[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31680-31681]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12320]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XI19


Notice of Public Meeting for the Joint Subcommittee on 
Aquaculture

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

ACTION: Notice of public meeting for the Joint Subcommittee on 
Aquaculture of the Committee on Science National Science and Technology 
Council.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the schedule and proposed agenda for a 
meeting of the Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (JSA) of the Committee 
on Science of the National Science and Technology Council. The JSA 
serves as the Federal interagency coordinating body to increase the 
overall effectiveness and productivity of Federal research, technology 
transfer, and assistance programs in support of a globally competitive, 
technologically advanced, and environmentally sound aquaculture 
industry in the United States. The meeting provides an opportunity for 
the subcommittee to discuss ongoing and planned activities in support 
of aquaculture development in the United States. The meeting will also 
provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and comment on 
JSA activities. The meeting is open to the public and participants are 
encouraged to register in advance. Participants must present valid 
photo identification to enter the building. More information is 
available at http://aquaculture.noaa.gov.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2008, from 8:30 
a.m. until 12:30 pm. e.s.t.

ADDRESSES: NOAA Headquarters Building 4, 1305 East-West Hwy., 
Room 1W611, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Jensen, United States Department 
of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension 
Service, 800 9th Street, Room 3409, Washington, DC (202) 401-6802, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture was 
created by the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-362, 94 
Stat. 1198, 16 U.S.C. 2801, et seq.) and is chaired by the Secretary of 
Agriculture (designee) with vice-chairs from the Department of Commerce 
and Department of the Interior. The purpose of the coordinating group 
is to increase the overall effectiveness and productivity of Federal 
aquaculture research, transfer, and assistance programs. In fulfilling 
this purpose the coordinating group:
    (1) Reviews the national needs for aquaculture research, transfer, 
and assistance;
    (2) Assesses the effectiveness and adequacy of Federal efforts to 
meet those national needs;

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    (3) Undertakes planning, coordination, and communication among 
Federal agencies engaged in the science, engineering, and technology of 
aquaculture;
    (4) Collects, compiles, and disseminates information on 
aquaculture;
    (5) Encourages joint programs among Federal agencies in areas of 
mutual interest; and;
    (6) Recommends specific actions on issues, problems, plans, and 
programs in aquaculture.
    The JSA addresses issues of national scope and importance and may 
form national task forces, working groups or special projects to 
facilitate a coordinated, systematic approach to addressing critical 
issues and needs. The JSA reports to the Committee on Science of the 
National Science and Technology Council.
    The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
Thursday, July 10, 2008--8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST

Agenda

    I. Overview of Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture Activities
    II. Reports from JSA Task Forces and Working Groups
    a. Working Group on Aquaculture Drugs, Vaccines and Pesticides
    b. National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force on Aquaculture
    c. National Aquaculture Research and Technology Task Force
    III. Reports on other Federal Interagency Initiatives
    IV. Questions and comments on JSA activities
    This meeting will be open to the public. Participants must have a 
valid photo ID to gain entrance to the building. Registration 
information and directions are available online at: http://aquaculture.noaa.gov.

    Dated: May 28, 2008.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator For Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-12320 Filed 6-2-08; 8:45 am]
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