82_FR_25055 82 FR 24952 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

82 FR 24952 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 103 (May 31, 2017)

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FR Document2017-11283

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 126th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting, Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC) and its 170th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 103 (Wednesday, May 31, 2017) 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

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Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings and hearings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold its 126th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting, 
Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC) and its 170th 
Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the 
Western Pacific Region.

DATES: The meetings will be held between June 13 and June 22. For 
specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The 126th SSC; FDCRC; Fishery Rights of Indigenous People 
Standing Committee; Pelagic, International, Enforcement and Vessel 
Monitoring System (VMS) 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 170th Council meeting will be held at the Laniakea YWCA, Fuller 
Hall, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu HI 96813, phone: (808) 538-7061. 
The Fishers Forum will be held at the Pomaika'i Ballrooms at Dole 
Cannery Iwilei, 735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817, phone: (808) 369-
8600.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 126th SSC meeting will be held between 
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 13-15, 2017. The FDCRC will be held on 
June 19, 2017, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Fishery Rights of 
Indigenous People Standing Committee will be held on June 19, 2017, 
between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Pelagic, International, 
Enforcement and VMS Standing Committee will be held on June 19, 2017, 
between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Executive and Budget Standing Committee 
will be held on June 19, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The 170th Council 
meeting will be held between June 20, 2017, and June 22, 2017, between 
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. On June 21, 2017, the Council will host

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a Fishers Forum between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. In addition to the agenda 
items listed here, the Council and its advisory bodies will hear 
recommendations from Council advisors. An opportunity to submit public 
comment will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which 
agenda items are addressed may change and will be announced in advance 
at the Council meeting. 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, Kitty M. Simonds, 
Executive Director; Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220 or 
fax: (808) 522-8226.

Agenda for 126th SSC Meeting

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 125th SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. National Standard 2 Briefing
6. Program Planning and Research
    A. 2016 Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report and 
recommendations
    1. Archipelagic Report overview and highlights
    2. Pelagic Report overview and highlights
    3. Precious corals essential fish habitat (EFH) review and options
    4. Non-fishing impacts to EFH review and options
    B. Evaluation of 2016 catch to the 2016 Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) 
(Action Item)
    C. Updates on the Ecosystem Component analysis in American Samoa, 
Marianas and Hawaii
    D. Options for fishing regulations in the Northwestern Hawaiian 
Islands (NWHI) Monument Expansion Area (MEA) (Action Item)
    E. Updates to the Council's research priorities
    1. Five-Year research priorities
    2. Cooperative Research priorities
    F. Working group report on the Stock Assessment Improvement Plan 
updates
    G. Discussion on the Best Scientific Information Available policy 
guidance
    H. Public Comment
    I. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
7. Insular Fisheries
    A. Re-specification of acceptable biological catch for the main 
Hawaiian island Kona crab fishery (Action item)
    B. Public Comment
    C. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8. Pelagic Fisheries
    A. Potential actions for the American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited 
Area (LVPA) (Action item)
    B. 2017 Hawaii longline bigeye tuna projections
    C. Longline Fisheries
    1. American Samoa Longline Report
    2. Updates on the development of spatial maps
    3. SSC discussion on longline effort redistribution scenarios from 
monument closure
    D. Report on American Samoa LVPA and fisheries statistics
    E. International Fisheries
    1. Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) 2016 Stock 
Assessment
    2. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
    a. Pre-assessment Workshop Summary
    3. International Scientific Committee (ISC) 2016 Blue Marlin stock 
assessment
    F. Public Comment
    G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
9. Protected Species
    A. Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) insular false killer whale abundance 
estimate
    B. Seabird Workshop Plan
    C. Report of the Protected Species Advisory Committee Meeting
    D. Updates on Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultations
    E. Updates on ESA and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Actions
    F. Public Comment
    G. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

Thursday, June 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10. Other Business
    A. 127th SSC Meeting
    B. Updates on the status of the SSC plan
11. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

