83 FR 23657 - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 99 (May 22, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-10893

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

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 99 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-10893]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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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 Tuesday, June 5, 2018 through 
Thursday, June 7, 2018. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by 
Hilton Philadelphia Center City, 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 
PA 19107-5686; telephone: (215) 893-1600.
    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 website, 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 website when possible).

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Executive Committee (Closed Session)

    Advisory Panel Appointments.

Surfclam/Ocean Quahog Committee--Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog 
Excessive Shares Amendment

    Committee review and approve a range of alternatives for 
consideration by the Council.

Law Enforcement Reports

    Reports will be received from the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement 
and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Surfclam/Ocean Quahog Specifications

    Review Advisory Panel, SSC, and staff recommendations for 2019 
specifications and recommend any changes if necessary.

Mackerel Framework--Meeting 2

    Take final action on modifications to mackerel closure provisions.

Atlantic Herring Amendment 8 Public Hearing

    Public hearing on Amendment 8 to the Atlantic Herring FMP with 
proposed alternatives to: (1) Establish an acceptable biological catch 
control rule for Atlantic herring; and (2) address potential localized 
depletion and user conflicts in the fishery.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Chub Mackerel

    Update on progress (FMAT, AP, and Committee meetings); approve 
draft goals and objectives for inclusion in a public hearing document; 
consider management unit alternatives for consideration by the SSC.

Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment

    Review and approve Draft EIS.

Estimating and Reducing the Discard Mortality Rate of Black Sea Bass in 
Offshore

Recreational Rod-and-Reel Fisheries

Northeast Observer Program

Update on NMFS Climate Strategy and Overview of Recent Research

Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network Monitoring Plan

Regulatory Review Results

    Discuss and approve recommendations for regulatory streamlining.

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Aquaculture in the Northeast

