82_FR_13481 82 FR 13434 - North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

82 FR 13434 - North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 47 (March 13, 2017)

Page Range13434-13435
FR Document2017-04890

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will meet April 3, 2017 through April 11, 2017.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 47 (Monday, March 13, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 47 (Monday, March 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13434-13435]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04890]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF279


North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its 
advisory committees will meet April 3, 2017 through April 11, 2017.

DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, April 3 through Tuesday, April 
11, 2017. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 
W. 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501.
    Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W.

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4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501-2252; telephone (907) 271-
2809.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Witherell, Council staff; 
telephone: (907) 271-2809.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council will begin its plenary session 
at 8 a.m. in the Aleutian Room on Wednesday, April 5, continuing 
through Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Scientific and Statistical 
Committee (SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. in the King Salmon/Iliamna Room on 
Monday April 3rd and continue through Wednesday April 5, 2017. The 
Council's Advisory Panel (AP) will begin at 8 a.m. in the Dillingham/
Katmai Room on Tuesday April 4th, and continue through Saturday April 
8, 2017. The Legislative Committee will meet on Monday April 3, 2017 
(room to be determined) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Ecosystem Committee 
will meet on Tuesday April 4th, 2017 (room to be determined) from 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda

Monday, April 3, 2017 Through Tuesday, April 11, 2017

    Council Plenary Session: The agenda for the Council's plenary 
session will include the following issues. The Council may take 
appropriate action on any of the issues identified.

1. Executive Director's Report (including update on Social Science 
Strategy Group development, report from the Lenfest Fisheries Ecosystem 
Task Force; CCC update, Legislation update, and update on SBRM 
requirements)
2. NMFS Management Report (including Marine Mammals Take Accounting, 
Fur Seal Status and Management planning, AFSC Research Prioritization)
3. ADF&G Report
4. NIOSH Report
5. USCG Report
6. USFWS Report
7. Protected Species
8. Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Report
9. Salmon FMP Amendment
10. Pollock ICA/IPA Reports; Update on Salmon Genetics
11. Co-op Reports
12. GOA Rockfish Program Review
13. EFH Omnibus Amendment
14. Halibut Abundance-based PSC Limits
15. CDQ Ownership Caps
16. EM Working Group Report
17. Lead Level 2 Observers
18. BSAI Crab Binding Arbitration Formula
19. BSAI Tanner Crab Custom Processing Cap
20. BS Fishery Ecosystem Plan
21. Programmatic Groundfish Objectives

    The Advisory Panel will address most of the same agenda issues as 
the Council except B reports.
    The SSC agenda will include the following issues:

1. Scallop SAFE and Annual Catch Limit Specifications
2. BS Fishery Ecosystem Plan
3. EFH Omnibus Amendment
4. Lead Level 2 Observers
5. Salmon Genetics
6. GOA Rockfish Program Workplan
7. Reports on Marine Mammal Take Accounting, Fur Seal Status and 
Management, AFSC Research Prioritization
8. CDQ Ownership Caps

    In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery 
management decisions, the SSC functions as the Councils primary peer 
review panel for scientific information as described by the Magnuson-
Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard 2 
guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to 
satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the 
OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines.
    The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be 
posted at http://www.npfmc.org/

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Shannon Gleason at (907) 271-2809 
at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: March 8, 2017.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-04890 Filed 3-10-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

