81_FR_8512 81 FR 8479 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

81 FR 8479 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 33 (February 19, 2016)

Page Range8479-8481
FR Document2016-03471

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 122nd Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting and its 165th 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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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 its 122nd Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting and 
its 165th 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 122nd SSC meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
on March 8-10, 2016. 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 March 14, 
2016. The 165th Council meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 
p.m. on March 15-17, 2016. In addition, the Council will host a Fishers 
Forum on March 15, 2016, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. For specific times 
and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The 122nd SSC, the Pelagic and International Standing 
Committee, Program Planning and Research Standing Committee, and 
Executive and Budget Standing Committee meetings will be held at the 
Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, 
phone: (808) 522-8220. The 165th Council meeting will be held at 
Laniakea YWCA, Fuller Hall, 1040 Richards St., Honolulu, HI 96813, 
phone: (808) 538-7061. The Fishers Forum will be held at the Ala Moana 
Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814; phone: (808) 956-4262.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to the agenda items listed here, 
the SSC and Council will hear recommendations from Council advisory 
groups. Public comment

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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 Jr., 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 122nd SSC Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2016

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 121st SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Program Planning
    A. Coral Reef Program Project Updates
    1. American Samoa Reef Fish Connectivity Project
    B. Final Center for Independent Experts (CIE) Review Reports and 
Next Steps
    1. Integrated Data Poor Stock Assessment Model
    2. Kona Crab Stock Assessment
    C. West Hawaii Integrated Ecosystem Assessment Status and Trends
    D. Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Mapping Application
    E. The Science of Pelagic Marine Protected Areas
    F. SSC Work Session on Management Strategy Evaluation Priorities 
and CIE Review Comments on the Estimation of Bycatch in the Hawaii 
Deep-Set Longline Fishery
    G. Public Comment
    H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016

6. Pelagic Fisheries
    A. Hawaii and American Samoa Longline Fisheries Reports
    B. Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) Bigeye Tuna (BET) Quota
    C. Overfishing of EPO Swordfish (ACTION ITEM)
    D. Feasibility of Yellowfin Tuna Stock Assessment Model for the 
Main Hawaiian Islands
    E. Measuring Productivity in a Shared Stock Fishery: A Case 
Study of the Hawaii Longline Fishery
    F. International Fisheries
    1. Outcomes from 12th Session of the Western and Central Pacific 
Fisheries Commission (WCPFC 12)
    G. Public Comment
    H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
7. Protected Species
    A. Analysis on the 2013-14 Leatherback Sea Turtle Interactions 
in the Hawaii Deep-Set Longline Fishery Compared to Previous Years
    B. Report of the Joint and Pacific Scientific Review Group 
Meeting
    C. Rare Events Bycatch Workshop Plan
    D. Updates on Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultations
    1. Re-consultation on the Hawaii Deep-Set Longline Fishery
    2. Monk Seal Critical Habitat
    E. Updates on ESA and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) 
Actions
    F. Public Comment
    G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016

8. Other Business
    A. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-Year Research Plan
    B. 2015 Program Review and 2016 Program
    C. 123rd SSC Meeting
9. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

Agenda for Pelagic and International Standing Committee

9 a.m.-12 noon, Monday, March 14, 2016

A. Hawaii and American Samoa Longline Fisheries Reports
B. EPO BET Quota
C. Overfishing of EPO Swordfish (ACTION ITEM)
D. International Work Program
E. International Fisheries Meetings
    1. WCPFC 12 Meeting Report
F. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
G. Public Comment
H. Standing Committee Recommendations

