80_FR_57767 80 FR 57582 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

80 FR 57582 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)

Page Range57582-57584
FR Document2015-24255

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its 121st Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), American Samoa Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC), Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC), American Samoa Advisory Panel (AP) and its 164th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also convene meetings of the Pelagic and International Standing Committee, Program Planning and Research Standing Committee, and Executive and Budget Standing Committee.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


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 meetings of its 121st Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), 
American Samoa Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC), Fishing 
Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC), American Samoa Advisory Panel (AP) 
and its 164th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management 
issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also convene 
meetings of the Pelagic and International Standing Committee, Program 
Planning and Research Standing Committee, and Executive and Budget 
Standing Committee.

DATES: The meetings will be held between October 13 and October 22, 
2015. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The 121st SSC will be held at the Council office, 1164 
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220. 
The REAC, FIAC, American Samoa AP, Pelagic and International Standing 
Committee and 164th Council meetings will be held at the Rex Lee 
Auditorium, Department of Commerce, Pago Pago, American Samoa; phone: 
(684) 633-5155. The Program Planning and Research Standing Committee 
and Executive and Budget Standing Committee will be held at the Sadies 
by the Sea conference room in Pago Pago, American Samoa; phone: (684) 
633-5981. The Fishers Forum will be held at Fagatogo Marina, Fagatogo, 
American Samoa.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 121st SSC meeting will be held between 
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 13-14, 2015. The Council's REAC will be 
held between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., FIAC between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 
AP between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on October 19, 2015. The Council's Pelagic 
and International Standing Committee will be held between 9 a.m. and 12 
noon, Program Planning and Research Standing Committee between 1 p.m. 
and 3 p.m., and Executive and Budget Standing Committee between 3 p.m. 
and 5 p.m. on October 20, 2015. The 164th Council meeting will be held 
between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 21-22, 2015. In addition, the 
Council will host a Fishers Forum on October 17, 2015, between 10 a.m. 
and 3 p.m.
    In addition to the agenda items listed here, the SSC and Council 
will hear recommendations from Council advisory groups. Public comment 
periods will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which 
agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as 
necessary to complete scheduled business. Background documents will be 
available from, and written comments should be sent to, Mr. Edwin 
Ebisui, Chair, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop 
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220 or fax: 
(808) 522-8226.

Agenda for 121st SSC Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 119th & 120th SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Program Planning
    A. Integrated Stock Assessment Model for Data Poor Stocks
    B. Territorial Bottomfish P* Working Group Report
    C. Specification of Acceptable Biological Catch for the 
Territorial Bottomfish Fishery for Fishing Years 2016 and 2017 
(Action Item)
    D. Atlantis Model for Near-Shore Ecosystems in Guam
    E. Implementing an Assessment Prioritization Process
    F. Center for Independent Experts Review Reports
    1. Bycatch Estimation Model
    2. Length-based Assessment Model
    G. Public Comment
    H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
6. Pelagic Fisheries
    A. Hawaii & American Samoa Longline Fisheries Reports
    B. National Bycatch Report (NBR) Longline Bycatch Reports 2011-
13
    C. International Fisheries

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    1. International Scientific Committee (ISC) Report
    2. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) 
Science Committee Report
    a. South Pacific Albacore Stock Assessment and Economic 
Performance
    3. WCPFC Northern Committee Report
    4. Majuro Purse Seine Bigeye Management Workshop
    5. U.S. Proposals for WCPFC 12th Plenary Session
    6. U.S. Bigeye Quota in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
    D. Public Comment
    E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Guest Speaker: Judy Amesbury: Who Wears the Beads?
7. Protected Species
    A. American Samoa Longline Fishery Biological Opinion
    B. Development of a Tier System for Application to Potential 
Biological Removals
    C. Update on Leatherback Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii Deep-
set Longline Fishery
    D. Public Comment
    F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
8. Other Business
    A. 122nd SSC Meeting
9. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

