83_FR_7196 83 FR 7162 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

83 FR 7162 - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 34 (February 20, 2018)

Page Range7162-7165
FR Document2018-03413

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its Social Science Planning Committee (SSPC) meeting, 128th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting, 172nd Council meeting and its associated meetings to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. A portion of the Council's Executive, Budget and Legislative Standing Committee meeting will be closed to the public.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-03413]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG035


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public meetings, hearings, and a partially closed 
meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold its Social Science Planning Committee (SSPC) meeting, 128th 
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting, 172nd Council 
meeting and its associated meetings to take actions on fishery 
management issues in the Western Pacific Region. A portion of the 
Council's Executive, Budget and Legislative Standing Committee meeting 
will be closed to the public.

DATES: The meetings will be held between March 5 and March 16, 2018. 
For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The SSPC; 128th SSC; the Council's Pelagic and International 
Standing Committee and Executive, Budget and Legislative Standing 
Committee meetings will be held at the Council office, 1164 Bishop 
Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220. The 
172nd Council meeting will be held at the Laniakea YWCA, Fuller Hall, 
1040 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 538-7061. The 
Fishers Forum will be held at the Pomaika`i Ballrooms at Dole Cannery 
Iwilei, 735 Iwilei Rd., Honolulu, HI 96817, phone: (808) 369-8600.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, 
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SSPC meeting will be held between 1 p.m. 
and 5 p.m. on March 5, 2018. The 128th SSC meeting will be held between 
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 6-8, 2018. The Executive, Budget and 
Legislative Standing Committee meeting will be held on March 13, 2018, 
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The portion of the Executive, Budget and 
Legislative Standing Committee meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. will 
be closed to the public in accordance with Section 302(i)(3) of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The 
Pelagic and International Standing Committee will be held on March 13, 
2018, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The 172nd Council meeting will be held 
between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 14-16, 2018. On March 14, 2018, 
the Council will host a Fishers Forum between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. All 
times listed are local island times.
    Agenda items noted as ``Final Action Items'' refer to actions that 
result in Council transmittal of 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 MSA. In addition to the 
agenda items listed here, the Council and its advisory bodies will hear 
recommendations from Council advisors. An opportunity to submit public 
comment will be provided throughout the agendas. The order in which 
agenda items are addressed may change and will be announced in advance 
at the Council meeting. The meetings will run as late as necessary to 
complete scheduled business. Background documents will be available 
from, and written comments should be sent to, Kitty M. Simonds, 
Executive Director; Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 
Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 522-8220 or 
fax: (808) 522-8226.

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Agenda for the SSPC Meeting

Monday, March 5, 2018, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. New Emerging Issues by Region
    A. American Samoa
    B. CNMI
    C. Guam
    D. Hawaii
3. Review of the Draft 2017 Socioeconomic Module of the Annual Stock 
Assessment and Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) Report
4. Report on PIFSC Response to the External Review
5. Review and Update of SSPC Research Priorities
6. Recommendations
7. Other Business

Agenda for 128th SSC Meeting

Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Assignment of Rapporteurs
3. Status of the 127th SSC Meeting Recommendations
4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director
5. Insular Fisheries
    A. Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish Fishery
1. Report on the Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review (WPSAR) of the 
Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish Fishery
2. Stock assessment for the Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish 
Complex 2018, with Catch Projections Through 2022
    B. Options for Refining Precious Corals Essential Fish Habitat 
(EFH) (Initial Action Item)
    C. Updates to the Ecosystem Component Classification (Initial 
Action Item)
    D. Public Comment
    E. SSC Discussion and Recommendations
6. Program Planning and Research
    A. Report on the National Scientific Coordinating Subcommittee 
(SCS) Meeting 6
    B. Potential Ecosystem Indicators for Nearshore Fisheries
    C. Implementing Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) in the 
Western Pacific Region
    D. Updating the Management Strategy Evaluation Priorities
    E. Public Comment
    F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

