[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 54 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 13360] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-6981] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Chapter II and VI [I.D. 031197B] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and its Large Pelagic Committee, Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Committee, Habitat Committee, Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Committee, and Comprehensive Management Committee will hold public meetings. DATES: The meetings will be held on April 1-3, 1997. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Brandywine Suites Hotel, 707 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; telephone: 1-800-756-0070. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 300 S. New Street, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: 302-674-2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David R. Keifer, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: 302-674-2331. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, April 1, the Large Pelagic Committee will meet from 10:00 a.m. until noon. The Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Committee will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Habitat Committee will meet from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Wednesday, April 2, the Council will meet from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Committee will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Comprehensive Management Committee will meet from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Thursday, April 3, the Council will meet from 8:00 a.m. until approximately noon. The purpose of these meetings is to review proposed changes to Federal regulations on large pelagics, discuss surfclam and ocean quahog research, discuss proposed essential fish habitat regulations, discuss joint venture and internal waters processing policies, discuss vessel replacement criteria, and other fishery management matters. The above agenda items may not be taken in the order in which they appear and are subject to change as necessary; other items may be added. The meetings may also be closed at any time to discuss employment or other internal administrative matters. Special Accommodations The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Joanna Davis at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting dates. Dated: March 13, 1997. Bruce Morehead, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 97-6981 Filed 3-19-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-F