Business Session

    Committee Reports (Executive Committee and Surfclam/Ocean Quahog 
Committee); Executive Director's Report (Update on mackerel rebuilding 
framework and consider changes to alternatives if necessary); 
Organization Reports; and 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: May 17, 2018.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
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submitted to NMFS within 30 days WSDOT shall report the incident to the Upon review of the request for
thereafter. If no comments are received Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, renewal, the status of the affected
from NMFS, the draft report will be and the West Coast Regional Stranding species or stocks, and any other
considered to be the final report. Coordinators, within 24 hours of the pertinent information, NMFS
(d) In the unanticipated event that the discovery. WSDOT shall provide determines that there are no more than
construction activities clearly cause the photographs or video footage (if minor changes in the activities, the
take of a marine mammal in a manner available) or other documentation of the mitigation and monitoring measures
prohibited by this Authorization (if stranded animal sighting to NMFS and remain the same and appropriate, and
issued), such as an injury, serious the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. the original findings remain valid.
injury, or mortality, WSDOT shall WSDOT can continue its operations Dated: May 17 2018.
immediately cease all operations and under such a case.
Donna S. Wieting,
immediately report the incident to the 8. This Authorization may be
modified, suspended or withdrawn if Director, Office of Protected Resources,
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
and the West Coast Regional Stranding the holder fails to abide by the
[FR Doc. 2018–10871 Filed 5–21–18; 8:45 am]
Coordinators. The report must include conditions prescribed herein or if NMFS
determines the authorized taking is BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
the following information:
(i) Time, date, and location (latitude/ having more than a negligible impact on
longitude) of the incident; the species or stock of affected marine
(ii) description of the incident; mammals. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(iii) status of all sound source use in 9. A copy of this Authorization must National Oceanic and Atmospheric
the 24 hours preceding the incident; be in the possession of each contractor
(iv) environmental conditions (e.g., Administration
who performs the construction work at
wind speed and direction, sea state, the Colman ferry terminals.
cloud cover, visibility, and water RIN 0648–XG248
depth); Request for Public Comments
(v) description of marine mammal We request comment on our analyses, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management
observations in the 24 hours preceding the proposed authorization, and any Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings
the incident; other aspect of this Notice of Proposed AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
(vi) species identification or IHA for the proposed WSDOT Seattle Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
description of the animal(s) involved; Multimodal Project at Colman Dock. We
(vii) the fate of the animal(s); and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
also request comment on the potential Commerce.
(viii) photographs or video footage of for renewal of this proposed IHA as
the animal (if equipment is available). described in the paragraph below. ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
(e) Activities shall not resume until Please include with your comments any
NMFS is able to review the supporting data or literature citations to SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery
circumstances of the prohibited take. help inform our final decision on the Management Council (Council) will
NMFS shall work with WSDOT to request for MMPA authorization. hold public meetings of the Council and
determine what is necessary to On a case-by-case basis, NMFS may its Committees.
minimize the likelihood of further issue a second one-year IHA without DATES: The meetings will be held
prohibited take and ensure MMPA additional notice when (1) another year Tuesday, June 5, 2018 through
compliance. WSDOT may not resume of identical or nearly identical activities Thursday, June 7, 2018. For agenda
their activities until notified by NMFS as described in the Specified Activities details, see SUPPLEMENTARY
via letter, email, or telephone. section is planned or (2) the activities INFORMATION.
(f) In the event that WSDOT discovers would not be completed by the time the
an injured or dead marine mammal, and ADDRESSES:
IHA expires and a second IHA would
the lead PSO determines that the cause allow for completion of the activities Meeting address: The meeting will be
of the injury or death is unknown and beyond that described in the Dates and held at the DoubleTree by Hilton
the death is relatively recent (i.e., in less Duration section, provided all of the Philadelphia Center City, 237 South
than a moderate state of decomposition following conditions are met: Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107–
as described in the next paragraph), • A request for renewal is received no 5686; telephone: (215) 893–1600.
WSDOT will immediately report the later than 60 days prior to expiration of Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery
incident to the Office of Protected the current IHA. Management Council, 800 N State St.,
Resources, NMFS, and the West Coast • The request for renewal must Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone:
Regional Stranding Coordinators. The include the following: (302) 674–2331.
report must include the same (1) An explanation that the activities FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information identified above. Activities to be conducted beyond the initial dates Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive
may continue while NMFS reviews the either are identical to the previously Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery
circumstances of the incident. NMFS analyzed activities or include changes Management Council; telephone: (302)
will work with WSDOT to determine so minor (e.g., reduction in pile size) 526–5255. The Council’s website,
whether modifications in the activities that the changes do not affect the www.mafmc.org, also has details on the
are appropriate. previous analyses, take estimates, or meeting location, proposed agenda,
(g) In the event that WSDOT discovers mitigation and monitoring
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webinar listen-in access, and briefing
an injured or dead marine mammal, and requirements. materials.
the lead PSO determines that the injury (2) A preliminary monitoring report
or death is not associated with or related showing the results of the required SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
to the activities authorized in the IHA monitoring to date and an explanation following items are on the agenda,
(e.g., previously wounded animal, showing that the monitoring results do though agenda items may be addressed
carcass with moderate to advanced not indicate impacts of a scale or nature out of order (changes will be noted on
decomposition, or scavenger damage), not previously analyzed or authorized. the Council’s website when possible).

