83 FR 45615 - New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 175 (September 10, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 175 (September 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19474 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 175 (Monday, September 10, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 45615-45617] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19474] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG462 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council, NEFMC) will hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 through Thursday, September 27, 2018, beginning at 2 p.m. on September 24 and 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 26, and 27. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360; telephone: (508) 747- 4900; online at www.hotel1620.com. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950; telephone (978) 465-0492; www.nefmc.org. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492, ext. 113. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Monday, September 24, 2018 After introductions and brief announcements, the meeting will begin with the swearing-in of reappointed Council members, followed by the annual election of officers. Next, the Council will hear reports from the Council Chairman and Executive Director, NMFS's Regional Administrator for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), liaisons from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, representatives from NOAA General Counsel and NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, and staff from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and U.S. Coast Guard. The Council then will take up its Small-Mesh Multispecies (Whiting) Committee Report and cover three issues: (1) The [[Page 45616]] Annual Monitoring Report for Fishing Year 2017; (2) Amendment 22, which will include a review of public hearing comments and Council action on whether or not to adopt a limited access program and related measures for small-mesh multispecies; and (3) Council approval of committee recommendations to streamline small-mesh multispecies regulations. Following these actions, the Council will adjourn for the day. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 The Council will begin the day by providing input and recommendations to the panel conducting the Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program Review. Then, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center will present the findings of recent benchmark stock assessments for Atlantic herring and Atlantic sea scallops that were conducted during the 65th Stock Assessment Workshop/Stock Assessment Review Committee (SAW/SARC 65). The Council next will take up several issues under its Scallop Committee Report, beginning with an update on Framework Adjustment 30, which includes specifications for fishing year 2019, default specifications for 2020, and several standard default measures. As part of this discussion, the Council will receive an overview of 2018 scallop surveys. The Council also will receive an update on the General Category Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) trip limit analysis being conducted for the IFQ component of the scallop fishery. Finally, the Council will receive a progress report on work being done to address 2018 scallop priorities. Following the lunch break, the Council will begin the Atlantic Herring Committee Report and take final action on Amendment 8 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The amendment was developed to: (1) Establish an acceptable biological catch (ABC) control rule for Atlantic herring; and (2) address potential localized depletion and user conflicts in the fishery. The Council also will receive a progress report on the development of 2019-2021 Atlantic herring fishery specifications and discuss potential independent action by NMFS to set 2019 catch limits if needed. The Council then will adjourn for the day. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 The third day of the meeting will begin with an update on the Northeast Regional Coordinating Council's progress in revising the stock assessment process and assessment scheduling, followed by a brief report on the Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel's June 19, 2018 meeting. Then, the Council will begin addressing a series of U.S./Canada issues based on information from the Transboundary Resources Assessment Committee (TRAC), the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), and the Transboundary Management Guidance Committee (TMGC). The TRAC report will be first with a summary of 2017 assessment results for three U.S./ Canada shared stocks--Eastern Georges Bank cod, Eastern Georges Bank haddock, and Georges Bank yellowtail flounder. Next, the SSC will provide the Council with 2019-2020 overfishing limit (OFL) and ABC recommendations for Georges Bank yellowtail. The Council then will review and approve the TMGC's recommendations for 2019 total allowable catches (TACs) for shared U.S./Canada stocks. Next, the Council will hear Part 2 of the SSC's report and receive the SSC's comments on rebuilding strategies for several groundfish stocks. The Groundfish Committee Report will follow. The Council will approve the range of alternatives for Framework Adjustment 58 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP, which includes: (1) 2019 TACs for U.S./Canada stocks; (2) rebuilding plans for several groundfish stocks; (3) minimum size exemptions for vessels fishing in waters regulated by the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO); and guidance on groundfish sector overages. The Groundfish Committee Report also will include an update on Groundfish Monitoring Amendment 23 and an update on work being conducted by the Fishery Dependent Data Working Group. Just before the lunch break, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will have a brief opportunity to invite Council members and the public to attend BOEM's ``open office'' in the Plympton Room of the same hotel to provide input and speak to BOEM staff regarding: The New York Bight Area Identification; the Vineyard Wind Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS); the South Fork Wind Farm Construction and Operations Plan (COP); and other issues of interest. After the lunch break, the Groundfish Committee report will resume and