80 FR 79030 - Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 243 (December 18, 2015)

Page Range		79030-79031
FR Document		2015-31859

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two- day meeting of its Standing and Special Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC).

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 243 (Friday, December 18, 2015)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE364


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-
day meeting of its Standing and Special Reef Fish Scientific and 
Statistical Committee (SSC).

DATES: The meeting will convene on Tuesday, January 5, and Wednesday, 
January 6, 2016; starting 9 a.m. on Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 
and will adjourn approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Westshore Tampa 
Airport Hotel, 2225 N. Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 
877-6688.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. 
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Atran, Senior Fishery 
Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; email: 
[email protected]; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda

    The Chairman will start the meeting with introductions and adoption 
of agenda, and approval of minutes from the September 1-2, 2015 
Standing and Special Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical (SSC) 
meeting; and selection of an SSC representative to attend the January 
2016 Council meeting. The Committee will review the National Marine 
Fisheries Service's (NMFS) assessment prioritization process and will 
discuss the concept of best scientific information available. The 
Committee will receive an update on SEDAR 43 Gray Triggerfish 
Projections from the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) and 
will make recommendations for a new rebuilding plan including the 
selection of a projected recruitment scenario, time to rebuild in the 
absence of fishing, determination of a maximum probability of 
overfishing (P*) when setting the allowable biological catch (ABC) and 
recommendations for the overfishing limit (OFL) and ABC. The Committee 
will discuss a constant catch vs. a constant fishing mortality rate (F) 
approach to setting catch limits with respect to stability of 
management; and will receive a projection from the Florida Fish and 
Wildlife Research Institute on constant catch overfishing limits (OFL) 
and acceptable biological catch (ABC) for west Florida shelf stock of 
hogfish. Next, the Committee will review the SEDAR 42 Red Grouper 
Benchmark Assessment. If the Committee accepts the assessment and 
sufficient information is available, the Committee will recommend 
overfishing limits (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) levels 
for constant F and constant catch for red grouper. The Committee will 
review an options paper for a possible framework action to adjust the 
recreational red snapper annual catch target (ACT) buffer; receive a 
presentation from the NMFS Southeast Regional Office on their methods 
for setting season length, and review methods for assigning probability 
of exceeding the annual catch limit (ACL) at a given ACT buffer. The 
Committee will receive a presentation from the SEFSC on Integrated 
Ecosystem Assessment and Management Strategy Evaluation as it pertains 
to multi-species; and will review Draft Amendment 44 regarding the 
setting of minimum stock size thresholds (MSST) and maximum sustainable 
yield (MSY) proxies. The Committee will review proposed revisions to 
the SEDAR process. The Committee will also review the terms of 
reference and project schedule for SEDAR 49--Gulf of Mexico Data-
limited Species, and select appointees for the data, assessment and 
review groups. Lastly, the Committee will review the SSC meeting 
schedule for 2016; and will discuss other business, if any.
-- Meeting Adjourns --
    The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with 
other meeting materials will be posted on the Council's file server. To 
access the file server, the URL is https://public.gulfcouncil.org:5001/webman/index.cgi, or go to the Council's Web site and click on the FTP 
link in the lower left of the Council Web site (http://www.gulfcouncil.org). The username and password are both ``gulfguest''. 
Click on the ``Library Folder'', then scroll down to ``SSC meeting-
2016-01''.
    The meeting will be webcast over the internet. A link to the 
webcast will be available on the Council's Web site, http://www.gulfcouncil.org.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before the Scientific and Statistical Committee for discussion, in 
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical 
Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in 
the agenda 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 action to address the 
emergency.

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Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Kathy Pereira at the Gulf Council Office (see 
ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.

