82_FR_56232 82 FR 56006 - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings

82 FR 56006 - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 226 (November 27, 2017)

Page Range56006-56007
FR Document2017-25640

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council and its Committees.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56006-56007]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25640]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF857


Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold public meetings of the Council and its Committees.

DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, December 11, 2017 through 
Thursday, December 14, 2017. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: The Westin Annapolis, 100 
Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, telephone: (410) 972-4300.
    Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. 
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 
526-5255. The Council's Web site, www.mafmc.org also has details on the 
meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and 
briefing materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the agenda, 
though agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be 
noted on the Council's Web site when possible.)

Monday, December 11, 2017

Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Risk Assessment
    Review and approve EAFM based assessment
Risk Policy Framework--Meeting 2
    Review and approve recommended modifications to Council's Risk 
Policy
Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
    Review proposed MSA reauthorization legislation and CCC Working 
Paper
Tilefish Survey Project Report
    Update of the fisheries-independent pilot survey for tilefish

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Executive Committee--CLOSED SESSION
    Ricks E Savage Award
Squid Buffer Zone Framework--Meeting 1
    Discuss framework goals and review and approve preliminary 
alternatives
Chub Mackerel Amendment
    Review scoping comments and discuss next steps
Law Enforcement Reports
    Reports will be received from the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement 
and the U.S. Coast Guard
Scup Recreational Specifications
    Review Monitoring Committee and Advisory Panel recommendations and 
adopt recommendations for 2018 Federal waters management measures
Summer Flounder Recreational Specifications
    Review Monitoring Committee and Advisory Panel recommendations and 
recommend Conservation Equivalency or coastwide management and 
associated measures for 2018
Summer Flounder Amendment
    Review and approve November 2017 Demersal Committee recommendations 
for further staff analysis

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Black Sea Bass Recreational Specifications
    Review Monitoring Committee and Advisory Panel recommendations and 
adopt recommendations for 2018 Federal waters management measures. 
Review Wave 1 fishery implementation. Board Addendum XXX
Black Sea Bass Wave 1 Letter of Authorization Framework
    Review background and provide guidance for development of draft 
alternatives
Black Sea Bass Amendment
    Review initiation of black sea bass amendment (December 2015 
motion)
Bluefish Amendment
    Initiate Bluefish Amendment and discuss next steps
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Presentation
    Updates of Atlantic Offshore Renewable Projects and Atlantic

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Renewable Energy Studies

Thursday, December 14, 2017

2018 Implementation Plan
    Review and approve 2018 Implementation Plan
Business Session
    Committee Reports; Executive Director's Report (Golden Tilefish IFQ 
review and NEFMC Framework 57 update); Science Report; Organization 
Reports; Liaison Reports
Continuing and New Business

