81 FR 47775 - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 141 (July 22, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-17379

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council and its Committees.

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[FR Doc No: 2016-17379]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE750


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold public meetings of the Council and its Committees.

DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 through 
Thursday, August 11, 2016. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: Hilton Virginia Beach 
Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, telephone: 
(757) 213-3000.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. 
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 
526-5255. The Council's Web site, www.mafmc.org also has details on the 
meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and 
briefing materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the agenda, 
though agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be 
noted on the Council's Web site when possible.)

Monday, August 8, 2016

Executive Committee

    The Executive Committee will hold a closed session and then open to 
review the letter regarding governance of summer flounder, scup, and 
black sea bass and coordination of research with SAFMC.

Unmanaged Forage Amendment Final Action

    Review comments received during public hearings, review Ecosystem 
and Ocean Planning Advisory Panel and Committee recommendations for 
final action, and select preferred alternatives.

Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Guidance Document

    Review, finalize, and approve EAFM Guidance Document and review and 
discuss potential framework for integrating ecosystem interactions into 
fisheries assessment and management.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Demersal Committee Meeting as a Committee of the Whole With the 
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Summer Flounder, Scup and 
Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Boards

Summer Flounder Allocation Project Report
    A presentation will be received on the summer flounder allocation 
model and initial findings.

Summer Flounder Amendment Alternatives

    Review and provide feedback on the list of amendment issues and 
Fishery Management Action Team recommendations.

Summer Flounder Specifications

    Review SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory Panel, and staff 
recommendations regarding 2017-2018 specifications and recommend any 
changes if necessary.

Black Sea Bass Specifications

    Review SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory Panel, and staff 
recommendations regarding 2017 specifications and recommend any changes 
if necessary.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Demersal Committee Meeting as a Committee of the Whole With the 
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Summer Flounder, Scup and 
Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Boards

Scup Specifications
    Review SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory Panel, and staff 
recommendations regarding 2017-18 specifications and recommend any 
changes if necessary.

Bluefish Specifications

    Review SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory Panel, and staff 
recommendations regarding 2017-18 specifications and recommend any 
changes if necessary.

Executive Committee Report

Policy on Fishing Impacts on Habitat

    Review and consider approval of draft policy.

For-Hire Electronic VTR Framework Meeting 2

    Review Framework document and analyses to address issues raised at 
the June Council meeting, summary of constituent input, and summarize 
revisions made. Also, select final alternative(s), and discuss the 
implementation process.

Law Enforcement Reports

    Reports will be received from the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement 
and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Swearing In of New Council Members/Election of Officers