Agenda for Program Planning and Research Standing Committee

1 p.m.-3 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016

A. CIE Review Reports
    1. Integrated data poor stock assessment model
    2. Kona Crab Stock Assessment
B. SSC Work Session Reports
    1. Management Strategy Evaluation Priorities
    2. CIE Review Comments on the Estimation of Bycatch in the 
Hawaii Deep-Set Longline Fishery
C. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modification (ACTION ITEM)
D. National Bycatch Issues
    1. National Bycatch Strategy
    2. Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology
E. Updates on Marine National Monuments
F. Report on the Council's 2015 Program Review
G. National Council Communications Group
H. Regional, National and International Outreach & Education
I. NOAA Report on FAO Eco-Labeling Guidelines
J. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Scientific & Statistical Committee
K. Public Comment
L. Standing Committee Discussion & Recommendations

Agenda for Executive and Budget Standing Committee

3 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016

A. Financial Reports
B. Administrative Reports
C. Council Family Changes
D. Report on Final Operating Guidelines
E. Update to Regional Operating Agreement
F. Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures
G. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-Year Research Plan
H. Meetings and Workshops
I. Other Business
J. Public Comment
K. Standing Committee Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for 165th Council Meeting

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of the 165th Agenda
3. Approval of the 164rd Meeting Minutes
4. Executive Director's Report
5. Agency Reports
    1. National Marine Fisheries Service
    2. Pacific Islands Regional Office
    a. Status of Pending Management Actions
    3. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Pacific Islands Section
    C. U.S. Department of State
    D. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    E. Enforcement
    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. Hawaii Archipelago and Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA)
    A. Moku Pepa
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. West Hawaii Integrated Ecosystem Assessment Status and Trends
    E. Report on State of Hawaii Fish Aggregation Devices
    F. Status of the Main Hawaiian Islands Deep-7 Bottomfish 
Workshops
    G. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    H. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
    I. Public Comment
    J. Council Discussion and Action
7. 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
    3. Fisheries Disaster Relief
    E. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    F. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action
8. Protected Species
    A. Update on Leatherback Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii Deep-
Set Longline Fishery
    B. Report of the Joint and Pacific Scientific Review Group 
Meeting
    C. Report on the Rare Events Bycatch Workshop Plan

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    D. Updates on ESA Consultations
    E. Updates on ESA and MMPA Actions
    F. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action

6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016

    Fishers Forum--Future of Main Hawaiian Island Bottomfish 
Research and Management

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016

9. Pelagic and International Fisheries
    A. Hawaii and American Samoa Longline Fisheries Reports
    B. EPO BET Quota
    C. Overfishing of EPO Swordfish (ACTION ITEM)
    D. Report on Hawaii Longline Vessel and Observer Electronic 
Reporting
    E. International Work Program
    F. International Fisheries Meetings
    1. WCPFC 12 Meeting Report
    G. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
    H. Standing Committee Recommendations
    I. Public Comment
    J. Council Discussion and Action
10. Program Planning and Research
    A. CIE Review Reports
    1. Integrated Data Poor Stock Assessment Model
    2. Kona Crab Stock Assessment
    B. SSC Work Session Reports
    1. Management Strategy Evaluation Priorities
    2. CIE Review Comments on the Estimation of Bycatch in the 
Hawaii Deep-Set Longline Fishery
    C. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modification (ACTION ITEM)
    D. National Bycatch Issues
    1. National Bycatch Strategy
    2. Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology
    E. Updates on Marine National Monuments
    F. Report on the Council's 2015 Program Review
    G. National Fishery Management Councils' Communications Group
    H. Regional, National and International Outreach and Education
    I. NOAA Report on FAO Eco-Labeling Guidelines
    J. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
    K. Standing Committee Recommendations
    L. Public Comment
    M. Council Discussion and Action

