[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54434-54435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21412]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB475]


South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings

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

ACTION: Notice of public hearings.

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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold four in-person public hearings pertaining to Amendment 32 to the 
Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources 
in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region. The amendment addresses 
modifications to the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia catch limits, 
possession limits, size limits, and framework procedure.

DATES: The public hearings will take place October 18-21, 2021. The 
public hearings will begin at 6 p.m., EST. For specific dates and 
times, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: 
    Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 
Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N Charleston, SC 29405.
    Meeting addresses: The public hearings will be held in Key West, 
FL; Jupiter, FL; Cocoa Beach, FL; and Jacksonville, FL. For specific 
locations, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information 
Officer, SAFMC; phone: (843) 571-4366 or toll

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free: (866) SAFMC-10; fax: (843) 769-4520; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public hearing documents, an online public 
comment form, and other materials will be posted to the Council's 
website at https://safmc.net/safmc-meetings/public-hearings-scoping-meetings/ as they become available. Written comments should be 
addressed to John Carmichael, Executive Director, SAFMC, 4055 Faber 
Place Drive, Suite 201, N Charleston, SC 29405. Written comments must 
be received by October 21, 2021, by 5 p.m. in order to be included in 
the public hearing record for the amendment.
    Please note, attendees will be expected to follow any current 
COVID-19 safety protocols as determined by the venue and each city. 
Such precautions may include wearing masks in the meeting room, room 
capacity restrictions, and social distancing. Masks may be removed 
while giving public testimony.
    During the hearings, Council staff will brief the public on the 
purpose and need of the amendment and provide an overview of actions 
being considered. Staff will answer clarifying questions on the 
presented information and the proposed actions. Following the 
presentation and questions, the public will have the opportunity to 
provide comments on the amendment.

Amendment 32 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagic FMP

    The Coastal Migratory Pelagics FMP, which includes Gulf of Mexico 
Migratory Group Cobia, is jointly managed by the South Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. 
The Councils are currently considering modifications to the Gulf of 
Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Catch Limits, Possession Limits, Size 
Limits, and Framework Procedure. The management area for Gulf Migratory 
Group Cobia includes the east coast of Florida.

Public Hearing Locations

    Monday, October 18, 2021: Harvey Governmental Center, 1200 Truman 
Ave., Key West, FL 33040; phone: (305) 289-6063;
    Tuesday, October 19, 2021: The River Center, Burt Reynolds Park, 
805 US Highway 1 Jupiter, FL 33477; phone: (561) 743-7123;
    Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 
North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931; phone: (321) 799-0003; 
and
    Thursday, October 21, 2021: Mudville Grill, 3105 Beach Blvd., 
Jacksonville, FL 32216; phone: (904) 398-4326.

Special Accommodations

    These hearings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the 
Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting.

    Note:  The times and sequence specified in this agenda are 
subject to change.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: September 28, 2021.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-21412 Filed 9-30-21; 8:45 am]
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