Fishers Forum Day on American Samoa Fisheries

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2015

1. Fishing vessel tours
2. Fishing gear displays
3. Fisheries-related demonstrations

Agenda for the REAC

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015

1. Welcome Remarks
2. Introductions
3. Report on Proposed New Ecosystem Information Requirements in the 
American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan
4. Report on Changes to the Archipelagic Ecosystem Annual/Stock 
Assessment and Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) Report
5. Identification of Relevant Data Holdings and Data Sharing 
Arrangements with Regard to Archipelagic Ecosystem Annual/SAFE 
Report Modules
    A. General Fishery Information and Marine Planning Data
    B. Ecosystem Information
    i. Biophysical Elements
    ii. Socioeconomic Elements
    iii. Protected Resources and Bycatch Elements
    iv. Climate Elements
    v. Habitat Elements
    C. Data Integration
6. REAC Role in Annual/SAFE Report
7. Public Comment
8. Discussions and Recommendations

Agenda for FIAC

2 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015

1. Introduction and Welcome
2. Round Table Discussion on Fishing and Seafood Industry Issues
3. Insular Fisheries
    a. Status of the American Samoa Bottomfish Fishery
    b. Hawaii Standards for Receiving Bottomfish Imports
4. Pelagic/International Management Issues
    a. South Pacific Albacore
    b. Tri Marine Petition
5. Seafood/Market Issues
    a. Marine Stewardship Council for American Samoa Longline 
Fishery
    b. IUU Fishing and Seafood Traceability
    c. Impacts from 2015 WCPFC/Inter-American Tropical Tuan 
Commission (IATTC) closures
    d. Proposed Rule on Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act
6. Fishery Funding--Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Solicitation
7. Other Issues
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for American Samoa AP

6 p.m.-9 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. Issues to be Discussed at 164th Council Meeting
    A. Upcoming Council Action Items
    i. 2016 Territorial Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit Specifications
    ii. Territorial Bottomfish Annual Catch Limits
    B. American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Community 
Activities
    i. NOAA Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) S-K & Marine 
Education and Training (MET) Grant Writing Workshops in American 
Samoa
    ii. Super Alia & New Multipurpose Fishing Vessel Design Updates
4. American Samoa Archipelago FEP Issues
    A. American Samoa FEP Review
    i. Advisory Panel Education & Outreach Strategic Plan Framework
    B. Subpanel Groups Community Fishery Issues
    i. Island Fisheries Subpanel
    1. Catch & Size Limit Development for Territorial Waters (0-3 
miles)
    2. Shark Legislation Conflict for Fishermen
    ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
    1. Tri Marine Petition to NMFS
    2. Support for Longline Fishery
    iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
    1. Green Sea Turtle Proposed Rule
    iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
    1. ASG Plans for Manu'a Alia Fishing Boat Repairs (S-K proposal)
    C. Other Issues
5. Public Comment
6. Discussion and Recommendations
7. Other Business

Agenda for Pelagic and International Standing Committee

9 a.m.-12 noon, Tuesday, October 20, 2015

A. Specification of 2016 Bigeye Tuna Territorial Catch and 
Allocation Limits (Action Item)
B. Hawaii & American Samoa Longline Fisheries Reports
C. International Fisheries
    a. WCPFC Science Committee
    b. South Pacific Albacore Stock Assessment and Economic 
Performance
    c. Report on Majuro Purse Seine Big Eye Workshop
    d. Tri Marine Petition
    e. U.S. Proposals for WCPFC 12
    f. Tokelau Arrangement
D. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    a. Advisory Panel
    b. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    c. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    d. Scientific & Statistical Committee
E. Public Comment
F. Committee Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for Program Planning and Research Standing Committee

1 p.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015

1. Annual Catch Limit (ACL) Specification for Territorial Bottomfish 
(Action Item)
    a. P* Working Group Report
    b. Social, Economic, Ecological and Management Uncertainty 
(SEEM) Working Group Report
    c. Options for Territorial Bottomfish ACL for Fishing Year 2016 
and 2017
2. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modifications (Action Item)
3. Integrated Stock Assessment Model for Data Poor Stocks
4. Territory Science Initiative Project
5. Other Issues
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for Executive and Budget Standing Committee