7. Pelagic Fisheries
    A. Hawaii Longline Fisheries
1. Hawaii Annual Longline Fisheries Report
2. Framework for Managing Sea Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii 
Shallow-set Longline Fishery (Initial Action Item)
    B. U.S. Territory Longline Bigeye Specification (Final Action Item)
    C. American Samoa Longline Fisheries
1. American Samoa Annual Longline Fisheries Report
2. American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (Final Action Item)
    a. Report on American Samoa Cultural Fishing
3. American Samoa Swordfish Trip Limit (Final Action Item)
    D. Electronic Monitoring and Reporting
1. Electronic Monitoring in the Hawaii Longline Fisheries
2. Electronic Reporting in the Hawaii Longline Fisheries
3. Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) Observer Program Electronic 
Reporting
    E. International Fisheries
1. Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) 14 Outcomes
    F. Public Comment
    G. SSC Discussion and Action
8. Protected Species
    A. Report of the Albatross Workshop
    B. Report of the 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem 
Assessment Survey
    C. False Killer Whale Take Reduction Measures
    D. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection 
Act Actions
1. Insular False Killer Whale Critical Habitat
2. Insular False Killer Whale Recovery Plan
3. Coral Critical Habitat
4. Loggerhead Turtle Recovery Plan
5. Oceanic Whitetip Shark and Giant Manta Ray Listing Final Rules
6. Other Actions
    E. Public Comment
    F. SSC Discussion and Recommendations

Thursday, March 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

9. Other Business
    A. 129th SSC Meeting
    B. Updates From the Social Science Planning Committee
    C. Revisions to the SSC three year plan
10. Summary of SSC Recommendations to the Council

Agenda for the Executive, Budget and Legislative Standing Committee

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 noon (9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
CLOSED)

1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Report
3. 2018 Council Member Appointments
4. Update on Litigation (Closed Session--pursuant to MSA Sec.  
302(i)(3))
5. Meetings and Workshops
6. Council Family Changes
7. Standard Operating Policies and Procedures (SOPP) Changes
8. Other Issues
9. Public Comment
10. Discussion and Recommendations

Agenda for the Pelagic and International Standing Committee

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Introduction and Opening of Committee Meeting
2. American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (Final Action Item)
3. American Samoa Longline Swordfish Trip Limit (Final Action Item)
4. Framework for Managing Sea Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii 
Shallow-set Longline Fishery (Initial Action Item)
5. U.S. Territory Longline Bigeye Specification (Final Action Item)
6. Pelagics FEP Frameworks
    A. Amend Recommendation Made at the 161st Meeting to the Pelagic 
FEP Amendment To Establish a Framework for the Specification of WCPFC 
Catch and Effort Limits for U.S. Pelagic Fisheries in the Western 
Pacific Region To Include Other Measures, IATTC and any other RFMO 
legislation that authorizes implementation under the MSA (Final Action 
Item)
    B. Modification to US Participating Territory Catch and Effort 
Limit Amendment 7 Framework (Final Action Item)
7. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
    A. Advisory Panels
    B. Scientific & Statistical Committee
8. Other Issues
9. Public Comment
10. Committee Discussion and Action

Agenda for 172nd Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of the 172nd Agenda
3. Approval of the 171st Meeting Minutes
4. Executive Director's Report
5. Agency Reports

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    A. National Marine Fisheries Service
1. Pacific Islands Regional Office
    a. Status of Executive Order 13795 Review
2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Pacific Islands Section
    C. U.S. State Department
    D. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Status of Executive Order 13792 Review
    E. Enforcement
1. U.S. Coast Guard
2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Enforcement Section
    F. Legislative Standing Committee Recommendations
    G. Public Comment
    H. Council Discussion and Action
6. Hawaii Archipelago & Pacific Remote Island Areas
    A. Moku Pepa
    B. Legislative Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Issues
1. Report of Puwalu Umi
    E. Identifying Priority Areas for Effective Management of at least 
30% of Hawaii's Nearshore Waters
    F. Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish Fishery
1. Report on the Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish WPSAR
2. Stock Assessment for the Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish 
Complex 2018, with Catch Projections Through 2022
    G. SSC Review of the Terms of Reference for the WPSAR of the Kona 
crab benchmark assessment
    H. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    I. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Hawaii Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel
2. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    J. Public Comment
    K. Council Discussion and Action
7. Protected Species
    A. Report of the Albatross Workshop
    B. Report of the 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem 
Assessment Survey
    C. False Killer Whale Take Reduction Measures
    D. Updates on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection 
Act Actions
1. Insular False Killer Whale Critical Habitat
2. Insular False Killer Whale Recovery Plan
3. Coral Critical Habitat
4. Loggerhead Turtle Recovery Plan
5. Oceanic Whitetip Shark and Giant Manta Ray Listing Final Rules
6. Other Actions
    E. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panels
2. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    F. Public Comment
    G. Council Discussion and Action

Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 4 p.m.