    Dated: December 15, 2015.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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($29.00) for registration of anglers, spear DATES: The meeting will convene on for a possible framework action to adjust
fishers and for-hire fishing vessels to Tuesday, January 5, and Wednesday, the recreational red snapper annual
register under the National Saltwater January 6, 2016; starting 9 a.m. on catch target (ACT) buffer; receive a
Angler Registry Program. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, presentation from the NMFS Southeast
DATES: The registration fee will be and will adjourn approximately 2 p.m. Regional Office on their methods for
required effective January 1, 2016. on Wednesday. setting season length, and review
ADDRESSES: Gordon C. Colvin, NMFS ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at methods for assigning probability of
ST–12453, 1315 East-West Highway, the Hilton Westshore Tampa Airport exceeding the annual catch limit (ACL)
Silver Spring, MD 20910. Hotel, 2225 N. Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL at a given ACT buffer. The Committee
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 33607; telephone: (813) 877–6688. will receive a presentation from the
Gordon C. Colvin; (240) 357–4524; Council address: Gulf of Mexico SEFSC on Integrated Ecosystem
email: Gordon.Colvin@noaa.gov. Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. Assessment and Management Strategy
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL Evaluation as it pertains to multi-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final
33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. species; and will review Draft
rule implementing the National
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amendment 44 regarding the setting of
Saltwater Angler Registry Program, 50
Steven Atran, Senior Fishery Biologist, minimum stock size thresholds (MSST)
CFR 600, subpart P, was published in
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management and maximum sustainable yield (MSY)
the Federal Register on December 30,
Council; email: steven.atran@ proxies. The Committee will review
2008. The final rule states that persons
gulfcouncil.org; telephone: (813) 348– proposed revisions to the SEDAR
registering with NMFS must pay an
1630. process. The Committee will also review
annual fee effective January 1, 2011, and
that NMFS will publish the annual SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the terms of reference and project
schedule for such fees in the Federal Agenda schedule for SEDAR 49—Gulf of Mexico
Register. The current annual fee for Data-limited Species, and select
registration was set at $25.00, effective The Chairman will start the meeting appointees for the data, assessment and
August 1, 2013. NMFS policy requires with introductions and adoption of review groups. Lastly, the Committee
that fees be reviewed every two years agenda, and approval of minutes from will review the SSC meeting schedule
and be revised to reflect changes in the September 1–2, 2015 Standing and for 2016; and will discuss other
estimated costs for administration of the Special Reef Fish Scientific and business, if any.
program that requires the fees. Statistical (SSC) meeting; and selection
NMFS has completed its biennial of an SSC representative to attend the — Meeting Adjourns —
review and has determined that the January 2016 Council meeting. The
Committee will review the National The Agenda is subject to change, and
annual registration fee for anglers, spear the latest version along with other
fishers and for-hire fishing vessels will Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS)
assessment prioritization process and meeting materials will be posted on the
be raised to twenty-nine dollars
will discuss the concept of best Council’s file server. To access the file
($29.00). All persons registering on or
scientific information available. The server, the URL is https://public.gulf
after January 1, 2016, will be required to
Committee will receive an update on council.org:5001/webman/index.cgi, or
pay that registration fee, unless they are
SEDAR 43 Gray Triggerfish Projections go to the Council’s Web site and click
exempt as indigenous people per the
from the Southeast Fisheries Science on the FTP link in the lower left of the
provisions of 50 CFR 600.1410(f).
Center (SEFSC) and will make Council Web site (http://www.gulf
Dated: December 11, 2015. council.org). The username and
recommendations for a new rebuilding
Samuel D. Rauch III, plan including the selection of a password are both ‘‘gulfguest’’. Click on
Deputy Assistant Administrator for projected recruitment scenario, time to the ‘‘Library Folder’’, then scroll down
Regulatory Programs, National Marine rebuild in the absence of fishing, to ‘‘SSC meeting-2016–01’’.
Fisheries Service.
determination of a maximum The meeting will be webcast over the
[FR Doc. 2015–31776 Filed 12–17–15; 8:45 am] probability of overfishing (P*) when internet. A link to the webcast will be
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P setting the allowable biological catch available on the Council’s Web site,
(ABC) and recommendations for the http://www.gulfcouncil.org.
overfishing limit (OFL) and ABC. The
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Committee will discuss a constant catch Although other non-emergency issues
vs. a constant fishing mortality rate (F) not on the agenda may come before the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Scientific and Statistical Committee for
Administration approach to setting catch limits with
respect to stability of management; and discussion, in accordance with the
RIN 0648–XE364 will receive a projection from the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Conservation and Management Act,
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Institute on constant catch overfishing those issues may not be the subject of
Council; Public Meeting limits (OFL) and acceptable biological formal action during this meeting.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries catch (ABC) for west Florida shelf stock Actions of the Scientific and Statistical
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and of hogfish. Next, the Committee will Committee will be restricted to those
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), review the SEDAR 42 Red Grouper issues specifically identified in the
agenda and any issues arising after
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Commerce. Benchmark Assessment. If the
Committee accepts the assessment and publication of this notice that require
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
sufficient information is available, the emergency action under Section 305(c)
SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Committee will recommend overfishing of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management Council will hold a two- limits (OFL) and acceptable biological Conservation and Management Act,
day meeting of its Standing and Special catch (ABC) levels for constant F and provided the public has been notified of
Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical constant catch for red grouper. The the Council’s intent to take action to
Committee (SSC). Committee will review an options paper address the emergency.

