80 FR 9701 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 36 (February 24, 2015)

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its American Samoa, Hawaii, and Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Panels (AP) by teleconference and webconference to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9701-9702]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03715]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XD787


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 American Samoa, Hawaii, and Mariana Archipelago 
Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Panels (AP) by teleconference and 
webconference to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management 
issues in the Western Pacific Region.

DATES: The Mariana Archipelago FEP AP will meet on March 10, 2015, 
between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; The Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP will meet on 
March 12, 2015, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and The American Samoa 
Archipelago FEP AP will meet on March 13, 2014, between 4 p.m. and 6 
p.m. All times listed are local island times.
    Location: All meetings will be held by teleconference and 
webconference. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The teleconference will be conducted by telephone and by 
web. The teleconference numbers are: U.S. toll-free: 1-888-482-3560 or 
International Access: +1 647 723-3959, and Access Code: 5228220. The 
webconference can be accessed at https://wprfmc.webex.com/join/info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.

Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

5 p.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be discusseed at 162nd Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
ii. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Update on Data Collection Projects
ii. Update on Community Activities
iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP

4 p.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be discussed at 162nd Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
ii. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Report on Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) Bottomfish Public Scoping 
Meetings
ii. Report on MHI Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) Public Scoping Meetings
iii. Update on Community Projects
iv. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business

Schedule and Agenda for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Meeting

4 p.m.-6 p.m., March 13, 2016

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Process
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
5. Issues to be Discussed at 162nd Council Meeting
A. Council Action Items
i. Recommendations on the American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area 
Temporary Exemption
ii. Recommendations on American Samoa Longline EEZ Albacore Catch Limit
iii. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
iv. Report on FEP Review
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
i. Update on Data Collection Projects
ii. Update on Fisheries Development Projects
iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
6. American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Issues
A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
9. Recommendations to the Council
10. Other Business

    Non-Emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before 
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 161st 
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

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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: February 19, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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