Public Comment on Non-agenda Items

Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fishers Forum--Hawai`i Fisheries: Getting the Full Story

Thursday, March 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8. Program Planning and Research
    A. Updates on the Ecosystem Component Species Classification 
(Initial Action Item)
    B. Omnibus Amendment To Establish an Aquaculture Management Program 
(Initial Action Item)
    C. Options for Refining Precious Corals EFH (Initial Action Item)
    D. Report on the National SCS Meeting 6
    E. Potential Ecosystem Indicators for Nearshore Fisheries
    F. Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management in the Western Pacific 
Region
    G. Scoping Report on Non-Fishing Impacts to EFH
    H. Update on Regional Coastal Marine Spatial Planning/Ocean 
Planning Efforts
    I. Regional, National and International Outreach & Education
    J. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panels
2. Hawaii Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee
3. Joint Advisory Group
    a. CNMI
    b. Guam
4. Archipelagic Plan Team
5. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    K. Public Hearing
    L. Council Discussion and Action
9. Pelagic & International Fisheries
    A. Hawaii Longline Fisheries
1. Hawaii Annual Longline Fisheries Report
2. Framework for Managing Sea Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii 
Shallow-set Longline Fishery (Initial Action Item)
    B. U.S. Territory Longline Bigeye Specification (Final Action Item)
    C. Pelagics FEP Frameworks
1. Amend recommendation made at the 161st meeting to the Pelagic FEP 
Amendment to Establish a Framework for the Specification of WCPFC Catch 
and Effort Limits for U.S. Pelagic Fisheries in the Western Pacific 
Region To Include Other Measures, IATTC and Any Other RFMO Legislation 
That Authorizes Implementation Under the MSA (Final Action Item)
2. Modification to U.S. Participating Territory Catch and Effort Limit 
Amendment 7 Framework (Final Action Item)
    D. American Samoa Longline Fisheries
1. American Samoa Annual Longline Fisheries Report
2. American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (Final Action Item)
    a. Report on American Samoa Cultural Fishing
3. American Samoa Swordfish Trip Limit (Final Action Item)
    E. Update on Electronic Monitoring and Reporting
1. Electronic Monitoring in the Hawaii Longline Fisheries
2. Electronic Reporting in the Hawaii Longline Fisheries
3. PIRO Observer Program Electronic Reporting
    F. International Fisheries Meetings
1. WCPFC 14 Outcomes
2. SPRFMO 6 Outcomes
    G. Advisory Group Report and Recommendations
1. Advisory Panels
2. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    H. Pelagic & International Standing Committee Recommendations
    I. Public Hearing
    J. Council Discussion and Action
10. American Samoa Archipelago
    A. Motu Lipoti
    B. Fono Report
    C. Enforcement Issues
    D. Community Activities and Issues
1. Aunu`u Ice Machine
2. Report on Tuna Canneries
    a. StarKist Resumes Operations in November 2017
    b. Status of Tri-Marine STP Operations in American Samoa
3. ASG Fisheries Development Projects
    a. Malaloa Longline Dock Extension Project
    b. Tutuila and Manu`a Alia Repair
    c. Fishermen Training Program
    d. Working Alia Project and Loan Program Update
    e. Fagatogo Fish Market & Bottomfish Export
    E. Status of Manu`a Fishermen's Cooperatives
    F. American Samoa Marine Conservation Plan (Final Action Item)
    G. Education and Outreach
1. Report on Council Scholarship Students
2. Lunar Calendar
    H. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations

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1. American Samoa Archipelago Advisory Panel
2. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    I. Public Hearing
    J. Council Discussion and Action

