83 FR 24460 - Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 103 (May 29, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 103 (May 29, 2018)
| Page Range | 24460-24461 | |
| FR Document | 2018-11386 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 24460-24461] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11386] [[Page 24460]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0649-XG266 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, June 18 through Thursday, June 21, 2018. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Marriott Beachside Key West hotel located at 3841 N. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040; telephone (305) 296-8100. 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: Agenda Monday, June 18, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Coral Committee will review and discuss taking Final Action on Amendment 9: Coral Habitat Area Considered for Management in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mackerel Committee will receive an update on Coastal Migratory Pelagics (CMP) Landings, review and discuss taking Final Action on CMP Amendment 31: Atlantic Cobia Management for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; and, review options for CMP Framework Amendment 7: Modifications to Gulf Cobia Size and Possession Limits. The Gulf SEDAR Committee will receive a summary from the May 2018 Steering Committee meeting. After lunch, Sustainable Fisheries Committee will review and discuss taking Final Action on Amendment 49: Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Reef Fish Fishery; review proposed Aquaculture Bill and Potential Impacts; discuss draft Generic Amendment for Carryover or Unharvested Quota; and, receive the 2018 Regulatory Review. The Council will convene in a FULL COUNCIL--CLOSED SESSION (at approximately 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) to review and appoint applicants to the Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC); and, make final selections for the Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel members. Tuesday, June 19, 2018; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Reef Fish Management Committee will convene and receive an update on Reef Fish Landings; receive assessments on SEDAR 31: Hogfish Update, SEDAR 51: Gray Snapper Benchmark, and SEDAR 52: Red Snapper Standard; and receive an update on State Management Program for Recreational Red Snapper. After lunch, the committee will review a scoping document for Reallocation of Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits (ACL); review public hearing draft for Reef Fish Amendment 48/Red Drum 5: Status Determination Criteria and Optimum Yield; review draft framework action to modify the Annual Catch Target (ACT) for Red Snapper Federal For-Hire and Private Angling Components; and, receive a Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) summary report. Under other business, the Committee will discuss Red Grouper. Wednesday, June 20, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Ecosystem Committee will review a draft roadmap for Ecosystem- Based Fisheries Management Regional Plan for the Gulf of Mexico. The Spiny Lobster Committee will receive an update on Spiny Lobster Landings; and, review a public hearing draft for Spiny Lobster Amendment 13. The Outreach and Education Committee will review the Council's Outreach Plan on Descending and Venting; review the Anecdotal Data Collection Tool; review of Council Communication Analytics; receive a presentation on Transition from Paper Regulations to FishRules App; and receive a summary from the Outreach and Education Technical Committee meeting. After lunch, the Full Council will reconvene with a Call to Order, Announcements, and Introductions; Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Minutes. The Council will receive presentations from Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission--Overview and Strategic Reorientation Process, Florida Law Enforcement, and a 6-month update on Lionfish Harvesting by Lionfish International. The Council will receive open public testimony from 2:45 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on taking Final Action on Amendment 49: Modifications to the Sea Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Reef Fish Fishery, Final Action on Coral Amendment 9: Habitat Areas Considered for Management in the Gulf of Mexico, and Final Action on CMP Amendment 31: Atlantic Cobia Management for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; and, on any other fishery issues or concerns. Anyone wishing to speak during public comment should sign in at the registration station located at the entrance to the meeting room. Thursday, June 21, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Council will receive committee reports from Coral, Mackerel, Spiny Lobster, Sustainable Fisheries, Gulf SEDAR, Ecosystem, Outreach and Education and Reef Fish Management Committees. After lunch, the Council will review the Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel, and SSC Appointments. 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. Lastly, the Council will discuss any Other Business items. Meeting Adjourns The meeting will be broadcast via webinar. You may register for the webinar by visiting www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on the Council meeting on the calendar. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3383291116212545537--The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change as required to effectively address the issue, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on www.gulfcouncil.org as they become available. 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. [[Page 24461]] 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: May 23, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11386 Filed 5-25-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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Special Accommodations specifically listed in this notice and any changes to the meeting agenda can be
This meeting is physically accessible issues arising after publication of this found on the website.
to people with disabilities. Requests for notice that require emergency action SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
sign language interpretation or other under section 305(c) of the Magnuson- meeting is being held under the
auxiliary aids should be directed to Stevens Act, provided the public has provisions of the Federal Advisory
Kathy Pereira (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 been notified of the Council’s intent to Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
days prior to the meeting date. take final action to address the U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
emergency. Government in the Sunshine Act of
Dated: May 23, 2018.
