83 FR 52210 - Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-22502

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) and its advisory entities will hold public meetings.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52210-52211]
From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22502]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG544

Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) and
its advisory entities will hold public meetings.

DATES: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will meet November
1-8, 2018. The Pacific Council meeting will begin on Saturday, November
3, 2018 at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), reconvening at 8 a.m.
each day through Thursday, November 8, 2018. All meetings are open to
the public, except a closed session will be held from 8 a.m. to 10
a.m., Saturday, November 3 to address litigation and personnel matters.
The Pacific Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete
its scheduled business.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar,
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA; phone: (858) 523-1700.
Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220.
Instructions for attending the meeting via live stream broadcast
are given under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chuck Tracy, Executive Director;
telephone: (503) 820-2280 or (866) 806-7204 toll-free; or access the
Pacific Council website, http://www.pcouncil.org for the current
meeting location, proposed agenda, and meeting briefing materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The November 1-8, 2018 meeting of the
Pacific Council will be streamed live on the internet. The broadcasts
begin initially at 10 a.m. PDT Saturday, November 3, 2018 and continue
at 8 a.m. daily through Thursday, November 8, 2018. Broadcasts end
daily at 5 p.m. PDT or when business for the day is complete. Only the
audio portion and presentations displayed on the screen at the Pacific
Council meeting will be broadcast. The audio portion is listen-only;
you will be unable to speak to the Pacific Council via the broadcast.
To access the meeting online, please use the following link: http://www.gotomeeting.com/online/webinar/join-webinar and enter the September
Webinar ID, 530-089-227, and your email address. You can attend the
webinar online using a computer, tablet, or smart phone, using the
GoToMeeting application. It is recommended that you use a computer
headset to listen to the meeting, but you may use your telephone for
the audio-only portion of the meeting. The audio portion may be
attended using a telephone by dialing the toll number 1-562-247-8321
(not a toll-free number), audio access code 240-052-611, and entering
the audio pin shown after joining the webinar.
The following items are on the Pacific Council agenda, but not
necessarily in this order. Agenda items noted as ``Final Action'' refer
to actions requiring the Council to transmit a proposed fishery
management plan, proposed plan amendment, or proposed regulations to
the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, under sections 304 or 305 of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Additional
detail on agenda items, Council action, advisory entity meeting times,
and meeting rooms are described in Agenda Item A.4, Proposed Council
Meeting Agenda, and will be in the advance November 2018 briefing
materials and posted on the Pacific Council website at www.pcouncil.org
no later than Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

A. Call to Order
1. Opening Remarks
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Director's Report
4. Approve Agenda
B. Open Comment Period
1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items
C. Habitat
1. Current Habitat Issues
D. Salmon Management
1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report
2. Preliminary Rebuilding Plans
3. 2019 Preseason Management Schedule
E. Coastal Pelagic Species Management
1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report

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2. Methodology Review Preliminary Topic Selection
3. Amendment 17: Live Bait Fishery Allowance--Final Action
4. Preliminary Review of New 2019 Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs)
5. Review of Fishery Management Plan Management Categories
6. Stock Assessment Prioritization Process
F. Pacific Halibut Management
1. Annual Regulations and 2A Catch Sharing Plan Changes--Final
Action
G. Groundfish Management
1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report
2 Cost Recovery Report and Regulations
3. Five-Year Catch Share Follow-On Action Fishery Management Plan
and Regulatory Amendments--Final Action
4. Omnibus Project Prioritization
5. Endangered Species Act Mitigation Measures for Seabirds--Scoping
6. Inseason Adjustments for 2018 and 2019--Final Action
7. Electronic Monitoring (EM)--Review of Existing and Out-of-Cycle
Exempted Fishing Permits
8. Endangered Species Act Mitigation Measures for Salmon--Scoping
H. Ecosystem Management
1. Climate and Communities Initiative Update
I. Administrative Matters
1. Legislative Matters
2. Fiscal Matters
3. Approval of Council Meeting Record
4. Membership Appointments and Council Operating Procedures
5. Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning
J. Highly Migratory Species Management
1. National Marine Fisheries Service Report
2. Recommend International Management Activities
3. Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures--
Preliminary Action
4. Deep-Set Buoy Gear Authorization--Range of Alternatives and
Limited Entry Criteria

Advisory Body Agendas

Advisory body agendas will include discussions of relevant issues
that are on the Pacific Council agenda for this meeting, and may also
include issues that may be relevant to future Council meetings.
Proposed advisory body agendas for this meeting will be available on
the Pacific Council website http://www.pcouncil.org/council-operations/council-meetings/current-briefing-book/ no later than Tuesday, October
16, 2018.

Schedule of Ancillary Meetings

Day 1--Thursday, November 1, 2018

Scientific and Statistical Committee Groundfish and Coastal Pelagic
Species Subcommittee 10 a.m.

Day 2--Friday, November 2, 2018

Habitat Committee--8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team--8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee--8 a.m.
Legislative Committee--10 a.m.
Budget Committee--1 p.m.

Day 3--Saturday, November 3, 2018

California State Delegation--7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation--7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation--7 a.m.
Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team--8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team--8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team--8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee--8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants--3 p.m.

Day 4--Sunday, November--4, 2018

California State Delegation--7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation--7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation--7 a.m.
Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team--8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team--8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Management Team--8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants Ad Hoc

Day 5--Monday, November 5, 2018

California State Delegation--7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation--7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation--7 a.m.
Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team--8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team--8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Management Team--8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants Ad Hoc

Day 6--Tuesday, November 6, 2018

California State Delegation--7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation--7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation--7 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team--8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel--8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Management Team--8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants Ad Hoc

Day 7--Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Day 8--Thursday, November 8, 2018

California State Delegation--7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation--7 a.m.
Washington State Delegation--7 a.m.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before the Pacific Council for discussion, those issues may not be the
subject of formal Council 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 Pacific 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 Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503)
820-2280, ext. 411 at least ten business days prior to the meeting
date.