Friday, March 16, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11. Mariana Archipelago
    A. Guam
1. Isla Informe
2. Legislative Report
3. Enforcement Issues
4. Community Activities and Issues
    a. Update on Territorial Science Initiative
    b. Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Spearfishing Data 
Collection Project
5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    B. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
1. Arongol Fal[uacute]/Asunton i Tano
2. Legislative Report
3. Enforcement Issues
4. Community Activities and Issues
5. Education and Outreach Initiatives
    C. Update on Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Management 
Plan and Sanctuary Request
    D. Update on CNMI Marinas and Minimum Size Regulations
    E. Advisory Group Reports and Recommendations
1. Mariana Archipelago FEP Advisory Panel
2. Scientific & Statistical Committee
    F. Public Comment
    G. Council Discussion and Action
12. Administrative Matters
    A. Council Member and Staff Annual Training on Standards of Conduct
    B. Financial Reports
    C. Administrative Reports
    D. Update on Information Inquiries and Responses
    E. Council Family Changes
1. Education Committee
2. SSC
    F. Report on the Winter CCC Meeting
    G. SOPP Changes
    H. Meetings and Workshops
    I. 2018 Council Member Appointments
    J. Other Business
    K. Executive and Budget Standing Committee Recommendations
    L. Public Comment
    M. Council Discussion and Action
13. Other Business
    Non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before 
the Council for discussion and formal Council action during its 172nd 
meeting. However, Council action on regulatory issues will be 
restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any 
regulatory issue arising after publication of this document that 
requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 
Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to 
take action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Requests 
for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be 
directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 (voice) or (808) 522-8226 
(fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: February 14, 2018.
Jeffrey N. Lonergan,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-03413 Filed 2-16-18; 8:45 am]
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7162 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 20, 2018 / Notices webinar invitations at least 24 hours in before this group for discussion, those Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite advance of each webinar. issues may not be the subject of formal 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) SEDAR address: South Atlantic action during this meeting. Action will 522–8220. The 172nd Council meeting Fishery Management Council, 4055 be restricted to those issues specifically will be held at the Laniakea YWCA, Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North identified in this notice and any issues Fuller Hall, 1040 Richards Street, Charleston, SC 29405; arising after publication of this notice Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 538– www.sedarweb.org. that require emergency action under 7061. The Fishers Forum will be held at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens the Pomaika‘i Ballrooms at Dole Byrd, SEDAR Coordinator, 4055 Faber Fishery Conservation and Management Cannery Iwilei, 735 Iwilei Rd., Place Drive, Suite 201, North Act, provided the public has been Honolulu, HI 96817, phone: (808) 369– Charleston, SC 29405; phone: (843) 571– notified of the intent to take final action 8600. 4366; email: julia.byrd@safmc.net. to address the emergency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Kitty SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf Special Accommodations M. Simonds, Executive Director, of Mexico, South Atlantic, and This meeting is accessible to people Western Pacific Fishery Management Caribbean Fishery Management with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary Council; phone: (808) 522–8220. Councils, in conjunction with NOAA aids should be directed to the SAFMC Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SSPC office (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 meeting will be held between 1 p.m. States Marine Fisheries Commissions, business days prior to the meeting. and 5 p.m. on March 5, 2018. The 128th have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) Note: The times and sequence specified in SSC meeting will be held between 8:30 process, a multi-step method for this agenda are subject to change. a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 6–8, 2018. determining the status of fish stocks in Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The Executive, Budget and Legislative the Southeast Region. The product of Standing Committee meeting will be the SEDAR webinar series will be a Dated: February 14, 2018. held on March 13, 2018, from 9 a.m. to report which compiles