    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 
those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these 
meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically 
identified 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 the public has been notified of the 
Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: November 21, 2017.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-25640 Filed 11-24-17; 8:45 am]
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56006 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 226 / Monday, November 27, 2017 / Notices D. Description of all marine mammal help inform our final decision on the Review proposed MSA observations in the 24 hours preceding request for MMPA authorization. reauthorization legislation and CCC the incident; Dated: November 20, 2017. Working Paper E. Species identification or Donna S. Wieting, Tilefish Survey Project Report description of the animal(s) involved; Update of the fisheries-independent Director, Office of Protected Resources, F. Fate of the animal(s); and pilot survey for tilefish National Marine Fisheries Service. G. Photographs or video footage of the [FR Doc. 2017–25482 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] Tuesday, December 12, 2017 animal(s). Activities shall not resume until BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Executive Committee—CLOSED NMFS is able to review the SESSION circumstances of the prohibited take. Ricks E Savage Award DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Squid Buffer Zone Framework—Meeting NMFS will work with Navy to determine what measures are necessary 1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric to minimize the likelihood of further Discuss framework goals and review Administration prohibited take and ensure MMPA and approve preliminary compliance. Navy may not resume their RIN 0648–XF857 alternatives Chub Mackerel Amendment activities until notified by NMFS. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Review scoping comments and ii. In the event that Navy discovers an Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings discuss next steps injured or dead marine mammal, and Law Enforcement Reports the lead observer determines that the AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Reports will be received from the cause of the injury or death is unknown Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and the death is relatively recent (e.g., Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Coast Guard in less than a moderate state of Commerce. Scup Recreational Specifications decomposition), Navy shall immediately ACTION: Notice of public meetings. Review Monitoring Committee and report the incident to the Office of Advisory Panel recommendations Protected Resources, NMFS, and the SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery and adopt recommendations for Southeast Regional Stranding Management Council (Council) will 2018 Federal waters management Coordinator, NMFS. hold public meetings of the Council and measures The report must include the same its Committees. Summer Flounder Recreational information identified in 6(b)(i) of this DATES: The meetings will be held Specifications IHA. Activities may continue while Monday, December 11, 2017 through Review Monitoring Committee and NMFS reviews the circumstances of the Thursday, December 14, 2017. For Advisory Panel recommendations incident. NMFS will work with Navy to agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY and recommend Conservation determine whether additional INFORMATION. Equivalency or coastwide mitigation measures or modifications to management and associated ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: the activities are appropriate; and measures for 2018 The Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate iii. In the event that Navy discovers Summer Flounder Amendment Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, an injured or dead marine mammal, and Review and approve November 2017 telephone: (410) 972–4300. the lead observer determines that the Demersal Committee Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery injury or death is not associated with or recommendations for further staff Management Council, 800 N. State St., related to the activities authorized in the analysis Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: IHA (e.g., previously wounded animal, (302) 674–2331. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 carcass with moderate to advanced decomposition, scavenger damage), FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Black Sea Bass Recreational Navy shall report the incident to the Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Specifications Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Review Monitoring Committee and and the Southeast Regional Stranding Management Council; telephone: (302) Advisory Panel recommendations Coordinator, NMFS, within 24 hours of 526–5255. The Council’s Web site, and adopt recommendations for the discovery. Navy shall provide www.mafmc.org also has details on the 2018 Federal waters management photographs or video footage or other meeting location, proposed agenda, measures. Review Wave 1 fishery documentation of the stranded animal webinar listen-in access, and briefing implementation. Board Addendum sighting to NMFS. materials. XXX 7. This Authorization may be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Black Sea Bass Wave 1 Letter of modified, suspended or withdrawn if following items are on the agenda, Authorization Framework the holder fails to abide by the though agenda items may be addressed Review background and provide conditions prescribed herein, or if out of order (changes will be noted on guidance for development of draft NMFS determines the authorized taking the Council’s Web site when possible.) alternatives is having more than a negligible impact Black Sea Bass Amendment Monday, December 11, 2017 on the species or stock of affected Review initiation of black sea bass asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES marine mammals. Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries amendment (December 2015 Management Risk Assessment motion) Request for Public Comments Review and approve EAFM based Bluefish Amendment We request comment on our analyses, assessment Initiate Bluefish Amendment and the draft authorization, and any other Risk Policy Framework—Meeting 2 discuss next steps aspect of this Notice of Proposed IHA Review and approve recommended Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for the proposed construction activities. modifications to Council’s Risk Presentation Please include with your comments any Policy Updates of Atlantic Offshore supporting data or literature citations to Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Renewable Projects and Atlantic VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Nov 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 226 / Monday, November 27, 2017 / Notices 56007 Renewable Energy Studies DATES: Comments must be received on 7510–01–600–7622/Wall Calendar, Dated or before: December 27, 2017. 