82 FR 43335 - Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0649-XF688

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will
hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of
Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, October 2 through Thursday,
October 5, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Beau Rivage Resort,
located at 875 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530; telephone: (228) 386-
7111.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N.
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Gregory, Executive Director,
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Agenda

Monday, October 2, 2017; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The Gulf SEDAR Management Committee will review the SEDAR Steering
Committee Summary and the SEDAR schedule. The Spiny Lobster Management
Committee will review a draft Options Paper of Spiny Lobster Amendment
13. The Joint Coral/Habitat Protection & Restoration Management
Committee will review a summary of the Southeast Deep-Sea Coral
Initiative and review a Public Hearing draft of Coral Amendment 9. The
Sustainable Fisheries Management Committee will review Options Paper--
Draft Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release Protocol and Gear for the
Reef Fish Fishery and review Options Paper--Framework Action to Require
either Descending Devices or Venting Tools on board Vessels Possessing
Reef Fish. The Committee will have a discussion on Dead Zone Regarding
the RESTORE Act Activities and receive a presentation on Proposed
Lionfish Gear and Modification to the List of Allowable Gears. At 4:15
p.m. a CLOSED SESSION of the Full Council will convene to discuss
appointments to the Ad Hoc Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Advisory
Panel.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The Reef Fish Management Committee will take final action on
Framework Action--Greater Amberjack Fishing Year and Recreational
Closed Season. The Committee will review draft Amendment 41--
Allocation-based Management for Federally Permitted Charter Vessels and
Final Action on Referendum Eligibility Requirements; review draft
Amendment 42--Reef Fish Management for Headboat Survey Vessels and
Final Action Referendum Eligibility Requirements; and, review draft
papers for State Management of Recreational Red Snapper. The Committee
will discuss the joint SAFMC/GMFMC Management of Yellowtail Snapper.
The Reef Fish Management Committee will receive NMFS response regarding
referendum requirements for auctions; and discuss for-hire Reef Fish
Permit transfers. The Committee will review Grouper-Tilefish IFQ
Program 5-Year Review Surveys.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Full Council will convene with Call to Order, Announcements,
and Introductions; Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Minutes;
Induction of New Council Members; Announcement of 2016 Law Enforcement
Officer of the Year Award; and review of Exempted Fishing Permit (EFPs)
Applications, if any. The Council will receive a presentation from
Mississippi Law Enforcement and a presentation on Gulf of Mexico Annual
Catch Limits Landings. After lunch the Council will receive public
testimony from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Agenda Testimony items: Final
Action on Framework Action: Greater Amberjack Fishing Year and
Recreational Closed Season, Final Action on Referendum Eligibility
Requirements for Reef Fish Amendment 41, Final Action on Referendum
Eligibility Requirements for Reef Fish Amendment 42; and, hold an open
public testimony period regarding any other fishery issues or concern.
Anyone wishing to speak during public comment should sign in at the
registration station located at the entrance to the meeting room.

Thursday, October 5, 2017; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Full Council will receive committee reports from Gulf SEDAR, Spiny
Lobster, Sustainable Fisheries, Joint Coral/Habitat Protection &
Restoration Management Committees, and Reef Fish; and, vote on Exempted
Fishing Permit (EFP) applications, if any. The Council will receive
updates from the following supporting agencies: South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council; Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; U.S. Coast
Guard; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and, the Department of State.
The Council will conduct the election of Chair and Vice-Chair.
Lastly, the Council will discuss any Other Business items.

Meeting Adjourns

The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change
as required to effectively address the issue. The latest version will
be posted on the Council's file server, which can be accessed by going
to the Council's Web site at http://www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on
FTP Server under Quick Links. For meeting materials, go to the Gulf
Council Web site or Gulf Council file server and select the ``Briefing
Books/Briefing Book 2017-10'' folder. The username and password are
both ``gulfguest''. The meetings will be webcast over the internet. A
link to the webcast is available here, https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7940774515962140419.
Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda
may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be
the subjects of formal action during this meeting. Council action will
be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and
any issues arising after publication of this notice that require
emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act,
provided that the public has been notified of the Council's intent to
take final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Kathy Pereira (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days
prior to the meeting date.