and evaluates Jeffrey N. Lonergan, 12 noon. The portion of the Executive, potential datasets and recommends Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Budget and Legislative Standing which datasets are appropriate for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Committee meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 10 assessment analyses, and describes the [FR Doc. 2018–03414 Filed 2–16–18; 8:45 am] a.m. will be closed to the public in fisheries, evaluates the status of the BILLING CODE 3510–22–P accordance with Section 302(i)(3) of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery projects future population conditions, Conservation and Management Act and recommends research and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (MSA). The Pelagic and International monitoring needs. Participants for Standing Committee will be held on SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric March 13, 2018, between 2 p.m. and 5 Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Administration p.m. The 172nd Council meeting will be Caribbean Fishery Management RIN 0648–XG035 held between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast March 14–16, 2018. On March 14, 2018, Regional Office, Highly Migratory Western Pacific Fishery Management the Council will host a Fishers Forum Species Management Division, and Council; Public Meetings between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. All times Southeast Fisheries Science Center. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries listed are local island times. Participants include: data collectors and Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Agenda items noted as ‘‘Final Action database managers; stock assessment Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Items’’ refer to actions that result in scientists, biologists, and researchers; Commerce. Council transmittal of a proposed constituency representatives including ACTION: Notice of public meetings, fishery management plan, proposed fishermen, environmentalists, and non- hearings, and a partially closed meeting. plan amendment, or proposed governmental organizations (NGOs); regulations to the U.S. Secretary of international experts; and staff of SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Commerce, under Sections 304 or 305 of Councils, Commissions, and state and Management Council (Council) will federal agencies. the MSA. In addition to the agenda hold its Social Science Planning items listed here, the Council and its The items of discussion in the Committee (SSPC) meeting, 128th Assessment webinar are as follows: advisory bodies will hear Scientific and Statistical Committee recommendations from Council 1. Participants will continue (SSC) meeting, 172nd Council meeting advisors. An opportunity to submit discussions to develop population and its associated meetings to take public comment will be provided models to evaluate stock status, estimate actions on fishery management issues in throughout the agendas. The order in population benchmarks, and project the Western Pacific Region. A portion of which agenda items are addressed may future conditions, as specified in the the Council’s Executive, Budget and change and will be announced in Terms of Reference. Legislative Standing Committee meeting advance at the Council meeting. The 2. Participants will recommend the will be closed to the public. meetings will run as late as necessary to most appropriate methods and configurations for determining stock DATES: The meetings will be held complete scheduled business. between March 5 and March 16, 2018. Background documents will be available sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES status and estimating population parameters. For specific times and agendas, see from, and written comments should be 3. Participants will prepare a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. sent to, Kitty M. Simonds, Executive workshop report and determine whether ADDRESSES: The SSPC; 128th SSC; the Director; Western Pacific Fishery the assessment(s) are adequate for Council’s Pelagic and International Management Council, 1164 Bishop submission for review. Standing Committee and Executive, Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, Although non-emergency issues not Budget and Legislative Standing phone: (808) 522–8220 or fax: (808) contained in this agenda may come Committee meetings will be held at the 522–8226. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Feb 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 20, 2018 / Notices 7163 Agenda for the SSPC Meeting A. Hawaii Longline Fisheries Agenda for the Executive, Budget and 1. Hawaii Annual Longline Fisheries Legislative Standing Committee Monday, March 5, 2018, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Report Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Framework for Managing Sea Turtle 2. New Emerging Issues by Region noon (9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. CLOSED) Interactions in the Hawaii Shallow- A. American Samoa set Longline Fishery (Initial Action 1. Administrative Report B. CNMI Item) 2. Financial Report C. Guam B. U.S. Territory Longline Bigeye 3. 