Business Session
    Organization Reports; Liaison Reports; Executive Director's Report; 
Science Report; Committee Reports; and Continuing and New Business.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 
those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these 
meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically 
identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of 
this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the 
Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: July 19, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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(Rudloe 1989a). Movements also that the Caribbean electric ray does not Monday, August 8, 2016
include travel east and west between warrant listing as threatened or
sand bar habitats (Rudloe 1989a). endangered at this time. Executive Committee
Geographically as well as quantitatively, The Executive Committee will hold a
References
those parts of the electric ray’s range closed session and then open to review
that are within U.S. waters (Gulf of A complete list of all references cited
herein is available upon request (see FOR the letter regarding governance of
Mexico, South Atlantic) may each
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
summer flounder, scup, and black sea
constitute a significant portion of the
bass and coordination of research with
Caribbean electric ray’s range because if Authority
the population were to disappear from SAFMC.
either portion, it could result in the rest The authority for this action is the Unmanaged Forage Amendment Final
of the species being threatened or Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
Action
endangered. However, there is no amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
information to indicate that the Dated: July 18, 2016. Review comments received during
members of the species in either the Samuel R. Rauch, III, public hearings, review Ecosystem and
Gulf of Mexico or the South Atlantic Deputy Assistant Administrator for Ocean Planning Advisory Panel and
have different demographic viability or Regulatory Programs, National Marine Committee recommendations for final
are facing different or more intense Fisheries Service. action, and select preferred alternatives.
threats to the point where they would be [FR Doc. 2016–17397 Filed 7–21–16; 8:45 am]
threatened or endangered in these Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
portions. Because a portion must be Management (EAFM) Guidance
both significant and threatened or Document
endangered before we can list a species DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
based on its status in a significant Review, finalize, and approve EAFM
portion of its range, we do not find that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Guidance Document and review and
listing the Caribbean electric ray is Administration discuss potential framework for
threatened or endangered based on its integrating ecosystem interactions into
RIN 0648–XE750 fisheries assessment and management.
status in a significant portion of its
range is warranted. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Final Listing Determination Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings
Demersal Committee Meeting as a
Section 4(b)(1) of the ESA requires AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Committee of the Whole With the
that NMFS make listing determinations Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
based solely on the best scientific and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup
commercial data available after Commerce. and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Boards
conducting a review of the status of the ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
species and taking into account those Summer Flounder Allocation Project
efforts, if any, being made by any state SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Report
or foreign nation, or political Management Council (Council) will
subdivisions thereof, to protect and hold public meetings of the Council and A presentation will be received on the
conserve the species. We have its Committees. summer flounder allocation model and
independently reviewed the best DATES: The meetings will be held initial findings.
available scientific and commercial Monday, August 8, 2016 through Summer Flounder Amendment
information including the petitions, Thursday, August 11, 2016. For agenda Alternatives
public comments submitted on the 90- details, see SUPPLEMENTARY
day finding (79 FR 4877; January 30, INFORMATION. Review and provide feedback on the
2014), the status review report (Carlson ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: list of amendment issues and Fishery
et al. 2015), and other published and Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3001 Management Action Team
unpublished information. We recommendations.
Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
considered each of the statutory factors
23451, telephone: (757) 213–3000.
to determine whether it contributed Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Summer Flounder Specifications
significantly to the extinction risk of the Management Council, 800 N. State St.,
species. As previously explained, we Review SSC, Monitoring Committee,
Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: Advisory Panel, and staff
could not identify a significant portion (302) 674–2331.
of the species’ range that is threatened recommendations regarding 2017–2018
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: specifications and recommend any
or endangered. Therefore, our
determination is based on a synthesis Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive changes if necessary.
and integration of the foregoing Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery
Management Council; telephone: (302) Black Sea Bass Specifications
information, factors and considerations,
and their effects on the status of the 526–5255. The Council’s Web site,
www.mafmc.org also has details on the Review SSC, Monitoring Committee,
species throughout its entire range. Advisory Panel, and staff
We conclude that the Caribbean meeting location, proposed agenda,
webinar listen-in access, and briefing recommendations regarding 2017
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electric ray is not presently in danger of specifications and recommend any
extinction, nor is it likely to become so materials.
changes if necessary.
in the foreseeable future throughout all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
of its range. Accordingly, the Caribbean following items are on the agenda,
electric ray does not meet the definition though agenda items may be addressed
of a threatened species or an endangered out of order (changes will be noted on
species and our listing determination is the Council’s Web site when possible.)

