83 FR 11732 - North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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FR Document		2018-05396

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will meet April 2 through April 10, 2018, in Anchorage, AK.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG092


North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its 
advisory committees will meet April 2 through April 10, 2018, in 
Anchorage, AK.

DATES: The meetings will be held Monday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 
10, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 
W 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501.
    Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W 
4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501-2252; telephone (907) 271-
2809.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Agenda

    The Council will begin its plenary session at 8 a.m. in the 
Aleutian Room on Wednesday, April 4, continuing through Tuesday, April 
10, 2018. The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will begin at 
8 a.m. in the King Salmon/Iliamna Room on Monday, April 2, and continue 
through Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The Council's Advisory Panel (AP) 
will begin at 8 a.m. in the Dillingham/Katmai Room on Tuesday, April 3 
and continue through Friday April 6, 2018. The Enforcement Committee 
will meet on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the Birch/Willow Room from 1 
p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, April 2, 2018 Through Tuesday, April 10, 2018

    Council Plenary Session: The agenda for the Council's plenary 
session will

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include the following issues. The Council may take appropriate action 
on any of the issues identified.

(1) Executive Director's Report (including CCC update, Northern Edge 
2017 report (T), and outreach and community engagement discussion)
(2) NMFS Management Report (including Pacific cod fishery management 
update, and report on pollock trip limit overages(T))
(3) ADF&G Report
(4) NOAA GC Report
(5) NIOSH Report
(6) USCG Report
(7) USFWS Report
(8) Protected Species Report (including seabird conservation working 
group update)
(9) Salmon FMP Amendment for Cook Inlet
(10) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Report--Set OFL/ABC Catch 
Specifications
(11) Charter Halibut Annual Permit Registration
(12) Mixing of guided and unguided halibut
(13) Salmon bycatch: Pollock ICA/IPA Reports; Update on Salmon Genetics 
and BSAI salmon Adult Equivalency (AEQ)
(14) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit adjustments
(15) Co-op Reports (AFA, AM 80, GOA Rockfish, BSAI Crab)
(16) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish pots
(17) Halibut Abundance-based PSC limits
(18) Regulatory Reform Review
(19) Committees and Tasking

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

(1) Salmon bycatch: Update on Salmon Genetics and BSAI salmon Adult 
Equivalency (AEQ)
(2) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Report--Set OFL/ABC Catch Specifications
(3) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit adjustments
(4) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish pots
(5) Seabird Conservation Update
(6) Halibut Abundance-based PSC limits