2018 Council Member Appointments D. Hawaii Specification (Final Action Item) 4. Update on Litigation (Closed 3. Review of the Draft 2017 Session—pursuant to MSA C. American Samoa Longline Socioeconomic Module of the § 302(i)(3)) Fisheries Annual Stock Assessment and 5. Meetings and Workshops 1. American Samoa Annual Longline 6. Council Family Changes Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) Report Fisheries Report 4. Report on PIFSC Response to the 7. Standard Operating Policies and 2. American Samoa Large Vessel Procedures (SOPP) Changes External Review Prohibited Area (Final Action Item) 8. Other Issues 5. Review and Update of SSPC Research Priorities a. Report on American Samoa 9. Public Comment 6. Recommendations Cultural Fishing 10. Discussion and Recommendations 7. Other Business 3. American Samoa Swordfish Trip Limit (Final Action Item) Agenda for the Pelagic and Agenda for 128th SSC Meeting D. Electronic Monitoring and International Standing Committee Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 Reporting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1. Electronic Monitoring in the Hawaii p.m. Longline Fisheries 1. Introduction and Opening of 1. Introductions 2. Electronic Reporting in the Hawaii Committee Meeting 2. Approval of Draft Agenda and Longline Fisheries 2. American Samoa Large Vessel Assignment of Rapporteurs 3. Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) Prohibited Area (Final Action Item) 3. Status of the 127th SSC Meeting Observer Program Electronic 3. American Samoa Longline Swordfish Recommendations Reporting Trip Limit (Final Action Item) 4. Report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Director E. International Fisheries 4. Framework for Managing Sea Turtle 5. Insular Fisheries 1. Western Central Pacific Fisheries Interactions in the Hawaii Shallow- A. Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Commission (WCPFC) 14 Outcomes set Longline Fishery (Initial Action Bottomfish Fishery F. Public Comment Item) 1. Report on the Western Pacific Stock G. SSC Discussion and Action 5. U.S. Territory Longline Bigeye Assessment Review (WPSAR) of the 8. Protected Species Specification (Final Action Item) Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 A. Report of the Albatross Workshop 6. Pelagics FEP Frameworks Bottomfish Fishery B. Report of the 2017 Hawaiian A. Amend Recommendation Made at 2. Stock assessment for the Main Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem the 161st Meeting to the Pelagic Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Assessment Survey FEP Amendment To Establish a Bottomfish Complex 2018, with C. False Killer Whale Take Reduction Framework for the Specification of Catch Projections Through 2022 Measures WCPFC Catch and Effort Limits for B. Options for Refining Precious U.S. Pelagic Fisheries in the D. Updates on Endangered Species Corals Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Western Pacific Region To Include Act and Marine Mammal Protection (Initial Action Item) Other Measures, IATTC and any Act Actions C. Updates to the Ecosystem other RFMO legislation that 1. Insular False Killer Whale Critical authorizes implementation under Component Classification (Initial Habitat Action Item) the MSA (Final Action Item) 2. Insular False Killer Whale Recovery B. Modification to US Participating D. Public Comment Plan E. SSC Discussion and Territory Catch and Effort Limit 3. Coral Critical Habitat Amendment 7 Framework (Final Recommendations 4. Loggerhead Turtle Recovery Plan 6. Program Planning and Research Action Item) 5. Oceanic Whitetip Shark and Giant 7. Advisory Group Report and A. Report on the National Scientific Manta Ray Listing Final Rules Recommendations Coordinating Subcommittee (SCS) Meeting 6 6. Other Actions A. Advisory Panels B. Potential Ecosystem Indicators for E. Public Comment B. Scientific & Statistical Committee Nearshore Fisheries F. SSC Discussion and 8. Other Issues C. Implementing Ecosystem-Based Recommendations 9. Public Comment Fisheries Management (EBFM) in 10. Committee Discussion and Action Thursday, March 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to the Western Pacific Region 5 p.m. Agenda for 172nd Council Meeting D. Updating the Management Strategy 9. Other Business Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Evaluation Priorities E. Public Comment A. 129th SSC Meeting to 5 p.m. F. SSC Discussion and B. Updates From the Social Science 1. Welcome and Introductions Recommendations Planning Committee 2. Approval of the 172nd Agenda C. Revisions to the SSC three year 3. Approval of the 171st Meeting Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to plan Minutes 5 p.m. 10. Summary of SSC Recommendations 4. Executive Director’s Report 7. Pelagic Fisheries to the Council 5. Agency Reports VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Feb 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