continue until related business is concluded. Then, members of the public will have the opportunity to speak during an open comment period on issues that relate to Council business but are not included on the published agenda for this meeting. The Council asks the public to limit remarks to 3-5 minutes. The Council next will receive a progress report on steps being taken in response to recent recommendations made by the external Council Program Review Panel. The Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) report will follow, summarizing highlights from the HMS AP's September 5-6 meeting. This report will be followed by a NMFS staff presentation and Council consultation on HMS Amendment 11 to address overfishing and rebuild North Atlantic shortfin mako sharks. NMFS staff from the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) will be up next with a presentation on recent changes to the program. At the conclusion of this discussion, the Council will adjourn for the day. Thursday, September 27, 2018 The fourth day of the meeting will begin with an initial discussion of 2019 Council priorities covering tasks and actions for all committees and Council responsibilities. The Council will not take final action on priorities until its December meeting. Next, the Council will hear from its Habitat Committee, starting with the Clam Dredge Framework. The Council will discuss the alternatives being developed to consider continued surfclam dredge fishery access to the Great South Channel Habitat Management Area (HMA) and possible consideration of a mussel dredge exemption in the HMA. The Council also will receive an update on ongoing offshore energy activities in the Northeast and receive an introduction to the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance. The Research Steering Committee then will report on: (a) Recommendations regarding the future of the Research Steering Committee; (b) updates on improving the communication of research priorities and data needs; and (c) other related issues. Following a lunch break, the Council will receive an update on ongoing fisheries-related legislation on Capitol Hill, including reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Council will have an opportunity to discuss legislative activity. Next, the Council will shift to Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management (EBFM), starting with a presentation on the Center for Independent Experts EBFM Strategy Review final report. The Council also will: (1) Receive a short progress report on work being conducted to develop a Georges Bank example Fishery Ecosystem Plan (eFEP); and (2) review and approve comments on NOAA's regional implementation plan for the agency's EBFM Roadmap. Then, the Council will receive the Fishing Year 2017 Annual Monitoring Report for the Northeast Skate Complex. This report [[Page 45617]] will be followed by a discussion of NMFS's Fisheries Allocation Policy Directive. The Council will discuss the policy directive and associated procedural directives for reviewing fisheries allocations, which include identifying ``triggers'' to initiate an allocation review. Finally, the Council will close out the meeting with ``other business.'' Although non-emergency issues not contained on this agenda may come before the Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 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 Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: September 4, 2018. Tracey L. 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Dated: September 4, 2018. repetitive of previously submitted DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Tracey L. Thompson, verbal or written statements. In general,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable each individual or group making a National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. verbal presentation will be limited to Administration
[FR Doc. 2018–19479 Filed 9–7–18; 8:45 am] three minutes. The Designated Federal RIN 0648–XG462
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Officer must receive written comments
by September 22, 2018 to provide New England Fishery Management
sufficient time for OEAB review. Council; Public Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Written comments received after
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
September 22, 2018 will be distributed
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Administration to the OEAB but may not be reviewed
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
prior to the meeting date. Seats will be Commerce.
Ocean Exploration Advisory Board available on a first-come, first-served
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
(OEAB) Notice for the 11th OEAB basis.
Meeting Special Accommodations: These SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
AGENCY: Office of Ocean Exploration meetings are physically accessible to Management Council (Council, NEFMC)
and Research (OER), National Oceanic people with disabilities. Requests for will hold a four-day meeting to consider
and Atmospheric Administration sign language interpretation or other actions affecting New England fisheries
(NOAA), Department of Commerce auxiliary aids should be directed to in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
(DOC). David McKinnie, Designated Federal DATES: The meeting will be held on
ACTION: Notice of public meeting. Officer (see below) by September 22, Monday, September 24, 2018 through
2018. Thursday, September 27, 2018,
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the beginning at 2 p.m. on September 24
schedule and proposed agenda of a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. and 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 26, and
forthcoming meeting of the Ocean David McKinnie, Designated Federal 27.
Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). Officer, Ocean Exploration Advisory ADDRESSES:
OEAB members will discuss and Board, National Oceanic and Meeting address: The meeting will be
provide advice on Federal ocean Atmospheric Administration, 7600 Sand held at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor,
exploration programs, with a particular Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360;
emphasis on National Oceanic and 526–6950. telephone: (508) 747–4900; online at
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) www.hotel1620.com.