3 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015

1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Report
3. Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
4. Meetings and Workshops
5. Council Family Changes
6. Other Issues
7. Committee Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for 164th Council Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2015

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of the 164th Agenda
3. Approval of the 163rd Meeting Minutes
4. Executive Director's Report
5. Agency Reports
    A. National Marine Fisheries Service
    1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
    a. Status of Pending Management Actions
    2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Pacific Islands Section
    C. U.S. State Department
    D. Fish and Wildlife Service
    E. Enforcement

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    1. U.S. Coast Guard
    2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
    3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Enforcement Section
    F. Public Comment
    G. Council Discussion and Action
6. American Samoa Archipelago
    A. Motu Lipoti
    B. Fono Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Activities and Issues
    1. Report on the Governor's Fisheries Task Force Initiatives
    2. Fisheries Development
    a. Update on Funding for Super Alia Vessels and Local Fishery 
Business Development Initiatives
    3. Fisheries Disaster Relief Project
    E. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    F. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    4. Scientific and Statistical Committee
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action
7. Pelagic & International Fisheries
    A. Specification of 2016 Bigeye Tuna Territorial Catch and 
Allocation Limits (Action Item)
    B. Hawaii & American Samoa Longline Fisheries Reports
    C. NBR Longline Bycatch Reports 2011-13
    D. International Fisheries
    1. WCPFC Science Committee
    a. South Pacific Albacore Stock Assessment and Economic 
Performance
    2. WCPFC Northern Committee
    3. WCPFC Technical and Compliance Committee
    4. Report on Majuro Purse Seine Big Eye Workshop
    5. Tri Marine Petition
    6. U.S. Proposals for WCPFC 12
    7. Tokelau Arrangement
    E. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    4. Scientific and Statistical Committee
    F. Standing Committee Recommendations
    G. Public Hearing
    H. Council Discussion and Action
8. Protected Species
    A. American Samoa Longline Biological Opinion
    B. Update on Leatherback Turtle Interaction in the Hawaii Deep-
set Longline Fishery
    C. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    4. Scientific and Statistical Committee
    C. Public Comment
    D. Council Discussion and Action
9. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2015

10. Program Planning and Research
    A. ACL Specification for Territorial Bottomfish (Action Item)
    1. P* Working Group Report
    2. SEEM Working Group Report
    3. Options for Territorial Bottomfish for Fishing Year 2016 and 
2017
    B. Integrated Stock Assessment Model for Data Poor Stocks
    C. Territory Science Initiative Project Updates
    D. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modification (Action Item)
    E. Regional, National and International Outreach and Education
    F. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    4. Scientific and Statistical Committee
    G. Standing Committee Recommendations
    H. Public Hearing
    I. Council Discussion and Action
11. Hawaii Archipelago & Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA)
    A. Moku Pepa
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    E. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    4. Scientific and Statistical Committee
    F. Public Comment
    G. Council Discussion and Action
12. Mariana Archipelago
    A. Guam
    1. Isla Informe
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Community Activities and Issues
    a. Report on Indigenous Fishing Rights Initiatives
    b. Atlantis Integrated Ecosystem Model
    c. Yigo Community Based Management Program (CBMP)
    5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    B. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
    1. Arongol Fal[uacute]
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Community Activities and Issues
    a. Report on Northern Islands CBMP meeting
    5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    C. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee
    3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
    4. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    D. Public Comment
    E. Council Discussion and Action
13. Administrative Matters
    A. Financial Reports
    B. Administrative Reports
    C. Council Family Changes
    D. Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures
    E. Meetings and Workshops
    F. Other Business
    G. Standing Committee Recommendations
    H. Public Comment
    I. Council Discussion and Action
14. Election of Officers
15. Other Business