7164 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 20, 2018 / Notices A. National Marine Fisheries Service E. Advisory Group Report and Western Pacific Region To Include 1. Pacific Islands Regional Office Recommendations Other Measures, IATTC and Any a. Status of Executive Order 13795 1. Advisory Panels Other RFMO Legislation That Review 2. Scientific & Statistical Committee Authorizes Implementation Under 2. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science F. Public Comment the MSA (Final Action Item) Center G. Council Discussion and Action 2. Modification to U.S. Participating B. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Territory Catch and Effort Limit Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 4 p.m. Pacific Islands Section Amendment 7 Framework (Final C. U.S. State Department Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Action Item) D. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. American Samoa Longline Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6 p.m. to 1. Status of Executive Order 13792 Fisheries 9 p.m. Review 1. American Samoa Annual Longline E. Enforcement Fishers Forum—Hawai‘i Fisheries: Fisheries Report 1. U.S. Coast Guard Getting the Full Story 2. American Samoa Large Vessel 2. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement Prohibited Area (Final Action Item) 3. NOAA Office of General Counsel, Thursday, March 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to a. Report on American Samoa Enforcement Section 5 p.m. Cultural Fishing F. Legislative Standing Committee 8. Program Planning and Research 3. American Samoa Swordfish Trip Recommendations A. Updates on the Ecosystem Limit (Final Action Item) G. Public Comment Component Species Classification E. Update on Electronic Monitoring H. Council Discussion and Action (Initial Action Item) and Reporting 6. Hawaii Archipelago & Pacific Remote B. Omnibus Amendment To Establish 1. Electronic Monitoring in the Hawaii Island Areas an Aquaculture Management Longline Fisheries A. Moku Pepa Program (Initial Action Item) 2. Electronic Reporting in the Hawaii B. Legislative Report C. Options for Refining Precious Longline Fisheries C. Enforcement Issues Corals EFH (Initial Action Item) 3. PIRO Observer Program Electronic D. Community Issues D. Report on the National SCS Reporting 1. Report of Puwalu Umi Meeting 6 F. International Fisheries Meetings E. Identifying Priority Areas for E. Potential Ecosystem Indicators for 1. WCPFC 14 Outcomes Effective Management of at least Nearshore Fisheries 2. SPRFMO 6 Outcomes 30% of Hawaii’s Nearshore Waters F. Ecosystem-Based Fisheries G. Advisory Group Report and F. Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Management in the Western Pacific Recommendations Bottomfish Fishery Region 1. Advisory Panels 1. Report on the Main Hawaiian Islands G. Scoping Report on Non-Fishing 2. Scientific & Statistical Committee Deep 7 Bottomfish WPSAR Impacts to EFH H. Pelagic & International Standing 2. Stock Assessment for the Main H. Update on Regional Coastal Marine Committee Recommendations Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Spatial Planning/Ocean Planning I. Public Hearing Bottomfish Complex 2018, with Efforts J. Council Discussion and Action Catch Projections Through 2022 I. Regional, National and International 10. American Samoa Archipelago G. SSC Review of the Terms of Outreach & Education A. Motu Lipoti Reference for the WPSAR of the J. Advisory Group Report and B. Fono Report Kona crab benchmark assessment Recommendations C. Enforcement Issues H. Education and Outreach Initiatives 1. Advisory Panels D. Community Activities and Issues I. Advisory Group Report and 2. Hawaii Regional Ecosystem Advisory 1. Aunu‘u Ice Machine Recommendations Committee 2. Report on Tuna Canneries 1. Hawaii Archipelago Fishery 3. Joint Advisory Group a. StarKist Resumes Operations in Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel a. CNMI November 2017 2. Scientific & Statistical Committee b. Guam b. Status of Tri-Marine STP J. Public Comment 4. Archipelagic Plan Team Operations in American Samoa K. Council Discussion and Action 5. Scientific & Statistical Committee 3. ASG Fisheries Development Projects 7. Protected Species K. Public Hearing a. Malaloa Longline Dock Extension A. Report of the Albatross Workshop L. Council Discussion and Action Project B. Report of the 2017 Hawaiian 9. Pelagic & International Fisheries b. Tutuila and Manu‘a Alia Repair Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem A. Hawaii Longline Fisheries c. Fishermen Training Program Assessment Survey 1. Hawaii Annual Longline Fisheries d. Working Alia Project and Loan C. False Killer Whale Take Reduction Report Program Update Measures 2. Framework for Managing Sea Turtle e. Fagatogo Fish Market & Bottomfish D. Updates on Endangered Species Interactions in the Hawaii Shallow- Export Act and Marine Mammal Protection set Longline Fishery (Initial Action E. Status of Manu‘a Fishermen’s Act Actions Item) Cooperatives 1. Insular False Killer Whale Critical B. U.S. Territory Longline Bigeye F. American Samoa Marine sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Habitat Specification (Final Action Item) Conservation Plan (Final Action 2. Insular False Killer Whale Recovery C. Pelagics FEP Frameworks Item) Plan 1. Amend recommendation made at the G. Education and Outreach 3. Coral Critical Habitat 161st meeting to the Pelagic FEP 1. Report on Council Scholarship 4. Loggerhead Turtle Recovery Plan Amendment to Establish a Students 5. Oceanic Whitetip Shark and Giant Framework for the Specification of 2. Lunar Calendar Manta Ray Listing Final Rules WCPFC Catch and Effort Limits for H. Advisory Group Reports and 6. Other Actions U.S. Pelagic Fisheries in the Recommendations VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Feb 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 20, 2018 / Notices 7165 1. American Samoa Archipelago document that requires emergency Act). The regulations implementing the Advisory Panel action under section 305(c) of the FMPs are located at 50 CFR part 622. 