4 p.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016

11. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday March 17, 2016

12. Mariana Archipelago
    A. Guam
    1. Isla Informe
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Community Activities and Issues
    a. Report on the Yigo Community-Based Management Plan (CBMP)
    b. Update on Malesso CBMP Plan
    c. Participatory Mapping of Coral Reef Fishing Grounds
    d. Festival of the Pacific Update
    5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    B. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
    1. Arongol Fal[uacute]
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Community Activities and Issues
    a. Report on Northern Islands CBMP
    b. Report on Fishery Development Projects
    5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    C. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. SSC
    D. Public Comment
    E. Council Discussion and Action
13. Administrative Matters
    A. Financial Reports
    B. Administrative Reports
    C. Council Family Changes
    D. Report on Final Operating Guidelines
    E. Update to Regional Operating Agreement
    F. Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures
    G. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-Year Research Plan
    H. Meetings and Workshops
    I. Other Business
    J. Standing Committee Recommendations
    K. Public Comment
    L. Council Discussion and Action
14. 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 days prior to the meeting 
date.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.


    Dated: February 16, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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                                                    licenses previously issued in which the                 the Denied Person of the ownership,                   DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                                    person had an interest in at the time of                possession, or control of any item
                                                    his conviction.                                         subject to the Regulations that has been              National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                                                       BIS has received notice of Zhukov’s                  or will be exported from the United                   Administration
                                                    conviction for violating IEEPA, and in                  States, including financing or other
                                                    accordance with Section 766.25 of the                   support activities related to a                       Western Pacific Fishery Management
                                                    Regulations, BIS has provided notice                    transaction whereby the Denied Person                 Council; Public Meetings
                                                    and an opportunity for Zhukov to make                   acquires or attempts to acquire such                  AGENCY:  National Marine Fisheries
                                                    a written submission to BIS. BIS has                    ownership, possession or control;                     Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
                                                    received a submission from Zhukov.                         C. Take any action to acquire from or              Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
                                                       Based upon my review and                             to facilitate the acquisition or attempted            Commerce.
                                                    consultations with BIS’s Office of                      acquisition from the Denied Person of
                                                    Export Enforcement, including its                                                                             ACTION: Notice of public meetings and
                                                                                                            any item subject to the Regulations that
                                                    Director, and the facts available to BIS,               has been exported from the United                     hearings.
                                                    I have decided to deny Zhukov’s export                  States;                                               SUMMARY:   The Western Pacific Fishery
                                                    privileges under the Regulations for a                     D. Obtain from the Denied Person in                Management Council (Council) will
                                                    period of seven (7) years and three (3)                 the United States any item subject to the             hold its 122nd Scientific and Statistical
                                                    months from the date of Zhukov’s                        Regulations with knowledge or reason                  Committee (SSC) meeting and its 165th
                                                    conviction. I have also decided to                      to know that the item will be, or is                  Council meeting to take actions on
                                                    revoke all licenses issued pursuant to                  intended to be, exported from the                     fishery management issues in the
                                                    the Act or Regulations in which Zhukov                  United States; or                                     Western Pacific Region. The Council
                                                    had an interest at the time of his                         E. Engage in any transaction to service            will also convene meetings of the
                                                    conviction.                                             any item subject to the Regulations that              Pelagic and International Standing
                                                       Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED:                   has been or will be exported from the                 Committee, Program Planning and
                                                       First, from the date of this Order until             United States and which is owned,                     Research Standing Committee, and
                                                    March 5, 2022, Viacheslav Zhukov, with                  possessed or controlled by the Denied                 Executive and Budget Standing
                                                    a last known address of Viacheslav                      Person, or service any item, of whatever              Committee.
                                                    Zhukov, Register Number: 18963–021,                     origin, that is owned, possessed or
                                                    D. Ray James Correctional Institution,                  controlled by the Denied Person if such               DATES:  The 122nd SSC meeting will be
                                                    P.O. Box 2000, Folkston, GA 31537, and                  service involves the use of any item                  held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on
                                                    when acting for or on his behalf, his                   subject to the Regulations that has been              March 8–10, 2016. The Council’s
                                                    successors, assigns, employees, agents                  or will be exported from the United                   Pelagic and International Standing
                                                    or representatives (the ‘‘Denied                        States. For purposes of this paragraph,               Committee will be held between 9 a.m.
                                                    Person’’), may not, directly or indirectly,             servicing means installation,                         and 12 noon, Program Planning and
