82 FR 13435 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 47 (March 13, 2017)
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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 47 (March 13, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 47 (Monday, March 13, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 13435-13436] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-04891] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XF281 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its Protected Species Advisory Committee (PSAC), Social Science Planning Committee (SSPC) and Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) to review relevant sections of the draft 2016 annual reports for the Pacific Pelagic Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP), American Samoa Archipelago FEP, Hawaii FEP, Mariana Archipelago FEP and Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA) FEP. The committees will also receive updates on matters related to fishery management and may make recommendations on these topics. DATES: The PSAC meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 30-31, 2017. The SSPC will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 3, 2017. The MPCCC meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 5-6, 2017. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The PSAC and MPCCC meetings will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220. The SPCC meeting will be held at the Council office and by teleconference at (888) 482-3560; Passcode: 5228220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; phone: (808) 522-8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Agenda for the PSAC Meeting 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Status of the Third Protected Species Advisory Committee Meeting Recommendations 4. Review of the Draft 2016 FEP Annual Report A. Overview of the 2016 Annual Report Updates i. Data integration chapter development ii. Ecosystem chapter updates B. Pelagic Longline Fishery Sections i. Summary of relevant fishery data ii. Protected species section iii. Discussion and synthesis C. Pelagic Non-longline Fishery Sections i. Summary of relevant fishery data ii. Protected species section iii. Discussion and synthesis D. Insular Fishery Sections i. Summary of relevant fishery data [[Page 13436]] ii. Protected species section iii. Discussion and synthesis E. Discussion on Emerging Issues F. Discussion on Data Gaps and Research Needs 5. Public Comment 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 6. Fisheries and Protected Species Management Updates A. Recent Council Actions i. Pelagic fisheries actions ii. Insular fisheries actions iii. Discussion B. Council Protected Species Activities Update i. Seabird interactions in the Hawaii deep-set longline fishery ii. Rare events bycatch workshop iii. Other updates C. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Updates i. Section 7 ESA consultations for pelagic and insular fisheries ii. ESA listing and other related actions iii. Discussion 7. Council's Research Priorities A. Five-year Research Priorities B. Cooperative Research Priorities C. Discussion 8. Public Comment 9. Committee Discussion and Recommendations 10. Other Business & Next Meeting Agenda for the SSPC Meeting 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. New Emerging Issues by Region A. American Samoa B. CNMI C. Guam D. Hawaii 3. Review of the Stock Assessment and Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) Report Draft Human Dimensions Sections 4. Status of Ongoing Research Projects and Grant Solicitations A. Bottomfishing History Project B. Update on Saltonstall-Kennedy (SK) Proposals C. Update on NOAA Preserve America Grant Proposals 5. Report on Program Initiatives A. Hawaii Fish Flow Workshop B. Review and Comment: National Academy of Science Review of the Marine Recreational Information Program C. Review and Comment: Feasibility of a Non-Commercial Marine Fishing Registry, Permit, or License System in Hawaii 6. Review and Update of SSPC Strategic Plan 7. Review and Update of SSPC Research Priorities 8. Membership Changes 9. Recommendations 10. Other Business Agenda for the MPCCC Meeting 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 1. Welcome and Approval of Agenda 2. Introductions/Regional Updates 3. Update on Pacific Islands Regional Action Plan for the NOAA Climate Science Strategy 4. Update on MAFAC Resilience Working Group and Climate and Marine Resources Task Force 5. Overview of 2015 Annual Reports for the Fishery Ecosystem Plans of the Western Pacific Region--Where They Are and How to Use Them 6. Overview of 2016 Annual Report Components A. Contractor Recommendations on Climate Change Module B. 166th Council Recommendations C. Draft 2016 Climate Change Indicators From Plan Team i. Pelagic ii. Archipelagic D. Draft 2016 Marine Planning Indicators From Plan Team i. Pelagic ii. Archipelagic E. Chapter 3: Data Integration Workshop 7. Public Comment on Draft 2016 Annual Reports 8. Committee Discussion and Recommendation on Draft 2016 Annual Reports 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 9. Review of Existing Climate Change Outreach and Resources by Island Area A. American Samoa B. Hawaii C. Guam D. CNMI 10. Island Area Breakouts to Identify and Develop Climate Change Outreach Resources Focused on Fisheries and Fishing Communities 11. Presentation and Discussion of Breakout Results A. American Samoa B. Hawaii C. Guam D. CNMI 12. Public Comment on MPCC Outreach 13. Committee Discussion and Recommendations on MPCC Outreach 14. Old Business A. MPCC Action Plan Update B. Other 15. New Business A. WPRFMC Five-Year Research Priorities B. Cooperative Research Priorities C. Other 16. Public Comment on MPCC Action Plan and Research Priorities 17. Committee Discussion and Recommendations on MPCC Action Plan and Research Prorities 18. 2017-18 Committee Members and Officers 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 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 8, 2017. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017-04891 Filed 3-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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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
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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
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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
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ii. Protected species section 8. Membership Changes Priorities
iii. Discussion and synthesis 9. Recommendations B. Cooperative Research Priorities
