[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 113 (Thursday, June 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 35637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12643]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XU011]


Meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). 
The members will hear presentations and discuss COVID-19 impacts on 
marine communities and agency operations, the E.O. Promoting American 
Seafood competitiveness and Economic Growth, seafood promotion and 
marketing in the U.S., and recommendations related to offshore wind 
citing and operations.

DATES: The meeting will be June 29, 12:30-5 p.m.; and June 30 and July 
1, 2020, 1-4:30 p.m., Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: Meeting is by webinar and teleconference.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi Lovett; NOAA Fisheries Office of 
Policy; (301) 427-8034; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of 
MAFAC. 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 MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings 
are located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/partners#marine-fisheries-advisory-committee.

Matters To Be Considered

    This meeting time and agenda are subject to change. The meeting is 
convened to hear presentations and updates and to discuss policies and 
guidance on the following topics: Impacts of COVID-19 on marine 
communities and agency operations, regulatory programs, and science 
operations; the new E.O. Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and 
Economic Growth; seafood promotion and marketing in the U.S.; and 
recommendations related to offshore wind citing and operations and 
reducing impacts for fishing and marine science operations. MAFAC will 
receive updates on the phase 2 work of Columbia Basin Partnership Task 
Force. MAFAC will discuss various administrative and organizational 
matters, and meetings of subcommittees and working groups will be 
convened.

Time and Date

    The meeting is scheduled for June 29, 12:30-5 p.m.; and June 30 and 
July 1, 2020, 1-4:30 p.m., Eastern Time by webinar and conference call. 
Access information for the public will be posted at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/partners/marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-meeting-materials-and-summaries by June 22, 2020.

    Dated: June 8, 2020.
Jennifer L. Lukens,
Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-12643 Filed 6-10-20; 8:45 am]
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