                                                    participate in any way in any                           maintenance, repair, modification or                  Research Standing Committee between
                                                    transaction involving any commodity,                    testing.                                              1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Executive and
                                                    software or technology (hereinafter                        Third, after notice and opportunity for            Budget Standing Committee between 3
                                                    collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’)                   comment as provided in Section 766.23                 p.m. and 5 p.m. on March 14, 2016. The
                                                    exported or to be exported from the                     of the Regulations, any other person,                 165th Council meeting will be held
                                                    United States that is subject to the                    firm, corporation, or business                        between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March
                                                    Regulations, including, but not limited                 organization related to Zhukov by                     15–17, 2016. In addition, the Council
                                                    to:                                                     ownership, control, position of                       will host a Fishers Forum on March 15,
                                                       A. Applying for, obtaining, or using                 responsibility, affiliation, or other                 2016, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. For
                                                    any license, License Exception, or                      connection in the conduct of trade or                 specific times and agendas, see
                                                    export control document;                                business may also be made subject to                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
                                                       B. Carrying on negotiations                          the provisions of this Order in order to              ADDRESSES: The 122nd SSC, the Pelagic
                                                    concerning, or ordering, buying,                        prevent evasion of this Order.                        and International Standing Committee,
                                                    receiving, using, selling, delivering,                     Fourth, in accordance with Part 756 of             Program Planning and Research
                                                    storing, disposing of, forwarding,                      the Regulations, Zhukov may file an                   Standing Committee, and Executive and
                                                    transporting, financing, or otherwise                   appeal of this Order with the Under                   Budget Standing Committee meetings
                                                    servicing in any way, any transaction                   Secretary of Commerce for Industry and                will be held at the Council office, 1164
                                                    involving any item exported or to be                    Security. The appeal must be filed                    Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI
                                                    exported from the United States that is                 within 45 days from the date of this                  96813, phone: (808) 522–8220. The
                                                    subject to the Regulations, or in any                   Order and must comply with the                        165th Council meeting will be held at
                                                    other activity subject to the Regulations;              provisions of Part 756 of the                         Laniakea YWCA, Fuller Hall, 1040
                                                    or                                                      Regulations.                                          Richards St., Honolulu, HI 96813,
                                                       C. Benefitting in any way from any                      Fifth, a copy of this Order shall be               phone: (808) 538–7061. The Fishers
                                                    transaction involving any item exported                 delivered to the Zhukov. This Order                   Forum will be held at the Ala Moana
                                                    or to be exported from the United States                shall be published in the Federal                     Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI
                                                    that is subject to the Regulations, or in               Register.                                             96814; phone: (808) 956–4262.
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                                                    any other activity subject to the                          Sixth, this Order is effective
                                                                                                                                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                    Regulations.                                            immediately and shall remain in effect
                                                       Second, no person may, directly or                                                                         Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director;
                                                                                                            until March 5, 2022.
                                                    indirectly, do any of the following:                                                                          phone: (808) 522–8220.
                                                                                                              Issued this 11th day of February, 2016.
                                                       A. Export or reexport to or on behalf                                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
                                                    of the Denied Person any item subject to                Karen H. Nies-Vogel,                                  addition to the agenda items listed here,
                                                    the Regulations;                                        Director, Office of Exporter Services.                the SSC and Council will hear
                                                       B. Take any action that facilitates the              [FR Doc. 2016–03467 Filed 2–18–16; 8:45 am]           recommendations from Council
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                                                    periods will be provided throughout the                   1. Re-consultation on the Hawaii Deep-Set           C. Council Family Changes
                                                    agendas. The order in which agenda                           Longline Fishery                                 D. Report on Final Operating Guidelines
                                                    items are addressed may change. The                       2. Monk Seal Critical Habitat                       E. Update to Regional Operating Agreement
                                                                                                              E. Updates on ESA and Marine Mammal                 F. Statement of Organization Practices and
                                                    meetings will run as late as necessary to                    Protection Act (MMPA) Actions                         Procedures