    Non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before 
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 163rd 
meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any 
regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that 
requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 
Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to 
take 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: September 21, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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57582 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices available existing data and allow states approval of this information collection; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 121st to more quickly focus their assessments they also will become a matter of public SSC meeting will be held between 8:30 on high-priority enhancement areas. record. a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 13–14, 2015. Dated: September 21, 2015. The Council’s REAC will be held II. Method of Collection Sarah Brabson, between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., FIAC Respondents have a choice of between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and AP electronic or paper formats for NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on October submitting program documents, [FR Doc. 2015–24287 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] 19, 2015. The Council’s Pelagic and assessment and strategy documents, and BILLING CODE 3510–08–P International Standing Committee will other required materials. Grant be held between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, applications are submitted Program Planning and Research electronically via Grants.gov and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Standing Committee between 1 p.m. and performance reports are submitted 3 p.m., and Executive and Budget National Oceanic and Atmospheric electronically through NOAA Grants Standing Committee between 3 p.m. and Administration Online. Performance measurement data 5 p.m. on October 20, 2015. The 164th is submitted through an online database. Western Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting will be held between Methods of submittal for other program Council; Public Meetings 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 21–22, documents and required materials 2015. In addition, the Council will host include electronic submittal via email, AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries a Fishers Forum on October 17, 2015, mail and facsimile transmission of Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. paper forms, or submittal of electronic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), In addition to the agenda items listed files on compact disc. Commerce. here, the SSC and Council will hear III. Data ACTION: Notice of public meetings and recommendations from Council hearings. advisory groups. Public comment OMB Control Number: 0648–0119. periods will be provided throughout the Form Number: None. SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Type of Review: Regular submission agendas. The order in which agenda Management Council (Council) will items are addressed may change. The (revision and extension of a current hold meetings of its 121st Scientific and information collection). meetings will run as late as necessary to Statistical Committee (SSC), American complete scheduled business. Affected Public: State. Local and Samoa Regional Ecosystem Advisory Background documents will be available Tribal Governments. Committee (REAC), Fishing Industry from, and written comments should be Estimated Number of Respondents: Advisory Committee (FIAC), American sent to, Mr. Edwin Ebisui, Chair, 34. Estimated Time per Response: Samoa Advisory Panel (AP) and its Western Pacific Fishery Management Performance reports, 27 hours; 164th Council meeting to take actions Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, assessment and strategy documents, 240 on fishery management issues in the Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522– hours; Section 306a documentation, 5 Western Pacific Region. The Council 8220 or fax: (808) 522–8226. hours; amendments and routine will also convene meetings of the Pelagic and International Standing Agenda for 121st SSC Meeting program changes, 16 hours; CNP documentation, 320 hours; CZMA Committee, Program Planning and 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Performance Management System, 24 Research Standing Committee, and 1. Introductions hours. Executive and Budget Standing 