Agenda for Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC)

Monday, June 19, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

1. Welcome Remarks
2. Introductions
3. Update on previous FDCRC recommendations
4. Agency reports on fishery data collection improvement efforts
    A. Western Pacific Fishery Management Council
    B. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    C. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands--Division of Fish 
and Wildlife
    D. Guam--Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources
    E. Hawaii--Division of Aquatic Resources
    F. American Samoa--Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources
5. Renewal of FDCRC Commitments to improving regional fishery data 
collection
6. Marine Recreational Information Program Pacific Islands Regional 
Implementation Plan
7. Data sharing agreements
8. Regional fishery independent data coordination
9. Report on FDCRC-Technical Committee
10. Public Comment
11. Discussions and Recommendations
12. Adjourn

Agenda for the Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee

Monday, June 19, 2017, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Community Development Program and Marine Education Training Funding
3. Report on indigenous fishing rights
4. Options for fishing regulations in the NWHI MEA (Action item)
5. American Samoa LVPA (Action item)
6. Other Indigenous Issues
7. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    A. Advisory Panels
    B. Plan Team
    C. Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee
    D. SSC
8. Public comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for the Pelagic, International, Enforcement and VMS Standing 
Committee

Monday, June 19, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pelagic & International Fisheries
1. 2017 Hawaii longline bigeye tuna catch projection
2. American Samoa LVPA (Action Item)
3. American Samoa longline permit modifications (Action Item)

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4. Options for Fishing Regulations in the NWHI MEA (Action Item)
5. Report on Forum Fisheries Committee meeting
6. International Fisheries Meetings
    A. WCPFC
    B. IATTC
    C. ISC Blue Marlin Stock Assessment
7. Other Issues
Enforcement and VMS
8. U.S. Coast Guard Report
9. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and General Counsel Enforcement 
Litigation Reports
10. Global Fishing Watch Demonstration
11. Other Issues
12. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    A. Advisory Panel
    B. Pelagic Plan Team
    C. Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee
    D. SSC
13. Public Comment
14. Pelagic and International Standing Committee Recommendations
15. Enforcement and VMS Standing Committee Recommendations

Agenda for the Executive and Budget Standing Committee

Monday June 19, 2017, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Report
3. Report on the Council Coordination Committee
4. Meetings and Workshops
5. Council Family Changes
6. Standard Operating Practices and Procedures (SOPP) Changes--
Legislative Committee
7. Other Issues
8. Public Comment
9. Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for 170th Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions
Tribute to Richard Seman
2. Approval of the 170th Agenda
3. Approval of the 169th Meeting Minutes
4. Executive Director's Report
5. Agency Reports
    A. National Marine Fisheries Service
    1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
    2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Pacific Islands Section
    C. U.S. State Department
    1. UN Oceans Conference
    2. UN Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions
    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. Other Items
    1. Status of Executive Order 13792 Review
    2. Status of Executive Order 13795 Review
    G. Enforcement and VMS Standing Committee Recommendations
    H. Public Comment
    I. Council Discussion and Action
6. Program Planning and Research
    A. Update on the Fishery Ecosystem Plan Management Unit Species for 
Ecosystem Component Analysis
    B. 2016 SAFE Report and recommendations
    1. Archipelagic Report overview and highlights
    2. Pelagic Report overview and highlights
    3. Precious Coral EFH review and options
    4. Non-fishing impacts to EFH review and options
    C. Evaluation of 2016 catch to the 2016 ACLs (Action Item)
    D. Options for the Omnibus Refinement of EFH
    E. Update on Aquaculture Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
    F. Best Scientific Information Available policy guidance
    G. Annual Update to the Council's research priorities
    1. Five-Year research priorities
    2. Cooperative Research priorities
    H. Regional, National and International Outreach & Education
    I. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Archipelagic Plan Team
    3. Pelagic Plan Team
    4. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee
    5. Protected Species Advisory Committee
    6. Social Science Planning Committee
    7. Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee
    8. FDCRC
    9. SSC
    J. Public Hearing
    K. Council Discussion and Action

Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

Public Comment on Non-agenda Items

Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

7. Protected Species
    A. MHI insular false killer whale abundance estimate
    B. Seabird Workshop Plan
    C. Updates on ESA Consultations
    D. Updates on ESA and MMPA Actions
    1. False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan Implementation
    2. Other Actions
    E. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Protected Species Advisory Committee
    3. FDCRC
    4. SSC
    F. Public Comment
    G. Council Discussion and Action
8. Pelagic & International Fisheries
    A. 2017 Hawaii longline bigeye tuna catch projection
    B. American Samoa Annual Longline Fisheries Report
    C. American Samoa LVPA (Action Item)
    D. American Samoa Longline Permit Modifications (Action Item)
    E. Update on scoping and development of Deep-set Longline 
Programmatic EIS
    F. Report on Forum Fisheries Commission meeting
    G. International Fisheries Meetings
    1. IATTC 2016 Stock Assessments
    2. WCPFC
    a. Pre-assessment Workshop Summary
    3. ISC Blue Marlin Stock Assessment
    H. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Pelagic Plan Team
    3. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee
    4. FDCRC
    5. SSC
    I. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee 
Recommendations
    J. Pelagic and International Standing Committee Recommendations
    K. Public Hearing
    L. Council Discussion and Action
9. Mariana Archipelago
    A. Guam
    1. Isla Informe
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues
    4. Guam Fishery Council
    5. Community Activities and Issues
    a. Proposed community plan for Inarajan and Umatac
    b. Update on Territorial Science Initiative
    c. Update on Manell-Geus Habitat Blueprint
    6. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    B. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
    1. Arongol Fal[uacute]/Asunton i Tano
    2. Legislative Report
    3. Enforcement Issues

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    4. Community Activities and Issues
    5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    C. Update on Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Management 
Plan and Sanctuary Request
    D. Marine Conservation Plans (Action Item)
    1. Territory of Guam
    2. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
    E. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee
    3. FDCRC
    4. SSC
    F. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee 
Recommendations
    G. Public Hearing
    H. Council Discussion and Action

Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.,

Fishers Forum--From Boat to Web: Understanding Catch Reporting and 
Fishery Monitoring

Thursday June 22, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10. Hawaii Archipelago & Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA)
    A. Moku Pepa
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Issues
    1. Promise to Paeaina
    2. Moomomi Community-based management plan meetings
    E. Re-specification of annual catch limits for the main Hawaiian 
island Kona crab fishery (Action Item)
    F. Options for Fishing Regulations in the NWHI MEA (Action Item)
    G. Marine Conservation Plan for PRIA and Hawaii (Action Item)
    H. Report on MHI Bottomfish Working Group Meeting
    I. State of Hawaii Coral Reef Bleaching Management Plan
    J. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    K. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. Non-Commercial Fisheries Advisory Committee
    3. FDCRC
    4. SSC
    L. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee 
Recommendations
    M. Pelagic & International Standing Committee Recommendations
    N. Public Hearing
    O. Council Discussion and Action
11. American Samoa Archipelago
    A. Motu Lipoti
    B. Fono Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Activities and Issues
    E. Fisheries Development
    1. Longline Dock Update
    2. Aunu'u Fishermen Development
    3. Tutuila and Manu'a Alia Repair
    4. Fishermen Training Program and Lending Scheme
    5. Working Alia Project
    6. Fagatogo Fish Market & Bottomfish Export
    7. Manu'a Fishermen Cooperatives
    F. Shark Law Revision
    G. Education and Outreach
    1. AmeriCorps and Kupu Hawaii Climate Change Resilience Internship 
Program
    2. Graduating Scholarship Students Employment
    3. Summer Fisheries High School Course
    H. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations
    1. Advisory Panel
    2. FDCRC
    3. SSC
    I. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee 
Recommendations
    J. Public Comment
    K. Council Discussion and Action
12. Administrative Matters
    A. Financial Reports
    B. Administrative Reports
    C. Update on information inquiries and responses
    D. Council Family Changes
    1. Marine Planning and Climate Change Committee
    2. Advisory Panels
    3. Others
    E. Report on the annual CCC meeting
    F. SOPP Changes
    1. Report of the legislative committee
    G. Meetings and Workshops
    H. Other Business
    I. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Standing Committee 
Recommendations
    J. Executive and Budget Standing Committee Recommendations
    K. Public Comment
    L. Council Discussion and Action
13. Other Business