                                                    complete scheduled business.                              F. Public Comment                                   G. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-
                                                    Background documents will be available                    G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations                    Year Research Plan
                                                    from, and written comments should be                                                                          H. Meetings and Workshops
                                                    sent to, Mr. Edwin Ebisui Jr., Chair,                   8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016            I. Other Business
                                                    Western Pacific Fishery Management                      8. Other Business                                     J. Public Comment
                                                    Council, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400,                   A. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-           K. Standing Committee Discussion and
                                                                                                                 Year Research Plan                                    Recommendations
                                                    Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522–
                                                                                                               B. 2015 Program Review and 2016 Program
                                                    8220 or fax: (808) 522–8226.                               C. 123rd SSC Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                  Agenda for 165th Council Meeting
                                                    Agenda for 122nd SSC Meeting                            9. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the              8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016
                                                                                                                 Council                                          1. Welcome and Introductions
                                                    8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2016
                                                                                                            Agenda for Pelagic and International                  2. Approval of the 165th Agenda
                                                    1. Introductions                                                                                              3. Approval of the 164rd Meeting Minutes
                                                    2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment              Standing Committee
                                                                                                                                                                  4. Executive Director’s Report
                                                          of Rapporteurs                                    9 a.m.–12 noon, Monday, March 14, 2016                5. Agency Reports
                                                    3. Status of the 121st SSC Meeting                                                                               1. National Marine Fisheries Service
                                                                                                            A. Hawaii and American Samoa Longline
                                                          Recommendations                                                                                            2. Pacific Islands Regional Office
                                                                                                                 Fisheries Reports
                                                    4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries                                                                     a. Status of Pending Management Actions
                                                                                                            B. EPO BET Quota
                                                          Science Center Director                                                                                    3. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
                                                                                                            C. Overfishing of EPO Swordfish (ACTION
                                                    5. Program Planning                                                                                              B. NOAA Office of General Counsel,
                                                                                                                 ITEM)
                                                       A. Coral Reef Program Project Updates                                                                            Pacific Islands Section
                                                                                                            D. International Work Program
                                                       1. American Samoa Reef Fish Connectivity                                                                      C. U.S. Department of State
                                                          Project                                           E. International Fisheries Meetings
                                                                                                              1. WCPFC 12 Meeting Report                             D. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
                                                       B. Final Center for Independent Experts                                                                       E. Enforcement
                                                          (CIE) Review Reports and Next Steps               F. Advisory Group Report and
                                                                                                                 Recommendations                                     1. U.S. Coast Guard
                                                       1. Integrated Data Poor Stock Assessment                                                                      2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
                                                          Model                                               1. Advisory Panel
                                                                                                              2. SSC                                                 3. NOAA Office of General Counsel,
                                                       2. Kona Crab Stock Assessment                                                                                    Enforcement Section
                                                       C. West Hawaii Integrated Ecosystem                  G. Public Comment
                                                                                                            H. Standing Committee Recommendations                    F. Public Comment
                                                          Assessment Status and Trends                                                                               G. Council Discussion and Action
                                                       D. Marianas Trench Marine National                   Agenda for Program Planning and Research              6. Hawaii Archipelago and Pacific Remote
                                                          Monument Mapping Application                      Standing Committee                                          Island Areas (PRIA)
                                                       E. The Science of Pelagic Marine Protected                                                                    A. Moku Pepa