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment Estimated Total Annual Burden Committee. of Rapporteurs 3. Status of the 119th & 120th SSC Meeting Hours: 6,133 hours. DATES: The meetings will be held Recommendations Estimated Total Annual Cost to between October 13 and October 22, 4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Public: $850 in recordkeeping/reporting 2015. For specific times and agendas, Science Center Director costs. see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 5. Program Planning IV. Request for Comments ADDRESSES: The 121st SSC will be held A. Integrated Stock Assessment Model for Data Poor Stocks Comments are invited on: (a) Whether at the Council office, 1164 Bishop B. Territorial Bottomfish P* Working the proposed collection of information Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, Group Report is necessary for the proper performance phone: (808) 522–8220. The REAC, C. Specification of Acceptable Biological of the functions of the agency, including FIAC, American Samoa AP, Pelagic and Catch for the Territorial Bottomfish whether the information shall have International Standing Committee and Fishery for Fishing Years 2016 and 2017 164th Council meetings will be held at (Action Item) practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the the Rex Lee Auditorium, Department of D. Atlantis Model for Near-Shore agency’s estimate of the burden Ecosystems in Guam (including hours and cost) of the Commerce, Pago Pago, American Samoa; phone: (684) 633–5155. The E. Implementing an Assessment proposed collection of information; (c) Prioritization Process ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Program Planning and Research F. Center for Independent Experts Review clarity of the information to be Standing Committee and Executive and Reports collected; and (d) ways to minimize the Budget Standing Committee will be held 1. Bycatch Estimation Model burden of the collection of information at the Sadies by the Sea conference 2. Length-based Assessment Model room in Pago Pago, American Samoa; G. Public Comment tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES on respondents, including through the phone: (684) 633–5981. The Fishers H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations use of automated collection techniques Forum will be held at Fagatogo Marina, 6. Pelagic Fisheries or other forms of information A. Hawaii & American Samoa Longline technology. Fagatogo, American Samoa. Fisheries Reports Comments submitted in response to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: B. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices 57583 1. International Scientific Committee (ISC) Agenda for FIAC Territorial Catch and Allocation Limits Report (Action Item) 2 p.m.–5 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 B. Hawaii & American Samoa Longline 2. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Science 1. Introduction and Welcome Fisheries Reports Committee Report 2. Round Table Discussion on Fishing and C. International Fisheries a. South Pacific Albacore Stock Seafood Industry Issues a. WCPFC Science Committee Assessment and Economic Performance 3. Insular Fisheries b. South Pacific Albacore Stock 3. WCPFC Northern Committee Report a. Status of the American Samoa Assessment and Economic Performance Bottomfish Fishery c. Report on Majuro Purse Seine Big Eye 4. Majuro Purse Seine Bigeye Management b. Hawaii Standards for Receiving Workshop Workshop Bottomfish Imports d. Tri Marine Petition 5. U.S. Proposals for WCPFC 12th Plenary 4. Pelagic/International Management Issues e. U.S. Proposals for WCPFC 12 Session a. South Pacific Albacore f. Tokelau Arrangement 6. U.S. Bigeye Quota in the Eastern Pacific b. Tri Marine Petition D. Advisory Group Report and Ocean 5. Seafood/Market Issues Recommendations D. Public Comment a. Marine Stewardship Council for a. Advisory Panel E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations American Samoa Longline Fishery b. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee b. IUU Fishing and Seafood Traceability c. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, c. Impacts from 2015 WCPFC/Inter- d. Scientific & Statistical Committee 2015 American Tropical Tuan Commission E. Public Comment Guest Speaker: Judy Amesbury: Who Wears (IATTC) closures F. Committee Discussion and the Beads? d. Proposed Rule on Fish and Fish Product Recommendations 7. Protected Species Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal A. American Samoa Longline Fishery Protection Act Agenda for Program Planning and Biological Opinion 6. Fishery Funding—Saltonstall-Kennedy Research Standing Committee B. Development of a Tier System for (S–K) Solicitation 7. Other Issues 1 p.m.