Dated: September 12, 2017.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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54 > ≤ 56 ...................................... 350 Director, Information Technology
Technology Performance Review
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Board Membership
Standards & Technology,
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards Gaithersburg, MD 20899,
Also excluded from the scope of the and Technology, Department of
investigation are service carts. The excluded
Appointment Expires: 12/31/18
Commerce.
service carts have all of the following Carroll Thomas (C), Director, Hollings
ACTION: Notice. Manufacturing Extension Partnership
characteristics:
(1) Casters, wheels, or other similar devices SUMMARY: This notice lists the Program, National Institute of
which allow the service cart to be rolled from membership of the National Institute of Standards & Technology,
place to place; Gaithersburg, MD 20899,
Standards and Technology Performance
(2) A flat top or flat lid on top of the unit Appointment Expires: 12/31/19
that opens;
Review Board (NIST PRB) and
(3) a space or gap between the casters, supersedes the list published on Kevin Kimball,
wheels, or other similar devices, and the September 8, 2016. NIST Chief of Staff.
bottom of the enclosed storage space (e.g., DATES: The changes to the NIST PRB [FR Doc. 2017–19599 Filed 9–14–17; 8:45 am]
drawers) of at least 10 inches; and membership list announced in this BILLING CODE 3510–13–P
(4) a total unit height, including casters, of notice are effective September 15, 2017.
less than 48 inches. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Didi
Also excluded from the scope of the Hanlein at the National Institute of DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
investigation are non-mobile work benches.
Standards and Technology, (301) 975–
The excluded non-mobile work benches have National Oceanic and Atmospheric
all of the following characteristics:
3020 or by email at desiree.hanlein@
nist.gov. Administration
(1) a solid top working surface;
(2) no drawers, one drawer, or two drawers SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
in a side-by-side configuration; and National Institute of Standards and RIN 0649–XF688
(3) the unit is supported by legs and has Technology Performance Review Board
no solid front, side, or back panels enclosing Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
(NIST PRB or Board) reviews
the body of the unit. Council; Public Meeting
performance appraisals, agreements,
Also excluded from the scope of the and recommended actions pertaining to
investigation are metal filing cabinets that are AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
employees in the Senior Executive Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
configured to hold hanging file folders and
are classified in the Harmonized Tariff Service and ST–3104 employees. The Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at Board makes recommendations to the Commerce.
subheading 9403.10.0020. appropriate appointing authority
Merchandise subject to the investigation is concerning such matters so as to ensure ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
classified under HTSUS categories the fair and equitable treatment of these
9403.20.0021, 9403.20.0026, 9403.20.0030 individuals. SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
and 7326.90.8688, but may also be classified This notice lists the membership of Management Council (Council) will
under HTSUS category 7326.90.3500. While the NIST PRB and supersedes the list hold a four-day meeting to consider
HTSUS subheadings are provided for published in the Federal Register on actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico
convenience and Customs purposes, the September 8, 2016 (81 FR 62099). fisheries in the exclusive economic zone
written description of the scope of this (EEZ).
investigation is dispositive. NIST PRB Members
DATES:The meeting will be held on
Appendix II Jennifer Ayers (C), Director, Office of the Monday, October 2 through Thursday,
Secretary Financial Management, October 5, 2017.
List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Department of Commerce,
Decision Memorandum Washington, DC 20230, Appointment ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place
I. Summary Expires: 12/31/18 at the Beau Rivage Resort, located at 875
II. Background Dina Beaumont (NC), Senior Advisor for Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530;
III. Scope Comments Trade Initiatives Implementation, telephone: (228) 386–7111.
IV. Scope of the Investigation International Trade Administration, Council address: Gulf of Mexico
V. Injury Test
Washington, DC 20230, Appointment Fishery Management Council, 2203 N.
VI. Application of the CVD Law to Imports
Expires: 12/31/19 Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL
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From the PRC
VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Joannie Chin (C) (alternate), Deputy 33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
Adverse Inferences Director, Engineering Laboratory,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
VIII. Subsidies Valuation National Institute of Standards &
Douglas Gregory, Executive Director,
IX. Benchmarks and Interest Rates Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899,
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
X. Analysis of Programs Appointment Expires: 12/31/19
Robert Fangmeyer (C) (alternate), Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
XI. Calculation of the All-Others Rate
XII. ITC Notification Director, Baldrige Performance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Agenda 2016 Law Enforcement Officer of the action during this meeting. Council
Year Award; and review of Exempted action will be restricted to those issues
Monday, October 2, 2017; 8:30 a.m.–
Fishing Permit (EFPs) Applications, if specifically listed in this notice and any
5:30 p.m.
any. The Council will receive a issues arising after publication of this
The Gulf SEDAR Management presentation from Mississippi Law notice that require emergency action
Committee will review the SEDAR Enforcement and a presentation on Gulf under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-
Steering Committee Summary and the of Mexico Annual Catch Limits Stevens Act, provided that the public
SEDAR schedule. The Spiny Lobster Landings. After lunch the Council will has been notified of the Council’s intent