                                                          Areas                                             1 p.m.–3 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016
                                                                                                                                                                     B. Legislative Report
                                                       F. SSC Work Session on Management                    A. CIE Review Reports                                    C. Enforcement Issues
                                                          Strategy Evaluation Priorities and CIE               1. Integrated data poor stock assessment              D. West Hawaii Integrated Ecosystem
                                                          Review Comments on the Estimation of                    model                                                 Assessment Status and Trends
                                                          Bycatch in the Hawaii Deep-Set Longline              2. Kona Crab Stock Assessment                         E. Report on State of Hawaii Fish
                                                          Fishery                                           B. SSC Work Session Reports                                 Aggregation Devices
                                                       G. Public Comment                                       1. Management Strategy Evaluation                     F. Status of the Main Hawaiian Islands
                                                       H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations                      Priorities                                            Deep-7 Bottomfish Workshops
                                                                                                               2. CIE Review Comments on the Estimation              G. Education and Outreach Initiatives
                                                    8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016
                                                                                                                  of Bycatch in the Hawaii Deep-Set                  H. Advisory Group Report and
                                                    6. Pelagic Fisheries                                          Longline Fishery                                      Recommendations
                                                       A. Hawaii and American Samoa Longline                C. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modification                   1. Advisory Panel
                                                          Fisheries Reports                                       (ACTION ITEM)                                      2. SSC
                                                       B. Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) Bigeye                D. National Bycatch Issues                               I. Public Comment
                                                          Tuna (BET) Quota                                     1. National Bycatch Strategy                          J. Council Discussion and Action
                                                       C. Overfishing of EPO Swordfish (ACTION                 2. Standardized Bycatch Reporting                  7. American Samoa Archipelago
                                                          ITEM)                                                   Methodology                                        A. Motu Lipoti
                                                       D. Feasibility of Yellowfin Tuna Stock               E. Updates on Marine National Monuments                  B. Fono Report
                                                          Assessment Model for the Main                     F. Report on the Council’s 2015 Program                  C. Enforcement Issues
                                                          Hawaiian Islands                                        Review                                             D. Community Activities and Issues
                                                       E. Measuring Productivity in a Shared                G. National Council Communications Group                 1. Report on the Governor’s Fisheries Task
                                                          Stock Fishery: A Case Study of the                H. Regional, National and International                     Force Initiatives
                                                          Hawaii Longline Fishery                                 Outreach & Education                               2. Fisheries Development
                                                       F. International Fisheries                           I. NOAA Report on FAO Eco-Labeling                       3. Fisheries Disaster Relief
                                                       1. Outcomes from 12th Session of the                       Guidelines                                         E. Education and Outreach Initiatives
                                                          Western and Central Pacific Fisheries             J. Advisory Group Report and                             F. Advisory Group Report and
                                                          Commission (WCPFC 12)                                   Recommendations                                       Recommendations
                                                       G. Public Comment                                       1. Advisory Panel                                     1. Advisory Panel
                                                       H. SSC Discussion and Recommendations                   2. Scientific & Statistical Committee                 2. SSC
                                                    7. Protected Species
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                                                                                                            K. Public Comment                                        G. Public Comment
                                                       A. Analysis on the 2013–14 Leatherback                                                                        H. Council Discussion and Action
                                                                                                            L. Standing Committee Discussion &
                                                          Sea Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii                                                                   8. Protected Species
                                                                                                                  Recommendations
                                                          Deep-Set Longline Fishery Compared to                                                                      A. Update on Leatherback Turtle
                                                          Previous Years                                    Agenda for Executive and Budget Standing                    Interactions in the Hawaii Deep-Set
                                                       B. Report of the Joint and Pacific Scientific        Committee                                                   Longline Fishery
                                                          Review Group Meeting                                                                                       B. Report of the Joint and Pacific Scientific
                                                       C. Rare Events Bycatch Workshop Plan                 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016                       Review Group Meeting
                                                       D. Updates on Endangered Species Act                 A. Financial Reports                                     C. Report on the Rare Events Bycatch
                                                          (ESA) Consultations                               B. Administrative Reports                                   Workshop Plan