Dated: October 11, 2018.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, the internet. The broadcasts begin
Management Council (Council) is at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. initially at 10 a.m. PDT Saturday,
scheduling a public meeting of its Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. November 3, 2018 and continue at 8
Recreational Advisory Panel to consider a.m. daily through Thursday, November
actions affecting New England fisheries Dated: October 11, 2018. 8, 2018. Broadcasts end daily at 5 p.m.
in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Tracey L. Thompson, PDT or when business for the day is
Recommendations from this group will Acting Director, Office of Sustainable complete. Only the audio portion and
be brought to the full Council for formal Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. presentations displayed on the screen at
consideration and action, if appropriate. [FR Doc. 2018–22497 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am] the Pacific Council meeting will be
DATES: This meeting will be held on BILLING CODE 3510–22–P broadcast. The audio portion is listen-
Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10 a.m. only; you will be unable to speak to the
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Pacific Council via the broadcast. To
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Administration
Council address: New England join-webinar and enter the September
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Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. email address. You can attend the
Pacific Fishery Management Council; webinar online using a computer, tablet,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Meetings
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, or smart phone, using the GoToMeeting
New England Fishery Management AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries application. It is recommended that you
Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. Service, National Oceanic and use a computer headset to listen to the
Atmospheric Administration, meeting, but you may use your
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Commerce. telephone for the audio-only portion of
Agenda the meeting. The audio portion may be
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
The Recreational Advisory Panel will attended using a telephone by dialing
receive an overview of recreational SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery the toll number 1–562–247–8321 (not a
fishing data for fishing year 2017 and Management Council (Pacific Council) toll-free number), audio access code
preliminary fishing year 2018 from and its advisory entities will hold 240–052–611, and entering the audio
National Marine Fisheries Service staff. public meetings. pin shown after joining the webinar.
They will also discuss recent changes to The following items are on the Pacific
DATES: The Pacific Council and its
the Marine Recreational Information Council agenda, but not necessarily in
advisory entities will meet November 1–
Program data with respect to groundfish this order. Agenda items noted as ‘‘Final
8, 2018. The Pacific Council meeting
stocks. The panel will receive an update Action’’ refer to actions requiring the
will begin on Saturday, November 3,
on the Council’s public listening Council to transmit a proposed fishery
2018 at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
sessions on the possibility of limited management plan, proposed plan
(PDT), reconvening at 8 a.m. each day
entry in the groundfish party and amendment, or proposed regulations to
through Thursday, November 8, 2018.
charter fishery. The panel will discuss the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, under
All meetings are open to the public,
planning the Greater Atlantic Regional sections 304 or 305 of the Magnuson-
except a closed session will be held
Fisheries Office’s Upcoming Stevens Fishery Conservation and
from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday,
Recreational Workshops building off the Management Act. Additional detail on
November 3 to address litigation and
outcomes of the 2017 workshop. They agenda items, Council action, advisory
personnel matters. The Pacific Council
also plan to hold a discussion of entity meeting times, and meeting
will meet as late as necessary each day
possible recreational priorities for 2019 rooms are described in Agenda Item
to complete its scheduled business.
and develop recommendations to the A.4, Proposed Council Meeting Agenda,
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at and will be in the advance November
Groundfish Committee. Other business the San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966
will be discussed as necessary. 2018 briefing materials and posted on
El Camino Real, San Diego, CA; phone: the Pacific Council website at
Although non-emergency issues not (858) 523–1700.
contained in this agenda may come www.pcouncil.org no later than
Council address: Pacific Fishery Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
before this group for discussion, those Management Council, 7700 NE
issues may not be the subject of formal Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, A. Call to Order
action during these meetings. Action OR 97220. 1. Opening Remarks
will be restricted to those issues Instructions for attending the meeting 2. Roll Call
specifically listed in this notice and any via live stream broadcast are given 3. Executive Director’s Report
issues arising after publication of this under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, 4. Approve Agenda
notice that require emergency action below. B. Open Comment Period
under section 305(c) of the Magnuson- 1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items
Stevens Act, provided the public has FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. C. Habitat
been notified of the Council’s intent to Chuck Tracy, Executive Director; 1. Current Habitat Issues
take final action to address the telephone: (503) 820–2280 or (866) 806– D. Salmon Management
emergency. 7204 toll-free; or access the Pacific 1. National Marine Fisheries Service
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Council website, http:// Report
Special Accommodations www.pcouncil.org for the current 2. Preliminary Rebuilding Plans
This meeting is physically accessible meeting location, proposed agenda, and 3. 2019 Preseason Management
to people with disabilities. Requests for meeting briefing materials. Schedule
sign language interpretation or other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The E. Coastal Pelagic Species Management
auxiliary aids should be directed to November 1–8, 2018 meeting of the 1. National Marine Fisheries Service
Thomas A. Nies, Pacific Council will be streamed live on Report

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Action		Notice of public meetings.
Dates		The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will meet November 1-8, 2018. The Pacific Council meeting will begin on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), reconvening at 8 a.m. each day through Thursday, November 8, 2018. All meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held from 8 a.m. to 10
Contact		Mr. Chuck Tracy, Executive Director; telephone: (503) 820-2280 or (866) 806-7204 toll-free; or access the Pacific Council website, http://www.pcouncil.org for the current meeting location, proposed agenda, and meeting briefing materials.
FR Citation		83 FR 52210
RIN Number		0648-XG54

83 FR 52210 - Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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