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)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 36 (February 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-03715 |
[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 9702]] 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. [FR Doc. 2015-03715 Filed 2-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ADDRESSES: The teleconference will be ii. Report on MHI Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna)
James Weinberg, 508–495–2352; email: conducted by telephone and by web. Public Scoping Meetings
James.Weinberg@noaa.gov. The teleconference numbers are: U.S. iii. Update on Community Projects
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For toll-free: 1–888–482–3560 or iv. Education and Outreach Initiatives
further information please visit the International Access: +1 647 723–3959, 6. Hawaii Archipelago FEP AP Issues
Northeast Fisheries Science Center Web and Access Code: 5228220. The A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
site at http://nefsc.noaa.gov/. For webconference can be accessed at B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
additional information about the peer https://wprfmc.webex.com/join/ C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
review meeting of the Sea Scallop, info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov. D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
please visit the NMFS NEFSC SAW Web 7. Public Comment
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
site at http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/nefsc/ 8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director;
saw/. 9. Recommendations to the Council
telephone: (808) 522–8220.
10. Other Business
Special Accommodations SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public
comment periods will be provided Schedule and Agenda for the American
This meeting is physically accessible Samoa Archipelago FEP AP Meeting
throughout the agendas. The order in
to people with disabilities. Requests for
which agenda items are addressed may 4 p.m.–6 p.m., March 13, 2016
sign language interpretation or other
change. The meetings will run as late as
auxiliary aids should be directed to 1. Welcome and Introductions
necessary to complete scheduled
James Weinberg at the NEFSC, (508) 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda
business.
495–2352, at least 5 days prior to the 3. New Advisory Panel Structure and
meeting date. Schedule and Agenda for the Mariana Process
Dated: February 18, 2015. Archipelago FEP AP Meeting 4. Meeting Expectations and Overview
Tracey L. Thompson, 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 5. Issues to be Discussed at 162nd
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Council Meeting
1. Welcome and Introductions A. Council Action Items
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda i. Recommendations on the American
[FR Doc. 2015–03671 Filed 2–23–15; 8:45 am]
3. New Advisory Panel Structure and Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Process Temporary Exemption
4. Meeting Expectations and Overview ii. Recommendations on American
5. Issues to be discusseed at 162nd Samoa Longline EEZ Albacore
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Council Meeting Catch Limit
National Oceanic and Atmospheric A. Council Action Items iii. Recommendations on Territory
Administration i. Recommendations on Territory Longline Bigeye Specification
Longline Bigeye Specification iv. Report on FEP Review
RIN 0648–XD787 ii. Report on FEP Review B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP
B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP i. Update on Data Collection Projects
Western Pacific Fishery Management i. Update on Data Collection Projects
Council; Public Meetings ii. Update on Fisheries Development
ii. Update on Community Activities Projects
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives iii. Education and Outreach Initiatives
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 6. Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Issues 6. American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), A. Island Fisheries Subpanel Issues
Commerce. B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel A. Island Fisheries Subpanel
C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel B. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel
ACTION: Notice of public meetings and
D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel C. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel
hearings.
7. Public Comment D. Indigenous Fishing Rights Subpanel
SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery 8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues 7. Public Comment
Management Council (Council) will 9. Recommendations to the Council 8. Discussion of Solutions to Issues
hold meetings of its American Samoa, 10. Other Business 9. Recommendations to the Council
Hawaii, and Mariana Archipelago Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii 10. Other Business
Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Archipelago FEP AP Non-Emergency issues not contained
Panels (AP) by teleconference and in this agenda may come before the
webconference to discuss and make 4 p.m.–6 p.m., Thursday, March 12,
Council for discussion and formal
recommendations on fishery 2015
Council action during its 161st meeting.
management issues in the Western 1. Welcome and Introductions However, Council action on regulatory
Pacific Region. 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda issues will be restricted to those issues
DATES: The Mariana Archipelago FEP 3. New Advisory Panel Structure and specifically listed in this document and
AP will meet on March 10, 2015, Process any regulatory issue arising after
between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; The Hawaii 4. Meeting Expectations and Overview publication of this document that
Archipelago FEP AP will meet on March 5. Issues to be discussed at 162nd requires emergency action under section
12, 2015, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Council Meeting 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act,
and The American Samoa Archipelago A. Council Action Items provided the public has been notified of
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FEP AP will meet on March 13, 2014, i. Recommendations on Territory the Council’s intent to take action to
between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. All times Longline Bigeye Specification address the emergency.
listed are local island times. ii. Report on FEP Review
Location: All meetings will be held by B. Issues Relevant to the FEP AP Special Accommodations
teleconference and webconference. For i. Report on Main Hawaiian Islands These meetings are physically
specific times and agendas, see (MHI) Bottomfish Public Scoping accessible to people with disabilities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Meetings Requests for sign language
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interpretation or other auxiliary aids Special Accommodations Agenda: The RFPB will hold a
should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, These meetings are physically meeting from 8:20 a.m. until 4:05 p.m.