–3 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Application to Potential Biological Removals 8. Public Comment 1. Annual Catch Limit (ACL) Specification C. Update on Leatherback Turtle 9. Discussion and Recommendations for Territorial Bottomfish (Action Item) Interactions in the Hawaii Deep-set a. P* Working Group Report Agenda for American Samoa AP Longline Fishery b. Social, Economic, Ecological and D. Public Comment 6 p.m.–9 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 Management Uncertainty (SEEM) F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations 1. Welcome and Introductions Working Group Report 8. Other Business 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda c. Options for Territorial Bottomfish ACL A. 122nd SSC Meeting 3. Issues to be Discussed at 164th Council for Fishing Year 2016 and 2017 Meeting 2. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modifications 9. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the A. Upcoming Council Action Items (Action Item) Council i. 2016 Territorial Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit 3. Integrated Stock Assessment Model for Fishers Forum Day on American Samoa Specifications Data Poor Stocks Fisheries ii. Territorial Bottomfish Annual Catch 4. Territory Science Initiative Project Limits 5. Other Issues 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, October 17, B. American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem 6. Public Comment 2015 Plan (FEP) Community Activities 7. Committee Discussion and i. NOAA Pacific Islands Regional Office Recommendations 1. Fishing vessel tours (PIRO) S–K & Marine Education and 2. Fishing gear displays Training (MET) Grant Writing Agenda for Executive and Budget 3. Fisheries-related demonstrations Workshops in American Samoa Standing Committee ii. Super Alia & New Multipurpose Fishing 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Agenda for the REAC Vessel Design Updates 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 4. American Samoa Archipelago FEP Issues 1. Administrative Report A. American Samoa FEP Review 2. Financial Report 1. Welcome Remarks 3. Standard Operating Policies and i. Advisory Panel Education & Outreach 2. Introductions Strategic Plan Framework Procedures 3. Report on Proposed New Ecosystem B. Subpanel Groups Community Fishery 4. Meetings and Workshops Information Requirements in the Issues 5. Council Family Changes American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan i. Island Fisheries Subpanel 6. Other Issues 4. Report on Changes to the Archipelagic 1. Catch & Size Limit Development for 7. Committee Discussion and Ecosystem Annual/Stock Assessment Territorial Waters (0–3 miles) Recommendations and Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) Report 2. Shark Legislation Conflict for Fishermen 5. Identification of Relevant Data Holdings ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel Agenda for 164th Council Meeting and Data Sharing Arrangements with 1. Tri Marine Petition to NMFS 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, Regard to Archipelagic Ecosystem 2. Support for Longline Fishery 2015 Annual/SAFE Report Modules iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel 1. Green Sea Turtle Proposed Rule 1. Welcome and Introductions A. General Fishery Information and Marine 2. Approval of the 164th Agenda Planning Data iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel 1. ASG Plans for Manu’a Alia Fishing Boat 3. Approval of the 163rd Meeting Minutes B. Ecosystem Information 4. Executive Director’s Report i. Biophysical Elements Repairs (S–K proposal) C. Other Issues 5. Agency Reports ii. Socioeconomic Elements A. National Marine Fisheries Service iii. Protected Resources and Bycatch 5. Public Comment 1. Pacific Islands Regional Office tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Elements 6. Discussion and Recommendations 7. Other Business a. Status of Pending Management Actions iv. Climate Elements 2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center v. Habitat Elements Agenda for Pelagic and International B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, C. Data Integration Standing Committee Pacific Islands Section 6. REAC Role in Annual/SAFE Report C. U.S. State Department 7. Public Comment 9 a.m.–12 noon, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 D. Fish and Wildlife Service 8. Discussions and Recommendations A. Specification of 2016 Bigeye Tuna E. Enforcement VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