13434 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 47 / Monday, March 13, 2017 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Chum salmon (O. keta): Threatened, CFR 223.203(b)(5)(i)(A) through (K). naturally produced and artificially Prior to final approval of an HGMP, National Oceanic and Atmospheric propagated Columbia River. NMFS must publish notification Administration Coho salmon (O. kisutch): announcing its availability for public Threatened, naturally produced and review and comment. RIN 0648–XF258 artificially propagated Lower Columbia River. Authority Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish Steelhead (O. mykiss): Threatened, Under section 4 of the ESA, the naturally produced and artificially Secretary of Commerce is required to AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries propagated Lower Columbia River. adopt such regulations as he deems Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Pacific eulachon (Thaleichthys necessary and advisable for the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pacificus): Threatened, naturally conservation of species listed as Commerce. produced southern distinct population threatened. The ESA salmon and ACTION: Notice; availability of hatchery segment. steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422; July plans and request for comment. ODFW has submitted to NMFS two 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160; HGMPs describing hatchery programs June 28, 2005) specifies categories of SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that that release chum salmon into Big Creek activities that contribute to the the Oregon Department of Fish and and adjacent tributaries and winter conservation of listed salmonids and Wildlife (ODFW) has submitted two steelhead into the Clackamas River in a sets out the criteria for such activities. Hatchery and Genetic Management manner that is intended to comply with Limit 5 of the updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR Plans (HGMPs), and the Washington requirements of the ESA under limit 5 223.203(b)(5)) further provides that the Department of Fish and Wildlife of the 4(d) Rule. WDFW has submitted prohibitions of paragraph (a) of the (WDFW) has submitted eight HGMPs, to NMFS eight HGMPs describing updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR 223.203(a)) pursuant to the protective regulations hatchery programs that release fall do not apply to activities associated promulgated for Pacific salmon and Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and with artificial propagation programs steelhead under the Endangered Species winter and summer steelhead into provided that an HGMP has been Act (ESA). The two ODFW HGMPs Washington tributaries of the Columbia approved by NMFS to be in accordance describe hatchery programs rearing River below Bonneville Dam in a with the salmon and steelhead 4(d) rule chum salmon in Big Creek and manner that is intended to comply with (65 FR 42422, July 10, 2000, as updated steelhead in the Clackamas River requirements of the ESA under limit 5 in 70 FR 37160, June 28, 2005). subbasin within the State of Oregon. of the 4(d) Rule. The ODFW HGMPs The eight WDFW HGMPs describe specify the operations of two hatchery Angela Somma, hatchery programs that release fall programs rearing chum salmon in Big Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office chinook salmon, coho salmon, and Creek and steelhead in the Clackamas of Protected Resources, National Marine winter and summer steelhead into River subbasins within the State of Fisheries Service. Washington tributaries of the Columbia Oregon. The WDFW HGMPs specify the [FR Doc. 2017–04840 Filed 3–10–17; 8:45 am] River below Bonneville Dam. This operations of eight hatchery programs— BILLING CODE 3510–22–P document serves to notify the public of two programs rearing fall Chinook the availability of the HGMPs for salmon in the North Fork Toutle River comment prior to a decision by NMFS and the Washougal River, two programs DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE whether to approve the proposed rearing winter and summer steelhead in the Kalama River, and four programs National Oceanic and Atmospheric hatchery programs. rearing coho salmon in the Grays River, Administration DATES: Comments must be received at the appropriate address or fax number Elochoman River, North Fork Toutle (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5:00 p.m. River, and the Washougal River. The RIN 0648–XF279 Pacific time on April 12, 2017. Elochoman River program is a new program while the other programs are North Pacific Fishery Management ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Council; Public Meeting currently ongoing. application should be addressed to the The programs are designed to meet NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Division, AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries mitigation responsibilities related to Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 1201 N.E. Lloyd Boulevard, Suite 1100, impacts from development in Columbia Portland, OR 97232, or faxed to 503– Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), River Basin by providing hatchery fish Commerce. 872–2737. Comments may be submitted to support reintroduction of chum by email to: ACTION: Notice of public meetings. salmon, recovery of fall Chinook salmon LowerColumbiaHatcheries.wcr@ and coho salmon, and to provide fishing noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery opportunities for fall Chinook salmon, Management Council (Council) and its the email comment the following coho salmon, winter steelhead, and identifier: Comments on ODFW’s and advisory committees will meet April 3, summer steelhead while minimizing 2017 through April 11, 2017. WDFWs hatchery plans. potential risks to natural-origin Lower FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rich DATES: The meetings will be held Columbia River Chinook salmon, coho Turner, at phone number: (503) 736– Monday, April 3 through Tuesday, April salmon, and steelhead populations, 4737, or email: Rich.Turner@noaa.gov. 11, 2017. See SUPPLEMENTARY consistent with NMFS’ Lower Columbia mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES INFORMATION for specific dates and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: River Salmon and Steelhead ESA times. Recovery Plan. Species Covered in This Notice As specified in the July 10, 2000, ESA ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus 4(d) rule for salmon and steelhead (65 the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 W. 3rd tshawytscha): Threatened, naturally FR 42422) and updated June 28, 2005 Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. produced and artificially propagated (70 FR 37160), NMFS may approve an Council address: North Pacific Lower Columbia River. HGMP if it meets criteria set forth in 50 Fishery Management Council, 605 W. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 Mar 10, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 47 / Monday, March 13, 2017 / Notices 13435 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 21. Programmatic Groundfish Objectives Advisory Committee (PSAC), Social 99501–2252; telephone (907) 271–2809. The Advisory Panel will address most Science Planning Committee (SSPC) and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: of the same agenda issues as the Council Marine Planning and Climate Change David Witherell, Council staff; except B reports. Committee (MPCCC) to review relevant telephone: (907) 271–2809. The SSC agenda will include the sections of the draft 2016 annual reports SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following issues: for the Pacific Pelagic Fishery Council will begin its plenary session at 1. Scallop SAFE and Annual Catch Ecosystem Plan (FEP), American Samoa 8 a.m. in the Aleutian Room on Limit Specifications Archipelago FEP, Hawaii FEP, Mariana Wednesday, April 5, continuing through 2. BS Fishery Ecosystem Plan Archipelago FEP and Pacific Remote Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Scientific 3. EFH Omnibus Amendment Island Areas (PRIA) FEP. The and Statistical Committee (SSC) will 4. Lead Level 2 Observers committees will also receive updates on begin at 8 a.m. in the King Salmon/ 5. Salmon Genetics matters related to fishery management Iliamna Room on Monday April 3rd and 6. GOA Rockfish Program Workplan and may make recommendations on continue through Wednesday April 5, 7. Reports on Marine Mammal Take these topics. 2017. The Council’s Advisory Panel Accounting, Fur Seal Status and DATES: The PSAC meeting will be held (AP) will begin at 8 a.m. in the Management, AFSC Research between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 30– Dillingham/Katmai Room on Tuesday Prioritization 31, 2017. The SSPC will be held April 4th, and continue through 8. CDQ Ownership Caps between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 3, Saturday April 8, 2017. The Legislative In addition to providing ongoing 2017. The MPCCC meeting will be held Committee will meet on Monday April scientific advice for fishery management between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 3, 2017 (room to be determined) from 1 decisions, the SSC functions as the 5–6, 2017. For specific times and p.m. to 5 p.m. The Ecosystem Councils primary peer review panel for agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY Committee will meet on Tuesday April scientific information as described by INFORMATION. 4th, 2017 (room to be determined) from the Magnuson-Stevens Act section ADDRESSES: The PSAC and MPCCC 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard meetings will be held at the Council Agenda 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, review process is also deemed to satisfy Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522– Monday, April 3, 2017 Through the requirements of the Information 8220. The SPCC meeting will be held at Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Quality Act, including the OMB Peer the Council office and by teleconference Council Plenary Session: The agenda Review Bulletin guidelines. at (888) 482–3560; Passcode: 5228220. for the Council’s plenary session will The Agenda is subject to change, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: include the following issues. The the latest version will be posted at Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; Council may take appropriate action on http://www.npfmc.org/ phone: (808) 522–8220. any of the issues identified. Special Accommodations SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public 1. Executive Director’s Report These meetings are physically comment periods will be provided (including update on Social Science accessible to people with disabilities. throughout the agendas. The order in Strategy Group development, report Requests for sign language which agenda items are addressed may from the Lenfest Fisheries Ecosystem interpretation or other auxiliary aids change. The meetings will run as late as Task Force; CCC update, Legislation should be directed to Shannon Gleason necessary to complete scheduled update, and update on SBRM at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working business. requirements) days prior to the meeting date. 2. NMFS Management Report (including Agenda for the PSAC Meeting Marine Mammals Take Accounting, Dated: March 8, 2017. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, March 30, Fur Seal Status and Management Tracey L. Thompson, 2017 planning, AFSC Research Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Prioritization) Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 1. Welcome and Introductions 3. ADF&G Report [FR Doc. 2017–04890 Filed 3–10–17; 8:45 am] 2. Approval of Agenda 4. NIOSH Report 3. Status of the Third Protected Species BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 5. USCG Report Advisory Committee Meeting 6. USFWS Report Recommendations 7. Protected Species DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 4. Review of the Draft 2016 FEP Annual 8. Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Report Report 9. Salmon FMP Amendment National Oceanic and Atmospheric A. Overview of the 2016 Annual 10. Pollock ICA/IPA Reports; Update on Administration Report Updates Salmon Genetics i. Data integration chapter RIN 0648–XF281 development 11. Co-op Reports 12. GOA Rockfish Program Review Western Pacific Fishery Management ii. Ecosystem chapter updates 13. EFH Omnibus Amendment Council; Public Meetings B. Pelagic Longline Fishery Sections 14. Halibut Abundance-based PSC i. Summary of relevant fishery data Limits AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries ii. Protected species section iii. Discussion and synthesis mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 15. CDQ Ownership Caps Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 16. EM Working Group Report Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), C. Pelagic Non-longline Fishery 17. Lead Level 2 Observers Commerce. Sections 18. BSAI Crab Binding Arbitration ACTION: Notice of public meetings. i. Summary of relevant fishery data Formula ii. Protected species section 19. BSAI Tanner Crab Custom SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery iii. Discussion and synthesis Processing Cap Management Council (Council) will D. Insular Fishery Sections 20. BS Fishery Ecosystem Plan hold meetings of its Protected Species i. Summary of relevant fishery data VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 Mar 10, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1


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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.
DatesThe meetings will be held Monday, April 3 through Tuesday, April 11, 2017. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times.
ContactDavid Witherell, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271-2809.
FR Citation82 FR 13434 
RIN Number0648-XF27
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