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                                                       D. Updates on ESA Consultations                        a. Report on the Yigo Community-Based               DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                                       E. Updates on ESA and MMPA Actions                        Management Plan (CBMP)
                                                       F. Advisory Group Report and                           b. Update on Malesso CBMP Plan                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                                                          Recommendations                                     c. Participatory Mapping of Coral Reef              Administration
                                                       1. Advisory Panel                                         Fishing Grounds
                                                       2. SSC                                                 d. Festival of the Pacific Update                   South Atlantic Fishery Management
                                                       G. Public Comment                                      5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
                                                       H. Council Discussion and Action
                                                                                                                                                                  Council (SAFMC); Public Meeting
                                                                                                              B. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana
                                                    6 p.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016                       Islands                                          AGENCY:  National Marine Fisheries
                                                                                                              1. Arongol Falú                                    Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
                                                       Fishers Forum—Future of Main Hawaiian                  2. Legislative Report
                                                    Island Bottomfish Research and Management                                                                     Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
                                                                                                              3. Enforcement Issues
                                                                                                                                                                  Commerce.
                                                    8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, March 16,                    4. Community Activities and Issues
                                                                                                              a. Report on Northern Islands CBMP                  ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
                                                    2016
                                                                                                              b. Report on Fishery Development Projects
                                                    9. Pelagic and International Fisheries                    5. Education and Outreach Initiatives               SUMMARY:   The South Atlantic Fishery
                                                       A. Hawaii and American Samoa Longline                  C. Advisory Group Report and                        Management Council (Council) will
                                                          Fisheries Reports                                      Recommendations                                  hold meetings of the: Protected
                                                       B. EPO BET Quota                                       1. Advisory Panel                                   Resources Committee; Joint Dolphin
                                                       C. Overfishing of EPO Swordfish (ACTION                2. SSC
                                                          ITEM)                                                                                                   Wahoo and Snapper Grouper
                                                                                                              D. Public Comment                                   Committees; Advisory Panel Selection
                                                       D. Report on Hawaii Longline Vessel and
                                                                                                              E. Council Discussion and Action                    Committee (Partially Closed Session);
                                                          Observer Electronic Reporting
                                                                                                            13. Administrative Matters
                                                       E. International Work Program                                                                              Southeast Data, Assessment and Review
                                                                                                              A. Financial Reports
                                                       F. International Fisheries Meetings                                                                        (SEDAR) Committee (Partially Closed
                                                                                                              B. Administrative Reports
                                                       1. WCPFC 12 Meeting Report                                                                                 Session); Law Enforcement Committee;
                                                                                                              C. Council Family Changes
                                                       G. Advisory Group Report and                                                                               Snapper Grouper Committee; King and
                                                                                                              D. Report on Final Operating Guidelines
                                                          Recommendations
                                                                                                              E. Update to Regional Operating                     Spanish Mackerel Committee; Data
                                                       1. Advisory Panel
                                                       2. SSC
                                                                                                                 Agreement                                        Collection Committee; Executive
                                                       H. Standing Committee Recommendations                  F. Statement of Organization Practices and          Finance Committee; and a meeting of
                                                       I. Public Comment                                         Procedures                                       the Full Council. The Council will also
                                                       J. Council Discussion and Action                       G. SSC Operational Guidelines and Three-            hold a meeting of its Law Enforcement
                                                                                                                 Year Research Plan
                                                    10. Program Planning and Research                                                                             Advisory Panel. The Council will also
                                                       A. CIE Review Reports                                  H. Meetings and Workshops
                                                                                                              I. Other Business                                   hold a formal public comment session.
                                                       1. Integrated Data Poor Stock Assessment                                                                   The Council will take action as
                                                          Model                                               J. Standing Committee Recommendations
                                                                                                              K. Public Comment                                   necessary.
                                                       2. Kona Crab Stock Assessment
