Dated: September 9, 2015.
adverse impact on the availability of Donna S. Wieting,
for bottlenose dolphins, if assumed to such species or stocks for taking for
accrue solely to new individuals of the Director, Office of Protected Resources,
subsistence purposes. National Marine Fisheries Service.
JES stock, is higher relative to the total
stock abundance, which is currently Endangered Species Act (ESA) [FR Doc. 2015–23174 Filed 9–15–15; 8:45 am]
considered unknown. However, these No marine mammal species listed BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
numbers represent the estimated under the ESA are expected to be
incidents of take, not the number of affected by these activities. Therefore,
individuals taken. That is, it is highly DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
we have determined that section 7
likely that a relatively small subset of consultation under the ESA are not National Oceanic and Atmospheric
JES bottlenose dolphins would be required. Administration
harassed by project activities. JES
bottlenose dolphins range from National Environmental Policy Act RIN 0648–XE177
Cumberland Sound at the Georgia- (NEPA)
Florida border south to approximately In compliance with the National Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Palm Coast, Florida, an area spanning Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Public Meeting
over 120 linear km of coastline and U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as implemented by AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
including habitat consisting of complex the regulations published by the Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
inshore and estuarine waterways. JES Council on Environmental Quality (40
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
dolphins, divided by Caldwell (2001) CFR parts 1500–1508), the Navy Commerce.
into Northern and Southern groups, prepared an Environmental Assessment ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
show strong site fidelity and, although (EA) to consider the direct, indirect and
members of both groups have been cumulative effects to the human SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery
observed outside their preferred areas, it environment resulting from the pier Management Council’s (Pacific Council)
is likely that the majority of JES maintenance project. NMFS made the Groundfish Management Team (GMT)
dolphins would not occur within waters Navy’s EA available to the public for will hold a work session that is open to
ensonified by project activities. Further, review and comment, in relation to its the public.

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DATES: The GMT meeting will be held DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE • The committee functions solely as
Monday, October 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. until an advisory body under the FACA.
business for the day is completed. The Patent and Trademark Office Members are appointed to the
GMT meeting will reconvene Tuesday, [Docket No.: PTO–C–2015–0054] approximately 12-member committee
October 6 through Friday, October 9, for a term of three years. At the
2015, from 8:30 a.m. until business for National Medal of Technology and conclusion of the three-year term, a
each day has been completed. Innovation Nomination Evaluation member may be eligible for appointment
Committee to one additional term, pending
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at advisory committee needs. Selection of
the Pacific Council Office, Large AGENCY: United States Patent and membership is made in accordance with
Conference Room, 7700 NE Ambassador Trademark Office, Commerce. applicable Department of Commerce
Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220– ACTION: Notice and request for guidelines.
1384, telephone: (503) 820–2280. nominations for the National Medal of • Members are responsible for
Council address: Pacific Council, Technology and Innovation Nomination reviewing nominations and making
7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Evaluation Committee. recommendations for the Nation’s
Portland, OR 97220–1384. highest honor for technological
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce innovation, awarded periodically by the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. (United States Patent and Trademark President of the United States. Members
Kelly Ames, Pacific Council; telephone: Office) is requesting nominations of of the committee must have an
(503) 820–2426. individuals to serve on the National understanding of, and experience in,
Medal of Technology and Innovation developing and utilizing technological
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Nomination Evaluation Committee. The innovation and/or be familiar with the
primary purpose of the GMT meeting United States Patent and Trademark education, training, employment and
will be to develop recommendations for Office will consider all timely management of technological
consideration by the Pacific Council at nominations received in response to this manpower.
its November 13–19, 2015 meeting in notice as well as from other sources. • The Department is seeking
Garden Grove, CA. Specific agenda additional nominations of candidates
DATES: To ensure full consideration,
topics include the development of the from small, medium-sized, and large
nominations must be postmarked, faxed
2017–18 harvest specifications and businesses and academia, with expertise
or electronically transmitted no later
management measures including stock in sub-sectors of the technology
than October 16, 2015.
assessments and rebuilding analyses. enterprise, including: Medical
ADDRESSES: Nominations must be
The GMT may also address other Innovations/Bioengineering and
groundfish agenda items scheduled for submitted to, Program Manager,
National Medal of Technology and Biomedical Technology; Technology
the November Council meeting. No Management/Computing/IT/
management actions will be decided by Innovation Program, United States
Manufacturing Innovation;
Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box
the GMT. Public comment will be Technological Manpower/Workforce
1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313–1450.
accommodated if time allows, at the Training/Education. Under the FACA,
Nominations also may be submitted via
discretion of the GMT Chair. membership on a committee must be
fax: (571) 273–9821 or by electronic
Although non-emergency issues not balanced in background and expertise.
mail to: nmti@uspto.gov.
contained in the meeting agenda may be In order to maximize the balance of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John background and expertise on the current
discussed, those issues may not be the Palafoutas, Program Manager, National
subject of formal action during these committee, nominations of individuals
Medal of Technology and Innovation with backgrounds in the following areas
meetings. Action will be restricted to Program, United States Patent and
those issues specifically listed in this are particularly sought: Computer
Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, science, information technology, and
document and any issues arising after Alexandria, Virginia 22313–1450,
publication of this document that medicine.
telephone (571) 272–9821, or electronic • Committee members generally are
require emergency action under section mail: nmti@uspto.gov. Chief Executive Officers or former Chief
305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Officers; former winners of
Conservation and Management Act,
Background the National Medal of Technology and
provided the public has been notified of
Innovation; presidents or distinguished
the intent to take final action to address The National Medal of Technology faculty of universities; or senior
the emergency. and Innovation Nomination Evaluation executives of non-profit organizations.
Special Accommodations Committee was established in As such, they not only offer the stature
accordance with the Federal Advisory of their positions but also possess
The meetings are physically Committee Act (FACA) (Title 5, United intimate knowledge of the forces
accessible to people with disabilities. States Code, Appendix 2). The following determining future directions for their
Requests for sign language provides information about the organizations and industries. The
interpretation or other auxiliary aids committee and membership: committee as a whole is balanced in
should be directed to Mr. Kris • Committee members are appointed representing geographical, professional,
Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2425 at least by and serve at the discretion of the
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and diverse interests.
5 days prior to the meeting date. Secretary of Commerce. The committee
provides advice to the Secretary on the Nomination Information
Dated: September 11, 2015.
implementation of Section 12 of the • Nominees must be United States
Tracey L. Thompson, Stevenson-Wydler Technology citizens, must be able to fully
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Innovation Act of 1980, Public Law 96– participate in meetings pertaining to the
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 480 (15 U.S.C. 3711), as amended by review and selection of finalists for the
[FR Doc. 2015–23261 Filed 9–15–15; 8:45 am] Public Law 110–69, Title I, § 1003, National Medal of Technology and
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P August 9, 2007. Innovation, and must uphold the

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Action		Notice; public meeting.
Dates		The GMT meeting will be held Monday, October 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. until business for the day is completed. The GMT meeting will reconvene Tuesday, October 6 through Friday, October 9, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until business for each day has been completed.
Contact		Ms. Kelly Ames, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820-2426.
FR Citation		80 FR 55606
RIN Number		0648-XE17

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