Notices. Notice; public meetings
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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 052305B] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meetings. SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and its Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Committee; its Tilefish Committee; its Ecosystems Committee; and, its Executive Committee will hold public meetings.
DATES: The meetings will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, through Thursday, June 16, 2005. For specific dates, times, and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . ADDRESSES: *Meeting address* : This meeting will be at the Wyndham Hotel, 700 King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; telephone: 302-655-0400. *Council address* : Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 300 S. New Street, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: 302-674-2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: 302-674-2331, ext. 19.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items for the Council's committees and the Council itself are: on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee will meet to review the Monitoring Committee's recommendations for 2006 quota levels and associated management measures, and develop recommendations for 2006 quota specifications and associated management measures for Council consideration and action. The Tilefish Committee and its advisors will meet from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., to review and discuss comments received during the scoping process, review and discuss Amendment 1 options paper, and select management measures for inclusion in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS)in support of Amendment 1. On Wednesday, June 15, the Council will convene from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., to review the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee's recommendations and develop and adopt 2006 quota specifications and associated management measures; from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, the Council will approve the May Council meeting minutes and action items from the May Council meeting. The Council will also hear organizational and liaison reports, the Executive Director's report, and a report on the status of the MAFMC's FMPs. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Council will hold its first meeting for Framework 6 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass FMP to review options regarding sub-regionalization of state jurisdictions for the recreational fishery and utilization of multiple years for data analyses, and review and address compatibility with ASMFC's Addendum 17; from 3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., the Council will approve Framework 1 to the Spiny Dogfish FMP for submission to the Secretary; and, the Ecosystems Committee will meet from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., to review draft background information for the public meeting document. On Thursday, June 16, the Executive Committee will meet from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., to review the Statement of Operating Practices and Procedures
(SOPP)for needed changes; the Council will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., to develop and adopt multi-year quota specifications and associated management measures for surfclams and ocean quahogs; and at 11:30 a.m., will hear Committee reports, and entertain any new and/or continuing business. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the Council for discussion, these 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 Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council(s intent to take final actions to address such emergencies. 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 Collins (302-674-2331) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 24, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5-2697 Filed 5-26-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 052305C] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meetings. SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory entities will hold public meetings. DATES: The Council and its advisory entities will meet June 12-17, 2005. The Council meeting will begin on Monday, June 13, at 1 p.m., reconvening each day through Friday. All meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, June 13 to address litigation and personnel matters. The Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its scheduled business. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404; telephone: 650-570-5700. *Council address* : Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive Director; telephone: 503-820-2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Council agenda, but not necessarily in this order: A. Call to Order 1. Opening Remarks, Introductions 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Director's Report 4. Approve Agenda B. Administrative Matters 1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 2. Legislative Matters 3. Appointments to Advisory Bodies, Standing Committees, and Other Forums 4. Work Load Priorities and Draft September 2005 Council Meeting Agenda C. Groundfish Management 1. Preparatory Informational Briefing on Trawl Individual Quota
(TIQ)Program Development 2. Initial Consideration of Opening Date of California Shore-based Whiting Fishery 3. Groundfish Essential Fish Habitat
(EFH)Environmental Impact Statement - Final Preferred Alternative 4. Status of 2005 Groundfish Fisheries and Consideration of Inseason Adjustments 5. TIQ Program Development 6. Rebuilding Plan Revision Rules 7. Final Consideration of Inseason Adjustments, if necessary D. Salmon Management 1. Technical Basis for the Klamath River Fall Chinook Conservation Objective 2. Status Report on Reinitiation of Consultation for California Coastal Chinook E. Highly Migratory Species Management 1. NMFS Report 2. Draft Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution on Albacore Tuna 3. Status of Fisheries and Preliminary Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation
(SAFE)Report 4. Response to Overfishing of Bigeye Tuna 5. Exempted Fishing Permits 6. Management Regime for High Seas Longline Fishery F. Coastal Pelagic Species Management 1. Pacific Mackerel Harvest Guidelines for 2005/06 Fishery 2. Fishery Management Plan Amendment 11 - Sardine Allocation 3. SAFE Document and Five-Year EFH Review SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS *SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2005* Groundfish Advisory Subpanel-1 p.m. Groundfish Management Team-1 p.m. *MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005* Council Secretariat-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. Scientific and Statistical Committee-8 a.m. Special Session: Ocean Regime Shifts-9 a.m. Legislative Committee-9 a.m. Special Session: Rebuilding Plan Revision Rules Policy -10:30 a.m. Enforcement Consultants-5 p.m. *TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005* Council Secretariat-7 a.m. 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. Scientific and Statistical Committee-8 a.m. Enforcement Consultants-As necessary *WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005* Council Secretariat-7 a.m. 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. Groundfish Advisory Subpanel-8 a.m. Groundfish Management Team-8 a.m. Scientific and Statistical Committee-8 a.m. Enforcement Consultants-As necessary *THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005* Council Secretariat-7 a.m. 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. Enforcement Consultants-As necessary *FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005* Council Secretariat-7 a.m. California State Delegation-7 a.m. Oregon State Delegation-7 a.m. Washington State Delegation-7 a.m. Enforcement Consultants-As necessary Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this 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 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 Ms. Carolyn Porter at
(503)820-2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 24, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5-2696 Filed 5-26-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 051305C] Endangered Species; File No. 1518 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Receipt of application. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Carlos Diez, Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Abmientales de Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 9066600, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00906-6600, has applied in due form for a permit to take hawksbill ( *Eretmochelys imbricata* ) and green ( *Chelonia mydas* ) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before June 27, 2005. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 9721 Executive Center Drive North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432; phone (727)570-5301; fax (727)570-5320. Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this application should be mailed to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427-2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing email comments is *NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov* . Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: File No. 1518. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Opay or Amy Sloan, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222-226). The applicant proposes to annually capture up to 250 green and 320 hawksbill sea turtles to provide information on the ecology and population dynamics of these species. The research would take place in the waters surrounding Puerto Rico and its adjacent islands including Mona, Monito, Desecheo, Caja-de-Muertos, Vieques and Culebra. Researchers would identify marine habitat, determine distribution and abundance, determine sex ratios, evaluate the extent of ingestion of marine debris, determine growth rates and sexual maturity, and quantify threats. All turtles would be measured, weighed, tagged, and blood sampled. A subset of animals would be lavaged and have transmitters attached to them. The permit would be issued for 5 years. Dated: May 20, 2005. Stephen L. Leathery, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 05-10667 Filed 5-26-05; 8:45 am]
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