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Special Accommodations salmon and steelhead in the Columbia
These meetings are physically River Basin, which is critical to the
Demersal Committee Meeting as a
accessible to people with disabilities. mission and goals of the NMFS.
Committee of the Whole With the
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Requests for sign language Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force
Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup interpretation or other auxiliary aid This Columbia Basin Partnership Task
and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Boards should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, Force is being created for state, tribal
(302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to and stakeholder input to MAFAC to
Scup Specifications the meeting date. support development of quantitative
Review SSC, Monitoring Committee, Dated: July 19, 2016. goals for Columbia River Basin salmon
Advisory Panel, and staff Tracey L. Thompson, and steelhead at the species, stock,
recommendations regarding 2017–18 Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable major population group (MPG), and
specifications and recommend any Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. population levels. The goals will be
changes if necessary. [FR Doc. 2016–17379 Filed 7–21–16; 8:45 am] collaboratively developed to meet
Bluefish Specifications BILLING CODE 3510–22–P conservation needs while also providing
harvest (including those necessary to
Review SSC, Monitoring Committee, satisfy tribal treaty rights). Shared goals
Advisory Panel, and staff DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE will enhance engagement and
recommendations regarding 2017–18 understanding by providing a concise,
specifications and recommend any National Oceanic and Atmospheric common definition of success,
changes if necessary. Administration consistent means to measure progress,
Executive Committee Report RIN 0648–XE662 and improved public support for work
across the Columbia River Basin.
Policy on Fishing Impacts on Habitat Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee The scope of the Columbia Basin
Review and consider approval of draft Partnership Task Force will fall within
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries the objectives and scope of the MAFAC;
policy.
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and is more comprehensive than any prior
For-Hire Electronic VTR Framework Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), goal-setting effort in the Basin; and will
Meeting 2 Commerce. encompass:
Review Framework document and ACTION: Notice; request for nominations. • All Endangered Species Act-listed
analyses to address issues raised at the and non-listed salmon and steelhead in
SUMMARY: Nominations are being sought the Columbia Basin, above and below
June Council meeting, summary of for appointment to a new task force of
constituent input, and summarize Bonneville Dam.
revisions made. Also, select final
the Marine Fisheries Advisory • Ocean, mainstem, and tributary
Committee (MAFAC) to support its fisheries that harvest Columbia Basin
alternative(s), and discuss the advisory work for the Secretary of
implementation process. stocks, including commercial,
Commerce on living marine resource recreational, and tribal fisheries.
Law Enforcement Reports matters. The task force will focus on • Multiple geographic scales (Basin-
providing information and advice on the wide, species, and major population
Reports will be received from the establishment of long-term goals for group).
NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and salmon and steelhead in the Columbia • All impacts across the salmon and
the U.S. Coast Guard. River Basin. National Marine Fisheries steelhead life-cycle (e.g., habitat,
Thursday, August 11, 2016 Service (NMFS) will appoint the hatchery, hydro, and harvest).
members in consultation with MAFAC • Consideration of ecological
Swearing In of New Council Members/ and they will serve for a term of up to conditions and of current and future
Election of Officers two (2) years. The terms would begin in habitat capacity.
Business Session December 2016. The Task Force will report to MAFAC
DATES: Nominations must be and will not provide advice or work
Organization Reports; Liaison product directly to NMFS.
postmarked or have an email date stamp
Reports; Executive Director’s Report; Recommendations generated by this
on or before September 6, 2016.
Science Report; Committee Reports; and Task Force’s efforts will not result in
Continuing and New Business. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent
any regulatory decision, obligate any
Although non-emergency issues not to Katherine Cheney, NMFS West Coast
party to undertake certain activities, or
contained in this agenda may come Region, 1201 Northeast Lloyd
diminish treaty/trust obligations. The
before this group for discussion, in Boulevard, Suite 1100, Portland, OR
input of the Task Force will support
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens 97232 or to katherine.cheney@noaa.gov.
efforts that seek common solutions that
Fishery Conservation and Management FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: work for all sovereigns and
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those Katherine Cheney, (503) 231–6730; stakeholders. The strength of the Task
issues may not be the subject of formal email: katherine.cheney@noaa.gov. Force will hinge on the breadth of
action during these meetings. Actions SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MAFAC is regional participation, collaboration,
will be restricted to those issues the only Federal advisory committee and commitment.
specifically identified in this notice and with the responsibility to advise the This Task Force will consist of 25–35
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any issues arising after publication of Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on individuals who have demonstrated
this notice that require emergency all matters concerning living marine subject matter expertise regarding
action under section 305(c) of the resources that are the responsibility of salmon and steelhead biology and
Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the the Department of Commerce. MAFAC management in the Columbia River
public has been notified of the Council’s is establishing a Columbia Basin Basin, as well as the interest and ability
intent to take final action to address the Partnership Task Force to assist it in the to work collaboratively and respectfully
emergency. development of long-term goals for with other sovereigns and stakeholders

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Dates		The meetings will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 through Thursday, August 11, 2016. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Contact		Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526-5255. The Council's Web site, www.mafmc.org also has details on the meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and briefing materials.
FR Citation		81 FR 47775
RIN Number		0648-XE75

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