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Thursday, June 7, 2018 will hold a meeting via webinar that is
open to the public.
Executive Committee (Closed Session) Aquaculture in the Northeast
DATES: The webinar will be held
Advisory Panel Appointments. Business Session Monday, June 4, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 4
Committee Reports (Executive p.m., or until business has been
Surfclam/Ocean Quahog Committee— completed.
Committee and Surfclam/Ocean Quahog
Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog
Committee); Executive Director’s Report ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held
Excessive Shares Amendment
(Update on mackerel rebuilding via webinar. A public listening station
Committee review and approve a framework and consider changes to is available at the Pacific Council office
range of alternatives for consideration alternatives if necessary); Organization (address below). To attend the webinar,
by the Council. Reports; and Liaison Reports. use this link: https://
Law Enforcement Reports Continuing and New Business www.gotomeeting.com (click ‘‘Join a
Meeting’’ in top right corner of page); (1)
Although non-emergency issues not
Reports will be received from the Enter the Webinar ID: 617–646–275; (2)
contained in this agenda may come
NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and Enter your name and email address
before this group for discussion, in
the U.S. Coast Guard. (required). You must use your telephone
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens
for the audio portion of the meeting by
Surfclam/Ocean Quahog Specifications Fishery Conservation and Management
dialing this TOLL number 1–646–558–
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those
Review Advisory Panel, SSC, and staff 2116; (3) Enter the Attendee phone
issues may not be the subject of formal
recommendations for 2019 audio access code 536–980–594; (4)
action during these meetings. Actions
specifications and recommend any Enter your audio phone pin (shown
will be restricted to those issues
changes if necessary. after joining the webinar). NOTE: We
specifically identified in this notice and
have disabled Mic/Speakers as an
Mackerel Framework—Meeting 2 any issues arising after publication of
option and require all participants to
this notice that require emergency
use a telephone or cell phone to
Take final action on modifications to action under Section 305(c) of the
participate. Technical Information and
mackerel closure provisions. Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the
System Requirements: PC-based
public has been notified of the Council’s
Atlantic Herring Amendment 8 Public attendees are required to use Windows®
intent to take final action to address the
Hearing 7, Vista, or XP; Mac®-based attendees
emergency.
are required to use Mac OS® X 10.5 or
Public hearing on Amendment 8 to Special Accommodations newer; Mobile attendees are required to
the Atlantic Herring FMP with proposed
These meetings are physically use iPhone®, iPad®, AndroidTM phone
alternatives to: (1) Establish an or Android tablet (see https://
accessible to people with disabilities.
acceptable biological catch control rule www.gotomeeting.com/webinar/ipad-
Requests for sign language
for Atlantic herring; and (2) address iphone-android-webinar-apps). You
interpretation or other auxiliary aid
potential localized depletion and user may send an email to Mr. Kris
should be directed to M. Jan Saunders,
conflicts in the fishery. Kleinschmidt at Kris.Kleinschmidt@
(302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to
the meeting date. noaa.gov or contact him at (503) 820–
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
2280, extension 411 for technical
Chub Mackerel Dated: May 17, 2018. assistance.
Rey Israel Marquez, Council address: Pacific Fishery
Update on progress (FMAT, AP, and Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Management Council, 7700 NE
Committee meetings); approve draft Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
goals and objectives for inclusion in a [FR Doc. 2018–10893 Filed 5–21–18; 8:45 am] OR 97220–1384.
public hearing document; consider BILLING CODE 3510–22–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
management unit alternatives for
Kerry Griffin, Pacific Council;
consideration by the SSC.
telephone: (503) 820–2409.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Summer Flounder Commercial Issues SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Amendment National Oceanic and Atmospheric primary purpose of the meeting is for
Administration the CPSAS and the CPSMT to develop
Review and approve Draft EIS.
supplemental reports on a potential for
Estimating and Reducing the Discard RIN 0648–XG250 a fishery management plan (FMP)
Mortality Rate of Black Sea Bass in amendment to consider changes to the
Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Offshore incidental take provisions for the CPS
Public Meeting
live bait fishery.
Recreational Rod-and-Reel Fisheries
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Although non-emergency issues not
Northeast Observer Program Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and contained in the meeting agenda may be
Update on NMFS Climate Strategy and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discussed, those issues may not be the
Overview of Recent Research Commerce. subject of formal action during this
ACTION: Notice of public meeting meeting. Action will be restricted to
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Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification (webinar). those issues specifically listed in this
Network Monitoring Plan document and any issues arising after
Regulatory Review Results SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery publication of this document that
Management Council’s (Pacific Council) require emergency action under section
Discuss and approve Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
recommendations for regulatory Subpanel (CPSAS) and Coastal Pelagic Conservation and Management Act,
streamlining. Species Management Team (CPSMT) provided the public has been notified of

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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 Tuesday, June 5, 2018 through Thursday, June 7, 2018. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Contact		Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526-5255. The Council's website, www.mafmc.org, also has details on the meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar listen-in access, and briefing materials.
FR Citation		83 FR 23657
RIN Number		0648-XG24

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