E. Discussion on Emerging Issues 10. Other Business C. Other
F. Discussion on Data Gaps and 16. Public Comment on MPCC Action
Agenda for the MPCCC Meeting
Research Needs Plan and Research Priorities
5. Public Comment 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 17. Committee Discussion and
2017 Recommendations on MPCC Action
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017
Plan and Research Prorities
1. Welcome and Approval of Agenda
6. Fisheries and Protected Species 18. 2017–18 Committee Members and
2. Introductions/Regional Updates
Management Updates Officers
3. Update on Pacific Islands Regional
A. Recent Council Actions
Action Plan for the NOAA Climate Special Accommodations
i. Pelagic fisheries actions
Science Strategy These meetings are physically
ii. Insular fisheries actions
4. Update on MAFAC Resilience accessible to people with disabilities.
iii. Discussion
Working Group and Climate and Requests for sign language
B. Council Protected Species
Marine Resources Task Force interpretation or other auxiliary aids
Activities Update
5. Overview of 2015 Annual Reports for should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds,
i. Seabird interactions in the Hawaii
the Fishery Ecosystem Plans of the (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522–
deep-set longline fishery
Western Pacific Region—Where 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the
ii. Rare events bycatch workshop
They Are and How to Use Them meeting date.
iii. Other updates
6. Overview of 2016 Annual Report
C. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Components
Updates
A. Contractor Recommendations on Dated: March 8, 2017.
i. Section 7 ESA consultations for
Climate Change Module Tracey L. Thompson,
pelagic and insular fisheries
B. 166th Council Recommendations Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
ii. ESA listing and other related
C. Draft 2016 Climate Change Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
actions
Indicators From Plan Team [FR Doc. 2017–04891 Filed 3–10–17; 8:45 am]
iii. Discussion
i. Pelagic
7. Council’s Research Priorities BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
ii. Archipelagic
A. Five-year Research Priorities
D. Draft 2016 Marine Planning
B. Cooperative Research Priorities
Indicators From Plan Team DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
C. Discussion
i. Pelagic
8. Public Comment
ii. Archipelagic National Oceanic and Atmospheric
9. Committee Discussion and
E. Chapter 3: Data Integration Administration
Recommendations
Workshop
10. Other Business & Next Meeting RIN 0648–XF261
7. Public Comment on Draft 2016
Agenda for the SSPC Meeting Annual Reports Threatened Species: Take of Steelhead
8. Committee Discussion and (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017
Recommendation on Draft 2016
1. Welcome and Introductions Annual Reports AGENCY: NOAA’s National Marine
2. New Emerging Issues by Region Fisheries Service (NMFS), National
A. American Samoa 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, April 6, Oceanic and Atmospheric
B. CNMI 2017 Administration (NOAA), U.S.
C. Guam 9. Review of Existing Climate Change Department of Commerce.
D. Hawaii Outreach and Resources by Island ACTION: Issuance of one U.S. Endangered
3. Review of the Stock Assessment and Area Species Act (ESA) Section 10(a)1(A)
Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) Report A. American Samoa scientific enhancement permit (permit
Draft Human Dimensions Sections B. Hawaii 20085).
4. Status of Ongoing Research Projects C. Guam
and Grant Solicitations D. CNMI SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
A. Bottomfishing History Project 10. Island Area Breakouts to Identify NMFS has issued Stillwater Sciences
B. Update on Saltonstall-Kennedy and Develop Climate Change one section 10(a)1(A) scientific
(SK) Proposals Outreach Resources Focused on enhancement permit (permit 20085) for
C. Update on NOAA Preserve Fisheries and Fishing Communities conducting invasive species removal
America Grant Proposals 11. Presentation and Discussion of from a south-central California
5. Report on Program Initiatives Breakout Results watershed (Chorro Creek). Authorized
A. Hawaii Fish Flow Workshop A. American Samoa activities within the permit are expected
B. Review and Comment: National B. Hawaii to affect the threatened South Central
Academy of Science Review of the C. Guam California Coast (SCCC) Distinct
Marine Recreational Information D. CNMI Population Segment (DPS) of steelhead
Program 12. Public Comment on MPCC Outreach (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
C. Review and Comment: Feasibility 13. Committee Discussion and ADDRESSES: The permit application, the
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of a Non-Commercial Marine Recommendations on MPCC permit, and other related documents are
Fishing Registry, Permit, or License Outreach available for review, by appointment, at
System in Hawaii 14. Old Business the foregoing address: California Coastal
6. Review and Update of SSPC Strategic A. MPCC Action Plan Update Office, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite
Plan B. Other 4200, Long Beach, California 90802
7. Review and Update of SSPC Research 15. New Business (phone: 562–980–4026, fax: 562–980–
Priorities A. WPRFMC Five-Year Research 4027, email at: Matthew.McGoogan@
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| Action | Notice of public meetings. | |
| Dates | The PSAC meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 30-31, 2017. The SSPC will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 3, 2017. The MPCCC meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 5-6, 2017. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. | |
| Contact | Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; phone: (808) 522-8220. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 13435 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XF28 |
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