                                                       B. SSC Work Session Reports                            L. Council Discussion and Action                    DATES:   The Council meeting will be
                                                       1. Management Strategy Evaluation                    14. Other Business
                                                                                                                                                                  held from 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March
                                                          Priorities                                                                                              7, 2016 until 12 p.m. on Friday, March
                                                       2. CIE Review Comments on the Estimation                Non-emergency issues not contained
                                                                                                            in this agenda may come before the                    11, 2016.
                                                          of Bycatch in the Hawaii Deep-Set
                                                          Longline Fishery                                  Council for discussion and formal                     ADDRESSES:
                                                       C. Fishery Ecosystem Plan Modification               Council action during its 163rd meeting.                 Meeting address: The meeting will be
                                                          (ACTION ITEM)                                     However, Council action on regulatory                 held at the Westin Jekyll Island, 110
                                                       D. National Bycatch Issues                           issues will be restricted to those issues             Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA; phone:
                                                       1. National Bycatch Strategy                         specifically listed in this document and              (888) 627–8316 or (912) 635–4545; fax:
                                                       2. Standardized Bycatch Reporting                                                                          (912) 319–2838.
                                                          Methodology
                                                                                                            any regulatory issue arising after
                                                                                                            publication of this document that                        Council address: South Atlantic
                                                       E. Updates on Marine National Monuments
                                                       F. Report on the Council’s 2015 Program              requires emergency action under section               Fishery Management Council, 4055
                                                          Review                                            305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act,                   Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N.
                                                       G. National Fishery Management Councils’             provided the public has been notified of              Charleston, SC 29405.
                                                          Communications Group                              the Council’s intent to take action to                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim
                                                       H. Regional, National and International              address the emergency.                                Iverson, Public Information Officer,
                                                          Outreach and Education                                                                                  SAFMC; phone: (843) 571–4366 or toll
                                                       I. NOAA Report on FAO Eco-Labeling                   Special Accommodations
                                                                                                                                                                  free: (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–
                                                          Guidelines
                                                       J. Advisory Group Report and                           These meetings are physically                       4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net.
                                                          Recommendations                                   accessible to people with disabilities.               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items
                                                       1. Advisory Panel                                    Requests for sign language                            of discussion in the individual meeting
                                                       2. SSC                                               interpretation or other auxiliary aids                agendas are as follows:
                                                       K. Standing Committee Recommendations                should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds,
                                                       L. Public Comment
                                                                                                                                                                     Law Enforcement Advisory Panel
                                                                                                            (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522–                  Meeting, Monday, March 7, 2016, 1:30
                                                       M. Council Discussion and Action
                                                                                                            8226 (fax), at least days prior to the                p.m. until 5 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. until 12
                                                    4 p.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016                meeting date.                                         p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2016—
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                                                    11. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items                    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.                   Concurrent Sessions
                                                    8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday March 17, 2016                                                                        1. The Law Enforcement Advisory
                                                                                                              Dated: February 16, 2016.                           Panel (AP) will receive updates on
                                                    12. Mariana Archipelago                                 Tracey L. Thompson,
                                                      A. Guam
                                                                                                                                                                  developing and recently implemented
                                                      1. Isla Informe                                       Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable         amendments and provide
                                                      2. Legislative Report                                 Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.         recommendations as appropriate. The
                                                      3. Enforcement Issues                                 [FR Doc. 2016–03471 Filed 2–18–16; 8:45 am]           AP will discuss enforcement of new
                                                      4. Community Activities and Issues                    BILLING CODE 3510–22–P                                fillet regulations, proposed hogfish


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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of public meetings and hearings.
DatesThe 122nd SSC meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 8-10, 2016. 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 March 14, 2016. The 165th Council meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 15-17, 2016. In addition, the Council will host a Fishers Forum on March 15, 2016, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ContactKitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; phone: (808) 522-8220.
FR Citation81 FR 8479 

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