[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 1561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00392]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC647]


South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

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

ACTION: Notice of public scoping meetings.

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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold two virtual public scoping meetings pertaining to Amendment 46 to 
the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Snapper Grouper Resources in the 
South Atlantic Region. This amendment would establish a permit and 
education requirement for the private recreational component of the 
snapper grouper fishery.

DATES: The scoping sessions will take place via webinar January 30, 
2023 and February 6, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m., Eastern. See 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting addresses: The scoping meetings will be held via webinar. 
The webinars are open to members of the public. Information, including 
a link to webinar registration will be posted on the Council's website 
at: https://safmc.net/public-hearings-and-scoping/ as it becomes 
available.
    Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 
Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N Charleston, SC 29405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information 
Officer, SAFMC; phone: (843) 571-4366 or toll free: (866) SAFMC-10; 
fax: (843) 769-4520; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scoping documents, an online public comment 
form, and other materials will be posted to the Council's website at 
https://safmc.net/public-hearings-and-scoping/ 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 February 10, 
2023 by 5 p.m. in order to be included in the scoping record for the 
amendment. During the scoping meetings Council staff will provide an 
overview of actions being considered in the amendment. 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 46 to the Snapper Grouper FMP

    The Council is currently considering establishing a permit 
requirement for the private recreational component of the snapper 
grouper fishery. The Council is considering permitting options that 
would apply on a vessel or angler basis. In conjunction with 
establishing a permit, the Council is considering establishing an 
education requirement to obtain a permit. This education requirement 
may cover topics such as basic regulations, species identification, 
species found within the snapper grouper complex, and best fishing 
practices.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the 
Council office (see ADDRESSES) 5 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: January 6, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-00392 Filed 1-10-23; 8:45 am]
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