    The Enforcement Committee agenda will include review of the Mixing 
of Guided and Unguided Halibut analysis.
    In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery 
management decisions, the SSC functions as the Council's primary peer 
review panel for scientific information, as described by the Magnuson-
Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard 2 
guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to 
satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the 
OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines.
    The Agendas are subject to change, and the latest versions will be 
posted at http://www.npfmc.org/.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during these meetings. Actions 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 Fishery Conservation and 
Management 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 aids should be directed to Shannon Gleason at (907) 271-2809 
at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: March 13, 2018.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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considered to be recovered; and/or (3) factors or threats; (4) conservation Dated: March 12, 2018.
the original data available when the measures that have been implemented Angela Somma,
species was listed, or the interpretation that benefit the species; and (5) other Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of such data, were in error (see 50 CFR new information, data, or corrections of Protected Resources, National Marine
424.11(d)). A 5-year review ends with a including, but not limited to, taxonomic Fisheries Service.
determination of whether the species or nomenclatural changes, identification [FR Doc. 2018–05306 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am]
should be delisted or the listing status of erroneous information contained in BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
changed. A 5-year review does not the list of endangered and threatened
change the listing status of the species. species, and improved analytical
Changes to the listing status of a species DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
methods for evaluating extinction risk.
can only be made following publication
of a proposed rule with an opportunity Since there are no recovery plans for National Oceanic and Atmospheric
for public comment and our any of the DPSs, we will analyze the Administration
consideration of the comments before available information for the 5-year RIN 0648–XG092
making a final determination to review relative to the ESA definitions of
reclassify or delist the species. endangered and threatened and in the North Pacific Fishery Management
The ESA implementing regulations at context of the five listing factors. The Council; Public Meeting
50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish five factors are: (1) The present or
a notice in the Federal Register threatened destruction, modification, or AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
announcing those species currently Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
curtailment of its habitat or range; (2)
under active review. This notice Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
overutilization for commercial,
announces our active review of the Gulf Commerce.
recreational, scientific, or educational
of Maine DPS of Atlantic sturgeon purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
currently listed as threatened, and the
the inadequacy of existing regulatory SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery
active review of the New York Bight,
mechanisms; or, (5) other natural or Management Council (Council) and its
Chesapeake Bay, Carolina, and South
Atlantic DPSs of Atlantic sturgeon that manmade factors affecting its continued advisory committees will meet April 2
are currently listed as endangered. existence. through April 10, 2018, in Anchorage,
Background information for the Gulf During the 5-year review, we are also AK.
of Maine, New York Bight, and required to consider whether the 1996 DATES: The meetings will be held
Chesapeake Bay DPSs of Atlantic DPS policy (61 FR 4722; February 7, Monday, April 2 through Tuesday, April
sturgeon is available on the NMFS 1996) is appropriately applied to the 10, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY
GARFO website: https:// species. The DPS Policy specifies that INFORMATION for specific dates and
www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/ we consider the available information times.
protected/atlsturgeon/index.html. with respect to three elements. These
Background information for the Carolina ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
elements are: (1) The discreteness of the the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 W 3rd
and South Atlantic DPSs of Atlantic population segment in relation to the
sturgeon is available on the NMFS Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501.
remainder of the of the species to which Council address: North Pacific
SERO website at: http://
it belongs; (2) the significance of the Fishery Management Council, 605 W
sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/protected_
resources/sturgeon/index.html. population segment to the species to 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK
which it belong; and (3) the population 99501–2252; telephone (907) 271–2809.
Public Solicitation of New Information segment’s conservation status in relation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To ensure that the 5-year review is to the ESA’s standards for listing (i.e., is Diana Evans, Council staff; telephone:
complete and based on the best the population segment endangered or (907) 271–2809.
available scientific and commercial threatened?). Because the five DPSs of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
information, we are soliciting Atlantic sturgeon have already been
information that has become available classified as DPSs following the 1996 Agenda
since the 2012 listing determination DPS policy, a re-evaluation of the DPSs The Council will begin its plenary
from the public, concerned will not be necessary, unless there is session at 8 a.m. in the Aleutian Room
governmental agencies, tribes, the new information specific to these DPSs on Wednesday, April 4, continuing
scientific community, industry, relevant to the application of the policy. through Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The
environmental entities, and any other Scientific and Statistical Committee
interested parties concerning the status If you wish to provide information for
(SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. in the King
of each of the five DPSs of Atlantic this 5-year review, you may submit your
Salmon/Iliamna Room on Monday,
sturgeon. For example, we are aware information and materials electronically April 2, and continue through
that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries at www.regulations.gov or via mail (see Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The
Commission has just completed an ADDRESSES section). We request that all Council’s Advisory Panel (AP) will
Atlantic Sturgeon Benchmark Stock information be accompanied by begin at 8 a.m. in the Dillingham/
Assessment. This is an example of new supporting documentation such as Katmai Room on Tuesday, April 3 and
information we will consider during our maps, bibliographic references, or continue through Friday April 6, 2018.
review. Categories of requested reprints of pertinent publications. We The Enforcement Committee will meet
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information include: (1) Species biology also would appreciate the submitter’s on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the Birch/
including, but not limited to, population name, address, and any association, Willow Room from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
trends, distribution, abundance, institution, or business that the person
demographics, and genetics; (2) habitat Monday, April 2, 2018 Through
represents; however, anonymous
conditions including, but not limited to, Tuesday, April 10, 2018
submissions will also be accepted.
amount, distribution, and suitability; (3) Council Plenary Session: The agenda
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
status and trends of identified limiting for the Council’s plenary session will

