[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 26252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11104]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA416


Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will 
convene a Sardine Research Planning Workshop that is open to the 
public.

DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, May 23, 2011 through Tuesday, 
May 24, 2011. Business will begin each day at 8 a.m., and conclude each 
day at 5 p.m. or until business for the day is completed.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at Best Western Inn by the Sea, 
7830 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kerry Griffin, Staff Officer; 
telephone: (503) 820-2280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The objectives of the Workshop are to: (1) 
Develop a coordinated synoptic sardine survey plan designed to compare 
the results of abundance estimates developed from different survey 
methods; (2) Improve collaborative research opportunities and 
coordination between the sardine industry and NMFS; and (3) Develop a 
proposed survey budget, timeframe, Principal Investigators, and 
operational requirements.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during this meeting. 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

    This meeting is 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 3, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-11104 Filed 5-5-11; 8:45 am]
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