2. Scientific & Statistical Committee Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the The recordkeeping and reporting I. Public Hearing public has been notified of the Council’s requirements at 50 CFR part 622 form J. Council Discussion and Action intent to take action to address the the basis for this collection of Friday, March 16, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5 emergency. information. The NMFS Southeast p.m. Special Accommodations Region requires that all permitted fishing vessels must mark their vessel 11. Mariana Archipelago These meetings are accessible to with the official identification number A. Guam people with disabilities. Requests for or some form of identification. A 1. Isla Informe sign language interpretation or other 2. Legislative Report vessel’s official number, under most auxiliary aids should be directed to 3. Enforcement Issues regulations, is required to be displayed Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 4. Community Activities and Issues on the port and starboard sides of the (voice) or (808) 522–8226 (fax), at least a. Update on Territorial Science deckhouse or hull, and weather deck. In 5 days prior to the meeting date. Initiative addition, certain fisheries are required Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. to display their assigned color code. The b. Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Spearfishing Data Dated: February 14, 2018. official number and color code identify Collection Project Jeffrey N. Lonergan, each vessel and should be visible at 5. Education and Outreach Initiatives Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable distance from the sea and in the air. B. Commonwealth of Northern Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. These markings provide law Mariana Islands [FR Doc. 2018–03413 Filed 2–16–18; 8:45 am] enforcement personnel with a means to 1. Arongol Falú/Asunton i Tano BILLING CODE 3510–22–P monitor fishing, at-sea processing, and 2. Legislative Report other related activities, to ascertain 3. Enforcement Issues whether the vessel’s observed activities 4. Community Activities and Issues DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE are in accordance with those authorized 5. Education and Outreach Initiatives for that vessel. The identifying official C. Update on Marianas Trench Marine National Oceanic and Atmospheric number is used by NMFS, the United National Monument Management Administration States Coast Guard, and other marine Plan and Sanctuary Request agencies in issuing violations, D. Update on CNMI Marinas and Submission for OMB Review; prosecutions, and other enforcement Minimum Size Regulations Comment Request actions. Vessels that are authorized for E. Advisory Group Reports and The Department of Commerce will particular fisheries are readily Recommendations submit to the Office of Management and identified, gear violations are more 1. Mariana Archipelago FEP Advisory Budget (OMB) for clearance the readily prosecuted, and this allows for Panel following proposal for collection of more cost-effective enforcement. 2. Scientific & Statistical Committee information under the provisions of the In addition to vessel marking, F. Public Comment Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. requirements that fishing gear be G. Council Discussion and Action Chapter 35). marked are essential to facilitate 12. Administrative Matters Agency: National Oceanic and enforcement. The ability to link fishing A. Council Member and Staff Annual Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). gear to the vessel owner is crucial to Training on Standards of Conduct Title: Southeast Region Vessel and enforcement of regulations issued under B. Financial Reports Gear Identification Requirements. the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens C. Administrative Reports OMB Control Number: 0648–0358. Act. The marking of fishing gear is also D. Update on Information Inquiries Form Number(s): None. valuable in actions concerning damage, and Responses Type of Request: Regular (revision loss, and civil proceedings. The E. Council Family Changes and extension of a currently approved requirements imposed in the Southeast 1. Education Committee information collection). Region are for coral aquacultured live 2. SSC Number of Respondents: 7,825. rock; golden crab traps; mackerel gillnet F. Report on the Winter CCC Meeting Average Hours per Response: Vessel floats; spiny lobster traps; black sea bass G. SOPP Changes marking: 45 minutes. Gear marking: pots; and buoy gear. H. Meetings and Workshops Aquacultured live rocks, 10 seconds I. 2018 Council Member each; golden crab traps, 2 minutes each; Affected Public: Business and other Appointments spiny lobster traps, 7 minutes each; sea for profit organizations; individuals and J. Other Business bass pots, 16 minutes each; and households. K. Executive and Budget Standing mackerel gillnets, and buoy gear, 20 Frequency: On occasion. Committee Recommendations minutes each. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. L. Public Comment Burden Hours: 51,070. M. Council Discussion and Action Needs and Uses: The National Marine This information collection request 13. Other Business Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow Non-emergency issues not contained Region manages the U.S. fisheries in the the instructions to view Department of in this agenda may come before the exclusive economic zone of the Commerce collections currently under sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Council for discussion and formal Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South review by OMB. Council action during its 172nd Atlantic regions under various fishery Written comments and meeting. However, Council action on management plans (FMPs). The regional recommendations for the proposed regulatory issues will be restricted to fishery management councils prepared information collection should be sent those issues specifically listed in this the FMPs pursuant to the Magnuson- within 30 days of publication of this document and any regulatory issue Stevens Fishery Conservation and notice to OIRA_Submission@ arising after publication of this Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. 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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of public meetings, hearings, and a partially closed meeting.
DatesThe meetings will be held between March 5 and March 16, 2018. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FR Citation83 FR 7162 
RIN Number0648-XG03
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