2017, Wire Bound w/Hanger, 12″ x 17″ Thursday, December 14, 2017 7530–01–600–7578/Daily Desk Planner, ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase 2018 Implementation Plan Dated 2017, Wire bound, Non-refillable, From People Who Are Blind or Severely Black Cover Review and approve 2018 Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 7530–01–600–7592/Weekly Desk Planner, Implementation Plan 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. Dated 2017, Wire Bound, Non-refillable, Business Session Black Cover FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Committee Reports; Executive 7530–01–600–7600/Weekly Planner Book, further information or to submit Director’s Report (Golden Tilefish Dated 2017, 5″ x 8″, Digital Camouflage comments contact: Amy B. Jensen, IFQ review and NEFMC Framework 7530–01–600–7611/Monthly Desk Planner, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 57 update); Science Report; Dated 2017, Wire Bound, Non-refillable, 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@ Black Cover Organization Reports; Liaison AbilityOne.gov. Mandatory Source of Supply: Chicago Reports Continuing and New Business SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Lighthouse Industries, Chicago, IL notice is published pursuant to 41 Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS OFC SUP Although non-emergency issues not CTR—PAPER PRODUCTS, NEW YORK, contained in this agenda may come U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its NY before this group for discussion, in purpose is to provide interested persons NSN/Product Name: 7510–01–600–8034/ accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens an opportunity to submit comments on Dated 2017 12-Month 2-Sided Laminated Fishery Conservation and Management the proposed actions. Wall Planner, 24″ x 37″ Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those Addition Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS HOUSEHOLD issues may not be the subject of formal AND INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE action during these meetings. Actions If the Committee approves the NSN/Product Name: 3990–00–NSH–0078/ will be restricted to those issues proposed addition, the entities of the Pallet, Treated Wood, 70″ x 42″ specifically identified in this notice and Federal Government identified in this Contracting Activity: DEPT OF JUST/ any issues arising after publication of notice will be required to procure the FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM this notice that require emergency service listed below from nonprofit NSNs/Product Names: action under Section 305(c) of the agencies employing persons who are 8415–01–542–8496—Jacket, Loft, Extreme blind or have other severe disabilities. Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the The following service is proposed for Army, Alpha Green, MR public has been notified of the Council’s 8415–01–542–8497—Jacket, Loft, Extreme intent to take final action to address the addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies Cold Weather Level 7, Type 1, PCU, emergency. Army, Alpha Green, LR listed: 8415–01–542–8498—Jacket, Loft, Extreme Special Accommodations Service Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, These meetings are physically Service Type: Grounds Maintenance Army, Alpha Green, XL accessible to people with disabilities. Mandatory for: US Navy NAVFAC Mid 8415–01–542–8499—Jacket, Loft, Extreme Requests for sign language Atlantic, Greater Sandy Run Area, Camp Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, interpretation or other auxiliary aid Davis, Onslow Beach, Wilson Bay, Hwy Army, Alpha Green, XL 8415–01–542–8500—Jacket, Loft, Extreme should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, 24 Bell Fork foot Bridge & Verona Loop, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to Army, Alpha Green, XXL the meeting date. Mandatory Source of Supply: Coastal Enterprises of Jacksonville, Inc., 8415–01–542–8501—Jacket, Loft, Extreme Dated: November 21, 2017. Jacksonville, NC Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, Jeffrey N. Lonergan, Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, Army, Alpha Green, XXLL NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD MID 8415–01–542–8502—Jacket, Loft, Extreme Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. LANT Army, Alpha Green, XS [FR Doc. 2017–25640 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] Deletion 8415–01–542–8504—Jacket, Loft, Extreme BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Cold Weather Level 7, Type 1, PCU, The following products and service Army, Alpha Green, LL are proposed for deletion from the 8415–01–542–8505—Jacket, Loft, Extreme Procurement List: Cold Weather Level 7, Type 2, PCU, COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Army, Alpha Green, XXXLL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR Products 8415–01–542–8575—Trousers, Loft Level SEVERELY DISABLED NSNs/Product Names: 9905–02–000–8089/ 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, Holder, Label, Brass 9905–02–000–8698/ XXLL Procurement List; Proposed Addition Holder, Label, Brass 8415–01–542–8576—Trousers, Loft Level and Deletions Mandatory Source of Supply: CW Resources, 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, Inc., New Britain, CT XXXLL AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Contracting Activity: U.S. Postal Service, 8415–01–542–8577—Trousers, Loft Level People Who Are Blind or Severely Eagan, Eagan, MN 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, Disabled. NSN/Product Name: 3920–02–000–1915/Bar XXXLL Assembly, Door 8415–01–542–8580—Trousers, Loft Level ACTION: Proposed addition to and Mandatory Source of Supply: Rauch, Inc., 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, LL asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES deletions from the Procurement List. New Albany, IN 8415–01–542–8581—Trousers, Loft Level Contracting Activity: USPS, Topeka 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, MR SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing Purchasing Center, Topeka, KS 8415–01–542–8582—Trousers, Loft Level to add service to the Procurement List NSNs/Product Names: 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, SR that will be furnished by nonprofit 7510–01–600–7561/Wall Calendar, Dated 8415–01–542–8584—Trousers, Loft Level agencies employing persons who are 2017, Wire Bound w/hanger, 15.5″ x 22″ 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, XL blind or have other severe disabilities, 7510–01–600–7564/Monthly Wall 8415–01–542–8586—Trousers, Loft Level and deletes products and service Calendar, Dated 2017, Jan–Dec, 81⁄2″ x 7, ECWCS, PCU, Army, Alpha Green, previously furnished by such agencies. 11″ XXL VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Nov 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1


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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, December 11, 2017 through Thursday, December 14, 2017. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ContactChristopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526-5255. The Council's Web site, www.mafmc.org also has details on the meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and briefing materials.
FR Citation82 FR 56006 
RIN Number0648-XF85
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