Office of Ocean Exploration and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA
established the OEAB under the Federal Council address: New England
Research (OER) activities. The OEAB Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
will also discuss National Ocean Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950;
Exploration Forums, the Atlantic legislation that gives the agency
telephone (978) 465–0492;
Seafloor Partnership for Integrated statutory authority to operate an ocean www.nefmc.org.
Research and Exploration (ASPIRE) exploration program and to coordinate a
Campaign, and developments in national program of ocean exploration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
technology related to ocean exploration, The OEAB advises NOAA leadership on Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
as well as review the Education strategic planning, exploration New England Fishery Management
Subcommittee recommendations and priorities, competitive ocean Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492, ext.
other matters as described in the agenda exploration grant programs and other 113.
found on the OEAB website at http:// matters as the NOAA Administrator SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
oeab.noaa.gov. requests. Agenda
DATES: The announced meeting is OEAB members represent government
scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, Monday, September 24, 2018
agencies, the private sector, academic
2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT institutions, and not-for-profit After introductions and brief
and Wednesday, September 26, 2018 institutions involved in all facets of announcements, the meeting will begin
from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT. ocean exploration—from advanced with the swearing-in of reappointed
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: technology to citizen exploration. Council members, followed by the
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, annual election of officers. Next, the
Clark Building, 360 Woods Hole Road, In addition to advising NOAA Council will hear reports from the
Falmouth, MA 02543. leadership, NOAA expects the OEAB to Council Chairman and Executive
Status: The meeting will be open to help to define and develop a national Director, NMFS’s Regional
the public with a 15-minute public program of ocean exploration—a Administrator for the Greater Atlantic
comment period on Tuesday, September network of stakeholders and Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO),
25, 2018 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. partnerships advancing national liaisons from the Northeast Fisheries
EDT (please check the final agenda on priorities for ocean exploration. Science Center (NEFSC) and Mid-
the website to confirm the time). The Dated: September 4, 2018. Atlantic Fishery Management Council,
public may listen to the meeting and representatives from NOAA General
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David Holst,
provide comments during the public Counsel and NOAA’s Office of Law
comment period via teleconference. Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Enforcement, and staff from the Atlantic
Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric States Marine Fisheries Commission
Dial-in information may be found on the
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
meeting agenda posted to the OEAB (ASMFC) and U.S. Coast Guard. The
Administration.
website. Council then will take up its Small-
[FR Doc. 2018–19470 Filed 9–7–18; 8:45 am]
The OEAB expects that public Mesh Multispecies (Whiting) Committee
statements at its meetings will not be BILLING CODE 3510–KA–P Report and cover three issues: (1) The
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will be followed by a discussion of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DATES: Interested persons are invited to
NMFS’s Fisheries Allocation Policy Amanda Horansky McKinney, Head, submit comments on or before
Directive. The Council will discuss the Technology Transfer Office, NRL Code November 9, 2018.
policy directive and associated 1004, 4555 Overlook Avenue SW,
procedural directives for reviewing Washington, DC 20375–5320, telephone ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
fisheries allocations, which include 202–767–1644. Due to U.S. Postal documents related to the information
identifying ‘‘triggers’’ to initiate an delays, please fax 202–404–7920, email: collection listed in this notice, please
allocation review. Finally, the Council techtran@.nrl.navy.mil or use courier use http://www.regulations.gov by
will close out the meeting with ‘‘other delivery to expedite response. searching the Docket ID number ED–
business.’’ 2018–ICCD–0092. Comments submitted
Correction in response to this notice should be
Although non-emergency issues not
contained on this agenda may come In the Federal Register of August 23, submitted electronically through the
before the Council for discussion, those 2018, 83 FR 42647, document number Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
issues may not be the subject of formal 2018–18210, make the following www.regulations.gov by selecting the
action during this meeting. Council correction: Docket ID number or via postal mail,
action will be restricted to those issues In the first column, on page 42647, commercial delivery, or hand delivery.
specifically listed in this notice and any correct the SUMMARY caption to read as Please note that comments submitted by
issues arising after publication of this follows: fax or email and those submitted after
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Special Accommodations
Government-owned invention described Rimdzius, 202–245–7283.
This meeting is physically accessible in U.S. Patent No. 7,749,438:
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sign language interpretation or other Bridged Periodic Mesoporous Department of Education (ED), in
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Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
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| Action | Notice of public meeting. | |
| Dates | The meeting will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 through Thursday, September 27, 2018, beginning at 2 p.m. on September 24 and 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 26, and 27. | |
| Contact | Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492, ext. 113. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 45615 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XG46 |
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