[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 27488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09304]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC966]
Council Coordination Committee Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (GMFMC) will
host a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC) consisting
of eight Regional Fishery Management Council (RFMC) chairs, vice
chairs, and executive directors and its subcommittees from May 23 to
May 25, 2023. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of
relevance to the Councils and NMFS, including issues related to the
implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Reauthorization Act (MSA), other topics of concern to the
RFMC, and decisions and follow-up activities.
DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to Thursday, May
25, 2023. Registration for the meeting will be 1 p.m.-5 p.m., EDT on
Monday, May 22, 2023. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., EDT on Tuesday,
May 23, 2023, and recess at 5:15 p.m. or when business is complete. The
meeting will reconvene at 9 a.m., EDT on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, and
recess at 5 p.m. or when business is complete. The meeting will
reconvene on the final day at 9 a.m., EDT on Thursday, May 25, 2023,
and adjourn by 12:30 p.m. or when business is complete.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting address: The meeting will take place at the Marriott
Beachside Hotel, 3841 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040;
telephone: (305) 296-8100. This meeting will also be broadcast via
webinar/phone. Connection details and public comment instructions will
be available at http://www.fisherycouncils.org/ccc-meetings/may-2023.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W
Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Carrie Simmons, Executive
Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813)
348-1630.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act (MSA) and 2007 Reauthorization Act (MSRA)
established the CCC by amending section 302 (16 U.S.C. 1852) of the
MSA. The committee consists of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive
directors of each of the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils
authorized by the MSA, or their proxies, other Council members or
staff. All sessions are open to the public and time will be set aside
for public comments at the end of each day and after specific sessions
at the discretion of the meeting Chair. The meeting Chair will announce
public comment times and instructions to provide comment at the start
of each meeting day. There will be opportunities for public comments to
be provided in-person and remotely via webinar. Updates to this
meeting, briefing materials, public comment instructions and additional
information will be posted when available at http://www.fisherycouncils.org/ccc-meetings/may-2023.
Proposed Agenda
Tuesday, May 23, 2023; 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m., EDT
1. Welcome and Introductions, Adoption of Agenda
2. NOAA Fisheries Update and FY 23/24 Priorities
3. NOAA Fisheries Science Updates
4. Gulf Council Highlights
5. Revised Draft: National Recreational Saltwater Policy
6. Budget and 2024 Outlook
7. Update on the Inflation Reduction Act
8. Climate Change and Fisheries
9. Update on Anti-harassment Policies and Training Opportunities
10. Public Comment
--Adjourn for the day
Wednesday, May 24, 2023; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., EDT
11. America the Beautiful Initiative
12. International Fisheries Issues
13. 7th Scientific Coordination Subcommittee (SCS) Report
14. Presentation on National Standard 1 Policy Technical Memo and Draft
Memo
15. Communications Subcommittee Report
16. Process for Establishing Fishing Regulations in Sanctuaries
17. Public Comment
--Adjourn for the day
Thursday, May 25, 2023; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., EDT
18. Legislative Outlook
19. Integration of the Endangered Species Act--Magnuson-Stevens Act
20. Marine Resource Education Program
21. CCC Workgroups/Subcommittees
22. 2024 CCC Meetings
23. Other Business and Wrap-Up
--Meeting Adjourns
The timing and order in which agenda items are addressed may change
as required to effectively address the issues. The CCC will meet as
late as necessary to complete scheduled business.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda
may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action
during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues
specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after
publication of this document 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 intent to
take final action to address the emergency.
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Kathy Pereira at the Gulf Council Office (see
ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: April 27, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-09304 Filed 5-1-23; 8:45 am]
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