    Non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before 
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 170th 
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 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 five days prior to the meeting date.

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

    Dated: May 26, 2017.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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24952 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 31, 2017 / Notices Special Accommodations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The meeting is physically accessible Carrie Hall, Evaluator, Planning and to people with disabilities. Requests for Performance Measurement Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric sign language interpretation or other Office for Coastal Management, NOS/ Administration auxiliary aids should be directed to NOAA, 1305 East-West Highway, 11th RIN 0648–XE461 Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 Floor, N/OCM1, Silver Spring, (voice) or (808) 522–8226 (fax), at least Maryland 20910, (240) 533–0730 or Western Pacific Fishery Management 5 days prior to the meeting date. Carrie.Hall@noaa.gov. Copies of the Council; Public Meetings previous evaluation findings and 2016– Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 2020 Assessment and Strategy may be AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Dated: May 26, 2017. viewed and downloaded on the Internet Service, National Oceanic and Tracey L. Thompson, at http://coast.noaa.gov/czm/ Atmospheric Administration, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable evaluations. A copy of the evaluation Commerce. Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. notification letter and most recent ACTION: Notice of public meetings and [FR Doc. 2017–11287 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] progress report may be obtained upon hearings. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P request by contacting the person SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery identified under FOR FURTHER Management Council (Council) will INFORMATION CONTACT. hold its 126th Scientific and Statistical DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section Committee (SSC) meeting, Fishery Data National Oceanic and Atmospheric 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Collection and Research Committee Administration Act (CZMA) requires NOAA to conduct (FDCRC) and its 170th Council meeting periodic evaluations of federally to take actions on fishery management Evaluation of State Coastal approved state and territorial coastal issues in the Western Pacific Region. Management Programs programs. The process includes one or DATES: The meetings will be held more public meetings, consideration of between June 13 and June 22. For AGENCY: Office for Coastal Management, written public comments and specific times and agendas, see National Ocean Service, National consultations with interested Federal, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Oceanic and Atmospheric state, and local agencies and members of Administration, Department of ADDRESSES: The 126th SSC; FDCRC; the public. During the evaluation, Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Commerce (DOC). NOAA will consider the extent to which Standing Committee; Pelagic, ACTION: Notice. the state has met the national objectives, International, Enforcement and Vessel adhered to the management program Monitoring System (VMS) Standing SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and approved by the Secretary of Commerce, Committee; and Executive and Budget Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and adhered to the terms of financial Standing Committee meetings will be Office for Coastal Management is assistance under the CZMA. When the held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop soliciting comments on the performance evaluation is completed, NOAA’s Office Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, evaluation of the Washington Coastal for Coastal Management will place a phone: (808) 522–8220. The 170th Management Program. The Office for notice in the Federal Register Council meeting will be held at the Coastal Management will hold a public announcing the availability of the Final Laniakea YWCA, Fuller Hall, 1040 meeting to solicit comments, and will Evaluation Findings. Richards Street, Honolulu HI 96813, also accept written comments as part of the evaluation of the Washington Specific information on the periodic phone: (808) 538–7061. The Fishers Coastal Management Plan. evaluation of the state and territorial Forum will be held at the Pomaika’i DATES: Washington Coastal coastal program that is the subject of Ballrooms at Dole Cannery Iwilei, 735 Management Program Evaluation: The this notice is detailed below as follows: Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817, phone: public meeting will be held on June 27, (808) 369–8600. Washington Coastal Management 2017, and written comments must be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Program Evaluation received on or before July 7, 2017. Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive For specific dates, times, and You may participate or submit oral Director, phone: (808) 522–8220. locations of the public meetings, see comments at the public meeting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 126th SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. scheduled as follows: SSC meeting will be held between 8:30 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Date: June 27, 2017. a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 13–15, 2017. on the program NOAA intends to The FDCRC will be held on June 19, Time: 5:30 p.m., local time. 2017, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. evaluate by any of the following methods: Location: Department of Ecology, The Fishery Rights of Indigenous People Public Meeting and Oral Comments: Auditorium, 300 Desmond Drive SE., Standing Committee will be held on A public meeting will be held in Lacey, Lacey, WA 98503. June 19, 2017, between 10:30 a.m. and Washington. For the specific location, Written public comments must be 12:30 p.m. The Pelagic, International, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. received on or before July 7, 2017. Enforcement and VMS Standing Written Comments: Please direct Committee will be held on June 19, written comments to Carrie Hall, Dated: May 16, 2017. 