(808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– accessible to people with disabilities. The portion of the meeting from 8:20
8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the Requests for sign language a.m. to 11:45 a.m. will be open to the
meeting date. interpretation or other auxiliary aids public and will consist of remarks to the
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. should be directed to Gail Bendixen at RFPB from the Under Secretary of
(907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days Defense (Personnel &Readiness), the
Dated: February 19, 2015.
prior to the meeting date. Military Compensation and Retirement
Tracey L. Thompson, Modernization Commission (‘‘the
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Dated: February 19, 2015. Commission’’), two RFPB
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Tracey L. Thompson, subcommittees, and Mr. Sergio Pecori, a
[FR Doc. 2015–03715 Filed 2–23–15; 8:45 am] Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable RFPB member. The Under Secretary of
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Defense (P&R) Reorganization will
[FR Doc. 2015–03716 Filed 2–23–15; 8:45 am] provide updates on the Department of
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Defense Under Secretary of Defense
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (P&R) reorganization, and the possible
National Oceanic and Atmospheric impact that it will have on the support
Administration DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE of National Guard and Reserve
requirements. The Executive Director of
Office of the Secretary the Military Compensation and
RIN 0648–XD788
Retirement Modernization Commission
Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice will discuss the findings of facts and
North Pacific Fishery Management of Federal Advisory Committee
Council; Public Meeting recommendations presented in the
Meeting Commission’s final report to the
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries AGENCY: Reserve Forces Policy Board, President. Two RFPB subcommittee
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD. chairs will provide updates on the work
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of their respective subcommittee. The
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory
Commerce. Enhancing DoD’s Role in the Homeland
Committee Meeting.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings. Subcommittee will provide updates on
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is the Department of Defense support of
SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery publishing this notice to announce that civil authorities and FEMA
Management Council (Council) the following Federal Advisory requirements. The Supporting &
Ecosystem Committee will meet in Committee meeting of the Reserve Sustaining Reserve Component
Seattle, WA. Forces Policy Board (RFPB) will take Personnel Subcommittee will provide
DATES: The meeting will be held March place. This meeting will be partially- updates on the Survivor Benefits
17–18, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed to the public. Program, the Post 9/11 GI Bill Change
DATES: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Proposal, and the Duty Status
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
from 8:20 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. recommendations to the Secretary of
The Mountaineers Seattle Program
Defense. Mr. Sergio Pecori, a RFPB
Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE., ADDRESSES: The address is the
member will discuss his thoughts on the
Cascade Room, Seattle, WA. Pentagon, Room 3E863, Arlington, VA. DoD Cyber approach. The portion of the
Teleconference will be available by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. meeting from 11:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.
calling (712) 775–7031, access code Alex Sabol, Designated Federal Officer, will be closed to the public and will
403–899–011. (703) 681–0577 (Voice), (703) 681–0002 consist of remarks to the RFPB from
Council address: North Pacific (Facsimile), Email— invited speakers that include the Deputy
Fishery Management Council, 605 W. Alexander.j.sabol.civ@mail.mil. Mailing Secretary of Defense; the Commander,
4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK address is Reserve Forces Policy Board, U.S. Northern Command; and the
99501–2252. 5113 Leesburg Pike, Suite 601, Falls Principle Director, Cost Assessment and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Church, VA 22041. Web site: http:// Program Evaluation; and Brig Gen
Steve MacLean, Council staff; rfpb.defense.gov/. The most up-to-date Whitman, a RFPB member. The Deputy
telephone: (907) 271–2809. changes to the meeting can be found on Secretary of Defense will discuss the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The the RFPB’s Web site. future strategies for Reserve Component
Committee will discuss the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This use, highlighting his thoughts on issues
issues: (1) Ecosystem Vision Statement; meeting notice is being published under impacting reserve organizations, the
(2) updates on Essential Fish Habitat 5- the provisions of the Federal Advisory right balances of Active and Reserve
year review, Norton Sound king crab Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) (5 Component forces, and the cost to
research, deep-sea corals research, U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the maintain a strong Reserve Component.
Bering Strait Marine Life and Government in the Sunshine Act of The Commander, U.S. Northern
Subsistence Data Synthesis, Aleutian 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and Command will discuss the readiness,
Islands Risk Assessment, Arctic and 41 CFR 102–3.150. availability, and use of the National
Bering Sea shipping, Alaska Arctic Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose Guard and Reserve within Northern
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Policy Commission final report, AOOS of the meeting is to obtain, review and Command, and his thoughts on his
ocean acidification workshop; (3) Bering evaluate information related to command’s increased emphasis on
Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan. strategies, policies, and practices homeland security missions fit for
The Agenda is subject to change, and designed to improve and enhance the Reserve Component members. The
the latest version is posted at http:// capabilities, efficiency, and Principle Director, Cost Assessment and
www.npfmc.org/committees/ecosystem- effectiveness of the Reserve Program Evaluation will brief the
committee/. Components. findings and recommendations on the
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of public meetings and hearings. | |
| 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. | |
| Contact | Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: (808) 522-8220. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 9701 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XD78 |
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