57584 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices 1. U.S. Coast Guard 2. SEEM Working Group Report Non-emergency issues not contained 2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement 3. Options for Territorial Bottomfish for in this agenda may come before the 3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Fishing Year 2016 and 2017 Council for discussion and formal Enforcement Section B. Integrated Stock Assessment Model for Council action during its 163rd meeting. F. Public Comment Data Poor Stocks G. Council Discussion and Action C. Territory Science Initiative Project However, Council action on regulatory 6. American Samoa Archipelago Updates issues will be restricted to those issues A. Motu Lipoti D. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modification specifically listed in this document and B. Fono Report (Action Item) any regulatory issue arising after C. Enforcement Issues E. Regional, National and International publication of this document that D. Community Activities and Issues Outreach and Education requires emergency action under section 1. Report on the Governor’s Fisheries Task F. Advisory Group Report and 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, Force Initiatives Recommendations provided the public has been notified of 2. Fisheries Development 1. Advisory Panel a. Update on Funding for Super Alia 2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee the Council’s intent to take action to Vessels and Local Fishery Business 3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee address the emergency. Development Initiatives 4. Scientific and Statistical Committee Special Accommodations 3. Fisheries Disaster Relief Project G. Standing Committee Recommendations E. Education and Outreach Initiatives H. Public Hearing These meetings are physically F. Advisory Group Report and I. Council Discussion and Action accessible to people with disabilities. Recommendations 11. Hawaii Archipelago & Pacific Remote Requests for sign language 1. Advisory Panel Island Areas (PRIA) interpretation or other auxiliary aids 2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee A. Moku Pepa should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, 3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee B. Legislative Report C. Enforcement Issues (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 4. Scientific and Statistical Committee G. Public Comment D. Education and Outreach Initiatives 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the H. Council Discussion and Action E. Advisory Group Report and meeting date. 7. Pelagic & International Fisheries Recommendations Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. A. Specification of 2016 Bigeye Tuna 1. Advisory Panel Territorial Catch and Allocation Limits 2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee Dated: September 21, 2015. (Action Item) 3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee Tracey L. Thompson, B. Hawaii & American Samoa Longline 4. Scientific and Statistical Committee Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries Reports F. Public Comment Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. C. NBR Longline Bycatch Reports 2011–13 G. Council Discussion and Action [FR Doc. 2015–24255 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] D. International Fisheries 12. Mariana Archipelago BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 1. WCPFC Science Committee A. Guam a. South Pacific Albacore Stock 1. Isla Informe Assessment and Economic Performance 2. Legislative Report 2. WCPFC Northern Committee 3. Enforcement Issues DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 3. WCPFC Technical and Compliance 4. Community Activities and Issues Committee a. Report on Indigenous Fishing Rights National Oceanic and Atmospheric 4. Report on Majuro Purse Seine Big Eye Initiatives Administration Workshop b. Atlantis Integrated Ecosystem Model 5. Tri Marine Petition c. Yigo Community Based Management RIN 0648–XE030 6. U.S. Proposals for WCPFC 12 Program (CBMP) 7. Tokelau Arrangement 5. Education and Outreach Initiatives Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental E. Advisory Group Report and B. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana to Specified Activities; San Francisco- Recommendations Islands 1. Arongol Falú Oakland Bay Bridge Pier E3 Demolition 1. Advisory Panel 2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee 2. Legislative Report via Controlled Implosion 3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee 3. Enforcement Issues AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 4. Scientific and Statistical Committee 4. Community Activities and Issues a. Report on Northern Islands CBMP Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and F. Standing Committee Recommendations G. Public Hearing meeting Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), H. Council Discussion and Action 5. Education and Outreach Initiatives Commerce. 8. Protected Species C. Advisory Group Report and ACTION: Notice; issuance of an incidental A. American Samoa Longline Biological Recommendations take authorization. Opinion 1. Advisory Panel B. Update on Leatherback Turtle 2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee SUMMARY: In accordance with the Interaction in the Hawaii Deep-set 3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee Marine Mammal Protection Act Longline Fishery 4. Scientific & Statistical Committee (MMPA) regulations, notification is C. Advisory Group Report and D. Public Comment hereby given that NMFS has issued an Recommendations E. Council Discussion and Action 13. Administrative Matters Incidental Harassment Authorization 1. Advisory Panel 2. Fishing Industry Advisory Committee A. Financial Reports (IHA) to the California Department of 3. Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee B. Administrative Reports Transportation (CALTRANS) to take, by 4. Scientific and Statistical Committee C. Council Family Changes harassment, small numbers of four C. Public Comment D. Statement of Organization Practices and species of marine mammals incidental Procedures to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES D. Council Discussion and Action 9. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items E. Meetings and Workshops Bridge (SFOBB) Pier E3 demolition via F. Other Business controlled implosion in San Francisco 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2015 G. Standing Committee Recommendations Bay (SFB or Bay), between October 1 10. Program Planning and Research H. Public Comment A. ACL Specification for Territorial I. Council Discussion and Action and December 30, 2015. Bottomfish (Action Item) 14. Election of Officers DATES: Effective October 1, 2015, 1. P* Working Group Report 15. Other Business through December 30, 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of public meetings and hearings.
DatesThe meetings will be held between October 13 and October 22, 2015. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ContactKitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, phone: (808) 522-8220.
FR Citation80 FR 57582 
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