2017, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES Evaluator, Planning and Performance Paul M. Scholz, Executive and Budget Standing Measurement Program, Office for Deputy Director, Office for Coastal Committee will be held on June 19, Coastal Management, NOS/NOAA, 1305 Management, National Ocean Service, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The 170th East-West Highway, 11th Floor, N/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Council meeting will be held between OCM1, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, Administration. June 20, 2017, and June 22, 2017, or email comments Carrie.Hall@ [FR Doc. 2017–11135 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. noaa.gov. 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Pelagic Fisheries Mariana Islands—Division of Fish as necessary to complete scheduled A. Potential actions for the American and Wildlife business. Background documents will Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area D. Guam—Division of Aquatic and be available from, and written (LVPA) (Action item) Wildlife Resources comments should be sent to, Kitty M. B. 2017 Hawaii longline bigeye tuna E. Hawaii—Division of Aquatic Simonds, Executive Director; Western projections Resources Pacific Fishery Management Council, C. Longline Fisheries F. American Samoa—Department of 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, 1. American Samoa Longline Report Marine and Wildlife Resources Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522– 2. Updates on the development of 5. Renewal of FDCRC Commitments to 8220 or fax: (808) 522–8226. spatial maps improving regional fishery data 3. SSC discussion on longline effort collection Agenda for 126th SSC Meeting redistribution scenarios from 6. Marine Recreational Information monument closure Program Pacific Islands Regional Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to D. Report on American Samoa LVPA Implementation Plan 5 p.m. and fisheries statistics 7. Data sharing agreements 1. Introductions E. International Fisheries 8. Regional fishery independent data 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and 1. Inter-American Tropical Tuna coordination Assignment of Rapporteurs Commission (IATTC) 2016 Stock 9. Report on FDCRC-Technical 3. Status of the 125th SSC Meeting Assessment Committee Recommendations 2. Western and Central Pacific 10. Public Comment 4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) 11. Discussions and Recommendations Fisheries Science Center Director a. Pre-assessment Workshop 12. Adjourn 5. National Standard 2 Briefing Summary 6. Program Planning and Research 3. International Scientific Committee Agenda for the Fishery Rights of A. 2016 Stock Assessment and (ISC) 2016 Blue Marlin stock Indigenous People Standing Committee Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report assessment and recommendations F. Public Comment Monday, June 19, 2017, 10:30 a.m. to 1. Archipelagic Report overview and G. SSC Discussion and 12:30 p.m. highlights Recommendations 1. Introductions 2. Pelagic Report overview and 9. Protected Species 2. Community Development Program highlights A. Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) and Marine Education Training 3. Precious corals essential fish insular false killer whale abundance Funding habitat (EFH) review and options estimate 3. Report on indigenous fishing rights 4. Non-fishing impacts to EFH review B. Seabird Workshop Plan 4. Options for fishing regulations in the and options C. Report of the Protected Species NWHI MEA (Action item) B. Evaluation of 2016 catch to the Advisory Committee Meeting 5. American Samoa LVPA (Action item) 2016 Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) D. Updates on Endangered Species 6. Other Indigenous Issues (Action Item) Act (ESA) Consultations 7. Advisory Group Report and C. Updates on the Ecosystem E. Updates on ESA and Marine Recommendations Component analysis in American Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) A. Advisory Panels Samoa, Marianas and Hawaii Actions B. Plan Team D. Options for fishing regulations in F. Public Comment C. Non-Commercial Fisheries the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands G. SSC Discussion and Advisory Committee (NWHI) Monument Expansion Area Recommendations D. SSC (MEA) (Action Item) Thursday, June 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 8. Public comment E. Updates to the Council’s research 5 p.m. 9. Discussion and Recommendations priorities 1. Five-Year research priorities 10. Other Business Agenda for the Pelagic, International, 2. Cooperative Research priorities A. 127th SSC Meeting Enforcement and VMS Standing F. Working group report on the Stock B. Updates on the status of the SSC Committee Assessment Improvement Plan plan Monday, June 19, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to updates 11. Summary of SSC Recommendations 4:00 p.m. nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES G. Discussion on the Best Scientific to the Council Information Available policy Pelagic & International Fisheries Agenda for Fishery Data Collection and guidance Research Committee (FDCRC) 1. 2017 Hawaii longline bigeye tuna H. Public Comment catch projection I. SSC Discussion and Monday, June 19, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 2. American Samoa LVPA (Action Item) Recommendations 10:30 a.m. 3. American Samoa longline permit 7. Insular Fisheries 1. Welcome Remarks modifications (Action Item) VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 May 30, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1