Special Accommodations 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
Tracey L. Thompson, 41 CFR 102–3.140.
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable This meeting is physically accessible Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. to people with disabilities. This meeting of this quarterly board meeting is to
[FR Doc. 2018–11386 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am] will be recorded. Consistent with 16 formally complete, outbrief, and receive
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is majority approval for the content and
available upon request. Requests for recommendations contained in the
sign language interpretation or other United States Air Force Scientific
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE auxiliary aids should be directed to Advisory Board Fiscal Year 2018
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at studies.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to
Administration Agenda: 0830–0900 Welcoming
the meeting date. Remarks & Quarterly Update—Dr. James
RIN 0648–XG264 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. S. Chow, Chair, SAB 0900–0930 Air
Dated: May 23, 2018. Force Scientific Advisory Board
New England Fishery Management Volunteer Executive Officer Awards
Council; Public Meeting Tracey L. Thompson,
0930–1000 FY19 S&T Review Program
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
Update—Dr. Lara Schmidt, Chair, S&T
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Reviews 1000–1130 Technologies for
[FR Doc. 2018–11393 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am]
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Enabling Resilient Command and
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Commerce. Control (TRC)—Dr. Nils Sandell, Study
Chair (Closed to Public) 1130–1300
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
Lunch Break 1300–1500 Maintaining
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Technology Superiority for the USAF
Management Council (Council) is (MTS)—Lt Gen George Muellner (Ret.)
scheduling a public meeting of its Skate Office of the Department of the Air (Closed to Public) 1500–1515 Break
Committee to consider actions affecting Force 1515–1545 FY19 Study Topic Terms of
New England fisheries in the exclusive Reference discussion—Dr. James S.
economic zone (EEZ). U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Chow, Chair, SAB (Closed to Public)
Recommendations from this group will Board; Notice of Federal Advisory 1545–1600 Closing Comments—Dr.
be brought to the full Council for formal Committee Meeting James S. Chow, Chair, SAB
consideration and action, if appropriate. Meeting Accessibility: Portions of the
AGENCY: U.S. Air Force Scientific
DATES: This meeting will be held on
Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Advisory Board, Office of the
Monday, June 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. Summer Meeting will be closed to the
Department of the Air Force,
public because the Board will discuss
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Department of Defense.
classified information and matters
the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory covered by Section 552b of Title 5,
Street, Portland, ME 04101; telephone Committee meeting. United States Code, subsection (c),
(207) 775–2311. subparagraph (1).
Council address: New England SUMMARY: The Department of Defense
(DoD) is publishing this notice to Written Statements: Any member of
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water the public that wishes to provide input
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. announce that the following Federal
Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. on the Air Force Scientific Advisory
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Board Summer Meeting must contact
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, Air Force Scientific Advisory Board will
take place. the meeting organizer at the phone
New England Fishery Management number or email address listed in this
Council; telephone (978) 465–0492. DATES: Partially Closed to the public
announcement at least five working
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Thursday June 14, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. days prior to the meeting date. Please
Committee will review draft alternatives to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. ensure that you submit your written
for skate wing possession limits, which ADDRESSES: Beckman Center statement in accordance with 41 CFR
are intended to prolong the skate wing Auditorium, Arnold and Mabel 102–3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the
fishery. They will also recommend Beckman Center of the National Federal Advisory Committee Act.
preferred alternatives for skate wing Academies of Sciences and Engineering, Statements being submitted in response
possession limits for Framework 6 to the 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617 to the agenda mentioned in this notice
Council. Other Business will be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: must be received by the Scientific
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discussed as necessary. Evan Buschmann, (240) 612–5503 Advisory Board meeting organizer at
Although non-emergency issues not (Voice), 703–693–5643 (Facsimile), least five calendar days prior to the
contained on this agenda may come evan.g.buschmann.civ@us.af.mil meeting commencement date. The
before this Council for discussion, those (email). Mailing Address is 1500 West Scientific Advisory Board meeting
issues may not be the subject of formal Perimeter Road, Ste. #3300, Joint Base organizer will review all timely
action during this meeting. Council Andrews, MD 20762. Website: http:// submissions and respond to them prior
action will be restricted to those issues www.sab.af.mil/. The most up-to-date to the start of the meeting identified in
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of a public meeting. | |
| Dates | The meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | Douglas Gregory, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone (813) 348-1630. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 24460 | |
| RIN Number | 0649-XG26 |
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