[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68569-68570]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22004]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD445]


Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Meeting

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 discuss and provide advice on issues outlined under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.

DATES: The meeting will be November 14, 15, and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 
p.m. eastern time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2121 P 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20037; 202-448-1800. Meeting will also be by 
webinar and teleconference.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie (Denman) Zanowicz, MAFAC 
Assistant; 301-427-8038; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 10(a)(2) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, 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 charter and summaries of prior meetings are 
located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/partners/marine-fisheries-advisory-committee.

Matters To Be Considered

    The meeting time and agenda are subject to change. The meeting is 
convened to hear presentations and discuss policies and guidance on the 
following topics: climate science and management for climate-ready 
fisheries, budget communications and transparency, trade and seafood 
promotion activities, recreational fisheries, habitat restoration, and 
other program updates. MAFAC will discuss various administrative and 
organizational matters, and meetings of subcommittees and working 
groups will be convened.

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Time and Date

    The meeting will be November 14, 15, and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 
p.m. eastern time, and will be accessible by webinar and 
teleconference. 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 October 30, 2023.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant, at (301) 427-
8038, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Dated: September 29, 2023.
Heidi Lovett,
Acting Designated Federal Officer, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-22004 Filed 10-3-23; 8:45 am]
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