24954 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 31, 2017 / Notices 4. Options for Fishing Regulations in the E. Enforcement C. Updates on ESA Consultations NWHI MEA (Action Item) 1. U.S. Coast Guard D. Updates on ESA and MMPA 5. Report on Forum Fisheries Committee 2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement Actions meeting 3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, 1. False Killer Whale Take Reduction 6. International Fisheries Meetings Enforcement Section Plan Implementation A. WCPFC F. Other Items 2. Other Actions B. IATTC 1. Status of Executive Order 13792 E. Advisory Group Report and C. ISC Blue Marlin Stock Assessment Review Recommendations 7. Other Issues 2. Status of Executive Order 13795 1. Advisory Panel Review 2. Protected Species Advisory Enforcement and VMS G. Enforcement and VMS Standing Committee 8. U.S. Coast Guard Report Committee Recommendations 3. FDCRC 9. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement H. Public Comment 4. SSC and General Counsel Enforcement I. Council Discussion and Action F. Public Comment Litigation Reports 6. Program Planning and Research G. Council Discussion and Action 10. Global Fishing Watch Demonstration A. Update on the Fishery Ecosystem 8. Pelagic & International Fisheries 11. Other Issues Plan Management Unit Species for A. 2017 Hawaii longline bigeye tuna 12. Advisory Group Report and Ecosystem Component Analysis catch projection Recommendations B. 2016 SAFE Report and B. American Samoa Annual Longline A. Advisory Panel recommendations Fisheries Report B. Pelagic Plan Team 1. Archipelagic Report overview and C. American Samoa LVPA (Action C. Non-Commercial Fisheries highlights Item) Advisory Committee 2. Pelagic Report overview and D. American Samoa Longline Permit D. SSC highlights Modifications (Action Item) 13. Public Comment 3. Precious Coral EFH review and E. Update on scoping and 14. Pelagic and International Standing options development of Deep-set Longline Committee Recommendations 4. Non-fishing impacts to EFH review Programmatic EIS 15. Enforcement and VMS Standing and options F. Report on Forum Fisheries Committee Recommendations C. Evaluation of 2016 catch to the Commission meeting 2016 ACLs (Action Item) G. International Fisheries Meetings Agenda for the Executive and Budget D. Options for the Omnibus 1. IATTC 2016 Stock Assessments Standing Committee Refinement of EFH 2. WCPFC Monday June 19, 2017, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. E. Update on Aquaculture a. Pre-assessment Workshop Environmental Impact Statement Summary 1. Administrative Report (EIS) 3. ISC Blue Marlin Stock Assessment 2. Financial Report H. Advisory Group Report and F. Best Scientific Information 3. Report on the Council Coordination Available policy guidance Recommendations Committee 1. Advisory Panel G. Annual Update to the Council’s 4. Meetings and Workshops 2. Pelagic Plan Team research priorities 5. Council Family Changes 3. Marine Planning and Climate 1. Five-Year research priorities 6. Standard Operating Practices and Change Committee 2. Cooperative Research priorities Procedures (SOPP) Changes— 4. FDCRC H. Regional, National and Legislative Committee 5. SSC International Outreach & Education 7. Other Issues I. Advisory Group Report and I. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People 8. Public Comment Standing Committee Recommendations 9. Discussion and Recommendations 1. Advisory Panel Recommendations Agenda for 170th Council Meeting 2. Archipelagic Plan Team J. Pelagic and International Standing 3. Pelagic Plan Team Committee Recommendations Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 4. Marine Planning and Climate K. Public Hearing p.m. Change Committee L. Council Discussion and Action 1. Welcome and Introductions 5. Protected Species Advisory 9. Mariana Archipelago Committee A. Guam Tribute to Richard Seman 1. Isla Informe 6. Social Science Planning Committee 2. Approval of the 170th Agenda 7. Non-Commercial Fisheries 2. Legislative Report 3. Approval of the 169th Meeting Advisory Committee 3. Enforcement Issues Minutes 8. FDCRC 4. Guam Fishery Council 4. Executive Director’s Report 9. SSC 5. Community Activities and Issues 5. Agency Reports J. Public Hearing a. Proposed community plan for A. National Marine Fisheries Service K. Council Discussion and Action Inarajan and Umatac 1. Pacific Islands Regional Office b. Update on Territorial Science 2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 4:00 p.m. Initiative Center Public Comment on Non-agenda Items c. Update on Manell-Geus Habitat nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Blueprint Pacific Islands Section Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 8:30 a.m.–5 6. Education and Outreach Initiatives C. U.S. State Department p.m. B. Commonwealth of Northern 1. UN Oceans Conference 7. Protected Species Mariana Islands 2. UN Marine Biodiversity Beyond A. MHI insular false killer whale 1. Arongol Falú/Asunton i Tano National Jurisdictions abundance estimate 2. Legislative Report D. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service B. Seabird Workshop Plan 3. Enforcement Issues VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 May 30, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 31, 2017 / Notices 24955 4. Community Activities and Issues C. Enforcement Issues Special Accommodations 5. Education and Outreach Initiatives D. Community Activities and Issues These meetings are accessible to C. Update on Marianas Trench Marine E. Fisheries Development people with disabilities. Requests for National Monument Management 1. Longline Dock Update sign language interpretation or other Plan and Sanctuary Request 2. Aunu’u Fishermen Development auxiliary aids should be directed to D. Marine Conservation Plans (Action 3. Tutuila and Manu’a Alia Repair Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 Item) 4. Fishermen Training Program and (voice) or (808) 522–8226 (fax), at least 1. Territory of Guam Lending Scheme five days prior to the meeting date. 2. Commonwealth of Northern 5. Working Alia Project Mariana Islands 6. Fagatogo Fish Market & Bottomfish Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. E. Advisory Group Reports and Export Dated: May 26, 2017. Recommendations 7. Manu’a Fishermen Cooperatives Tracey L. Thompson, 1. Advisory Panel F. Shark Law Revision Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable 2. Non-Commercial Fisheries G. Education and Outreach Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Advisory Committee 1. AmeriCorps and Kupu Hawaii [FR Doc. 2017–11283 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] 3. FDCRC Climate Change Resilience BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 4. SSC Internship Program F. Fishery Rights of Indigenous 2. Graduating Scholarship Students People Standing Committee Employment Recommendations COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 3. Summer Fisheries High School G. Public Hearing COMMISSION Course H. Council Discussion and Action H. Advisory Group Reports and Agency Information Collection Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6 p.m. to 9 Recommendations Activities Under OMB Review p.m., 1. Advisory Panel 2. FDCRC AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Fishers Forum—From Boat to Web: 3. SSC Commission. Understanding Catch Reporting and I. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People ACTION: Notice. Fishery Monitoring Standing Committee Thursday June 22, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5 Recommendations SUMMARY: In compliance with the p.m. J. Public Comment Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, K. Council Discussion and Action (PRA), this notice announces that the 10. Hawaii Archipelago & Pacific 12. Administrative Matters Information Collection Request (ICR) Remote Island Areas (PRIA) A. Financial Reports abstracted below has been forwarded to A. Moku Pepa B. Administrative Reports the Office of Management and Budget B. Legislative Report C. Update on information inquiries (OMB) for review and comment. The C. Enforcement Issues and responses ICR describes the nature of the D. Community Issues information collection and its expected D. Council Family Changes 1. Promise to Paeaina costs and burden. 1. Marine Planning and Climate 2. Moomomi Community-based Change Committee DATES: Comments must be submitted on management plan meetings 2. Advisory Panels or before June 30, 2017. E. Re-specification of annual catch 3. Others ADDRESSES: Comments regarding the limits for the main Hawaiian island E. Report on the annual CCC meeting burden estimate or any other aspect of Kona crab fishery (Action Item) F. SOPP Changes the information collection, including F. Options for Fishing Regulations in 1. Report of the legislative committee suggestions for reducing the burden, the NWHI MEA (Action Item) G. Marine Conservation Plan for PRIA G. Meetings and Workshops may be submitted directly to the Office and Hawaii (Action Item) H. Other Business of Information and Regulatory Affairs H. Report on MHI Bottomfish I. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People (OIA) in OMB within 30 days of this Working Group Meeting Standing Committee notice’s publication by either of the I. State of Hawaii Coral Reef Recommendations following methods. Please identify the Bleaching Management Plan J. Executive and Budget Standing comments by ‘‘OMB Control No. 3038– J. Education and Outreach Initiatives Committee Recommendations 0049.’’ K. Advisory Group Report and K. Public Comment • By email addressed to: Recommendations L. Council Discussion and Action OIRAsubmissions@omb.eop.gov or 1. Advisory Panel 13. Other Business • By mail addressed to: the Office of 2. Non-Commercial Fisheries Non-emergency issues not contained Information and Regulatory Affairs, Advisory Committee in this agenda may come before the Office of Management and Budget, 3. FDCRC Council for discussion and formal Attention Desk Officer for the 4. SSC Council action during its 170th meeting. Commodity Futures Trading L. Fishery Rights of Indigenous However, Council action on regulatory Commission, 725 17th Street NW., People Standing Committee issues will be restricted to those issues Washington DC 20503. Recommendations specifically listed in this document and A copy of all comments submitted to nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES M. Pelagic & International Standing any regulatory issue arising after OIRA should be sent to the Commodity Committee Recommendations publication of this document that Futures Trading Commission (the N. Public Hearing requires emergency action under section ‘‘Commission’’) by either of the O. Council Discussion and Action 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, following methods. The copies should 11. American Samoa Archipelago provided the public has been notified of refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 3038–0049.’’ A. Motu Lipoti the Council’s intent to take action to • By mail addressed to: Christopher B. Fono Report address the emergency. Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 May 30, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of public meetings and hearings.
DatesThe meetings will be held between June 13 and June 22. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ContactContact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, phone: (808) 522-8220.
FR Citation82 FR 24952 
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