Management Committee will review a receive public testimony from 12:30 to take final action to address the
draft Options Paper of Spiny Lobster p.m. until 5 p.m. on Agenda Testimony emergency.
Amendment 13. The Joint Coral/Habitat items: Final Action on Framework
Protection & Restoration Management Action: Greater Amberjack Fishing Year Special Accommodations
Committee will review a summary of and Recreational Closed Season, Final This meeting is physically accessible
the Southeast Deep-Sea Coral Initiative Action on Referendum Eligibility to people with disabilities. Requests for
and review a Public Hearing draft of Requirements for Reef Fish Amendment sign language interpretation or other
Coral Amendment 9. The Sustainable 41, Final Action on Referendum auxiliary aids should be directed to
Fisheries Management Committee will Eligibility Requirements for Reef Fish Kathy Pereira (see ADDRESSES) at least 5
review Options Paper—Draft Amendment 42; and, hold an open days prior to the meeting date.
Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release public testimony period regarding any Dated: September 12, 2017.
Protocol and Gear for the Reef Fish other fishery issues or concern. Anyone
Fishery and review Options Paper— Tracey L. Thompson,
wishing to speak during public
Framework Action to Require either Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
comment should sign in at the
Descending Devices or Venting Tools on Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
registration station located at the
board Vessels Possessing Reef Fish. The [FR Doc. 2017–19644 Filed 9–14–17; 8:45 am]
entrance to the meeting room.
Committee will have a discussion on BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Dead Zone Regarding the RESTORE Act Thursday, October 5, 2017; 8:30 a.m.–5
Activities and receive a presentation on p.m.
Proposed Lionfish Gear and Full Council will receive committee DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Modification to the List of Allowable reports from Gulf SEDAR, Spiny
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Gears. At 4:15 p.m. a CLOSED SESSION Lobster, Sustainable Fisheries, Joint
Administration
of the Full Council will convene to Coral/Habitat Protection & Restoration
discuss appointments to the Ad Hoc Management Committees, and Reef RIN 0648–XF689
Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Fish; and, vote on Exempted Fishing
Advisory Panel. Permit (EFP) applications, if any. The New England Fishery Management
Council will receive updates from the Council; Public Meeting
Tuesday, October 3, 2017; 8:30 a.m.–
following supporting agencies: South AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
The Reef Fish Management Gulf States Marine Fisheries Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Committee will take final action on Commission; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Commerce.
Framework Action—Greater Amberjack Fish and Wildlife Service; and, the
Fishing Year and Recreational Closed ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
Department of State. The Council will
Season. The Committee will review conduct the election of Chair and Vice- SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
draft Amendment 41—Allocation-based Chair. Management Council (Council) is
Management for Federally Permitted Lastly, the Council will discuss any scheduling a public meeting of its
Charter Vessels and Final Action on Other Business items. Habitat Committee to consider actions
Referendum Eligibility Requirements; affecting New England fisheries in the
review draft Amendment 42—Reef Fish Meeting Adjourns
exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Management for Headboat Survey The timing and order in which agenda
Recommendations from this group will
Vessels and Final Action Referendum items are addressed may change as
be brought to the full Council for formal
Eligibility Requirements; and, review required to effectively address the issue.
consideration and action, if appropriate.
draft papers for State Management of The latest version will be posted on the
DATES: This meeting will be held on
Recreational Red Snapper. The Council’s file server, which can be
accessed by going to the Council’s Web Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Committee will discuss the joint
SAFMC/GMFMC Management of site at http://www.gulfcouncil.org and ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Yellowtail Snapper. The Reef Fish clicking on FTP Server under Quick the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 185
Management Committee will receive Links. For meeting materials, go to the MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA
NMFS response regarding referendum Gulf Council Web site or Gulf Council 02740; phone: (774) 634–2000.
requirements for auctions; and discuss file server and select the ‘‘Briefing Council address: New England
for-hire Reef Fish Permit transfers. The Books/Briefing Book 2017–10’’ folder. Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Committee will review Grouper-Tilefish The username and password are both Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
IFQ Program 5-Year Review Surveys. ‘‘gulfguest’’. The meetings will be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
webcast over the internet. A link to the Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
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Wednesday, October 4, 2017; 8:30 a.m.– webcast is available here, https:// New England Fishery Management
5 p.m. register.gotowebinar.com/register/ Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
The Full Council will convene with 7940774515962140419. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Call to Order, Announcements, and Although other non-emergency issues
Introductions; Adoption of Agenda and not contained in this agenda may come Agenda
Approval of Minutes; Induction of New before this Council for discussion, those The Habitat Committee will be briefed
Council Members; Announcement of issues may not be the subjects of formal on offshore wind projects in various

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of a public meeting.
Dates		The meeting will be held on Monday, October 2 through Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Contact		Douglas Gregory, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348-1630.
FR Citation		82 FR 43335
RIN Number		0649-XF68

82 FR 43335 - Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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