83 FR 40754 - Meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)

This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). The members will discuss and approve work plans for their Commerce and Recreational Fisheries Subcommittees.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 40754]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17685]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG419


Meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). 
The members will discuss and approve work plans for their Commerce and 
Recreational Fisheries Subcommittees.

DATES: The meeting will be September 6, 2018, 1-3 p.m., Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: There is no public access. Meeting is by conference call.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi Lovett; NOAA Fisheries Office of 
Policy; (301) 427-8034; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of 
MAFAC. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce 
(Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living 
marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department 
of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings 
are located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/partners#marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-.

Matters To Be Considered

    The Committee is convening to discuss and approve topics and work 
plans for their Commerce and Recreational Fisheries Subcommittees for 
the coming year. Other administrative matters may be considered. This 
date, time, and agenda are subject to change.

Time and Date

    The meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2018, 1-3 p.m., Eastern 
Time by conference call and webinar. Access information for the public 
will be posted at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-meeting-materials-and-summaries by 
August 30, 2018.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to Heidi 
Lovett, (301) 427-8034 by August 24, 2018.

    Dated: August 13, 2018.
Jennifer L. Lukens,
Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-17685 Filed 8-15-18; 8:45 am]
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