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include the following issues. The the Magnuson-Stevens Act section selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Council may take appropriate action on 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
any of the issues identified. 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer the Applications and Permits for
(1) Executive Director’s Report review process is also deemed to satisfy Protected Species (APPS) home page,
(including CCC update, Northern the requirements of the Information https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
Edge 2017 report (T), and outreach Quality Act, including the OMB Peer selecting File No. 21348 from the list of
and community engagement Review Bulletin guidelines. available applications.
discussion) The Agendas are subject to change, These documents are also available
(2) NMFS Management Report and the latest versions will be posted at upon written request or by appointment
(including Pacific cod fishery http://www.npfmc.org/. in the Permits and Conservation
management update, and report on Although other non-emergency issues Division, Office of Protected Resources,
pollock trip limit overages(T)) not on the agenda may come before NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
(3) ADF&G Report these groups for discussion, those issues 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(4) NOAA GC Report may not be the subject of formal action (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
(5) NIOSH Report during these meetings. Actions will be Written comments on this application
(6) USCG Report restricted to those issues specifically should be submitted to the Chief,
(7) USFWS Report listed in this notice and any issues Permits and Conservation Division, at
(8) Protected Species Report (including arising after publication of this notice the address listed above. Comments may
seabird conservation working group that require emergency action under also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
update) Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 713–0376, or by email to
(9) Salmon FMP Amendment for Cook Fishery Conservation and Management NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
Inlet Act, provided the public has been include the File No. in the subject line
(10) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team notified of the Council’s intent to take of the email comment.
Report—Set OFL/ABC Catch final action to address the emergency. Those individuals requesting a public
Specifications hearing should submit a written request
Special Accommodations to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
(11) Charter Halibut Annual Permit
Registration These meetings are physically Division at the address listed above. The
(12) Mixing of guided and unguided accessible to people with disabilities. request should set forth the specific
halibut Requests for sign language reasons why a hearing on this
(13) Salmon bycatch: Pollock ICA/IPA interpretation or other auxiliary aids application would be appropriate.
Reports; Update on Salmon should be directed to Shannon Gleason FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Genetics and BSAI salmon Adult at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working Shasta McClenahan or Amy Hapeman,
Equivalency (AEQ) days prior to the meeting date. (301) 427–8401.
(14) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit Dated: March 13, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
adjustments Jeffrey N. Lonergan, subject permit is requested under the
(15) Co-op Reports (AFA, AM 80, GOA authority of the Marine Mammal
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Rockfish, BSAI Crab) Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(16) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
[FR Doc. 2018–05396 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am]
pots regulations governing the taking and
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(17) Halibut Abundance-based PSC importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
limits part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
(18) Regulatory Reform Review 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(19) Committees and Tasking et seq.), the regulations governing the
The Advisory Panel will address most National Oceanic and Atmospheric taking, importing, and exporting of
of the same agenda issues as the Council Administration endangered and threatened species (50
except B reports. CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal
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The SSC agenda will include the Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151
following issues: Marine Mammals; File No. 21348 et seq.).
(1) Salmon bycatch: Update on Salmon The applicant proposes to take marine
Genetics and BSAI salmon Adult AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries mammals in the North Pacific Ocean in
Equivalency (AEQ) Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and the U.S. waters of Washington, Oregon,
(2) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), California, Alaska, and Hawaii, and
Report—Set OFL/ABC Catch Commerce. international waters, to assess the
Specifications ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. biology and ecology of marine mammals
(3) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit in the study area, in particular
adjustments SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that endangered Southern Resident killer
(4) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish the NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science whales (Orcinus orca). Up to 47 species
pots Center (NWFSC), 2725 Montlake of marine mammals may be taken
(5) Seabird Conservation Update Boulevard East, Seattle, WA 98112– during research including the following
(6) Halibut Abundance-based PSC limits 2097, (Responsible Party: M. Bradley ESA-listed cetaceans: Blue
The Enforcement Committee agenda Hanson, Ph.D.) has applied in due form (Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES

will include review of the Mixing of for a permit to conduct research on physalus), humpback (Megaptera
Guided and Unguided Halibut analysis. marine mammals. novaeangliae; Western North Pacific,
In addition to providing ongoing DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email Central America, and Mexico distinct
scientific advice for fishery management comments must be received on or before population segments), North Pacific
decisions, the SSC functions as the April 16, 2018. right (Eubalaena japonica), Main
Council’s primary peer review panel for ADDRESSES: The application and related Hawaiian Islands insular DPS of false
scientific information, as described by documents are available for review by killer (Pseudorca crassidens), sei (B.

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of public meetings.
Dates		The meetings will be held Monday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 10, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times.
Contact		Diana Evans, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271-2809.
FR Citation		83 FR 11732
RIN Number		0648-XG09

83 FR 11732 - North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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