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Special Accommodations taking, importing, and exporting of SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing
This meeting is physically accessible endangered and threatened species (50 to add products and services to the
to people with disabilities. Requests for CFR parts 222–226). Procurement List that will be furnished
sign language interpretation or other The amended permit (No. 16109–02), by nonprofit agencies employing
auxiliary aids should be directed to issued December 2, 2015, authorizes the persons who are blind or have other
Kathy Pereira at the Gulf Council Office following changes to the permit: (1) severe disabilities, and delete products
(see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days Extended the action area north and and a service previously furnished by
prior to the meeting. south to include all U.S. waters from such agencies.
Maine to Florida; (2) added aerial DATES: Comments must be received on
Dated: December 15, 2015. surveys to the research methods; (3) or before: 1/17/2016.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan, added takes for Blainville’s beaked ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable whales (Mesoplodon densirostris), false From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens), Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite
[FR Doc. 2015–31859 Filed 12–17–15; 8:45 am] hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), 715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149.
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Kemp’s
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), and green
further information or to submit
sea turtles (Chelonia mydas); (4)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE comments contact Barry S. Lineback,
increased the number of marine
Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703)
mammals and sea turtles that could be
National Oceanic and Atmospheric 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@
harassed; and (5) changed the frequency
Administration AbilityOne.gov.
of vessel based surveys from once per
RIN 0648–XA602 season to twice a month, year-round. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
The permit expires May 15, 2017. notice is published pursuant to 41
Marine Mammals; File No. 16109 An environmental assessment (EA) U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its
analyzing the effects of the permitted purpose is to provide interested persons
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries an opportunity to submit comments on
activities on the human environment
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and the proposed actions.
was prepared in compliance with the
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
National Environmental Policy Act of Additions
Commerce.
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Based on
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit the analyses in the EA, NMFS If the Committee approves the
amendment. determined that issuance of the permit proposed additions, the entities of the
would not significantly impact the Federal Government identified in this
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a notice will be required to procure the
major amendment to Permit No. 16109– quality of the human environment and
that preparation of an environmental products and services listed below from
02 has been issued to Versar, Inc. nonprofit agencies employing persons
(formerly GeoMarine, Inc.) (Responsible impact statement was not required. That
determination is documented in a who are blind or have other severe
Party: Susanne Bates), 700 International disabilities.
Parkway, Suite 104, Richardson, TX Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI), signed on December 1, 2015. The following products and services
75081. are proposed for addition to the
As required by the ESA, issuance of
ADDRESSES: The permit amendment and this permit was based on a finding that Procurement List for production by the
related documents are available for such permit: (1) Was applied for in good nonprofit agencies listed:
review upon written request or by faith; (2) will not operate to the Products:
appointment in the Permits and disadvantage of such endangered
Conservation Division, Office of species; and (3) is consistent with the Product Name(s)—NSN(s): Pencil,
Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East- purposes and policies set forth in Mechanical, Push Action; 7520–01–
West Highway, Room 13705, Silver section 2 of the ESA. NIB–2331—Black, Fine Point (0.5 mm);
Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427– 7520–01–NIB–2332—Black, Medium
Dated: December 15, 2015. Point (0.7 mm).
8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
Julia Harrison, Mandatory Source(s) of Supply: San
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosa
L. González or Carrie Hubard, (301)
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, San
Office of Protected Resources, National Antonio, TX.
427–8401. Marine Fisheries Service. Mandatory Purchase For: Total
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On [FR Doc. 2015–31879 Filed 12–17–15; 8:45 am] Government Requirement.
February 11, 2014, notice was published BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Contracting Activity: General Services
in the Federal Register (79 FR 8159) Administration, New York, NY.
that a request for an amendment Permit Distribution: A-List.
No. 16109–01 to conduct research on Product Name(s)—NSN(s): Kit,
sea turtles and marine mammals had COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Pipefitter Tools—5180–00–596–1501.
been submitted by the above-named PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR Mandatory Source(s) of Supply:
applicant. The requested permit SEVERELY DISABLED Industries for the Blind, Inc., West Allis,
amendment has been issued under the WI.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions
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authority of the Marine Mammal Mandatory Purchase For: 100% of
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 and Deletions
requirement of the U.S. Army.
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.); the regulations AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Tank
governing the taking and importing of People Who Are Blind or Severely and Automotive Command, Warren, MI.
marine mammals (50 CFR part 216); the Disabled. Distribution: C-List.
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
ACTION: Proposed additions to and Services:
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
deletions from the procurement list.
and the regulations governing the Service Type: Call Center Service.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of a public meeting.
Dates		The meeting will convene on Tuesday, January 5, and Wednesday, January 6, 2016; starting 9 a.m. on Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, and will adjourn approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Contact		Steven Atran, Senior Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; email: [email protected]; telephone: (813) 348-1630.
FR Citation		80 FR 79030
RIN Number		0648-XE36

80 FR 79030 - Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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