[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 227 (Friday, November 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 85208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28421]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF057


Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meetings.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). 
The members will discuss and provide advice on the NOAA Fisheries Draft 
National Bycatch Reduction Strategy.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2016, 2-4 p.m., 
Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: Public access is available at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
participate may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427-8034; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MAFAC was established by the Secretary 
of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all 
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the 
Department of Commerce. The charter and other information are located 
online at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/.

Matters To Be Considered

    The Committee is convening to discuss and finalize their 
recommendations on fisheries and living marine resource issues and 
priorities that should be addressed by the incoming Administration. 
Other administrative matters may be considered. This date, time, and 
agenda are subject to change.

Time and Date

    The meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2016, 2-4 p.m., Eastern 
Standard Time by conference call. Conference call information for the 
public will be posted at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/ by 
December 7, 2016.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Heidi Lovett, 301-427-8034 by 
December 7, 2016.

    Dated: November 21, 2016.
Jennifer Lukens,
Director for the Office of Policy, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-28421 Filed 11-23-16; 8:45 am]
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