Notice2021-15100
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings
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July 16, 2021
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Abstract
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting Mid-Atlantic fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, with options to participate in person or virtually. Portions of the meeting will be conducted jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Bluefish Management Board, Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board, and Interstate Fisheries Management Program Policy Board.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 134 (Friday, July 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37744-37745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15100]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XB241]
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meetings.
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SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will
hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting Mid-Atlantic
fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This will be conducted
as a hybrid meeting, with options to participate in person or
virtually. Portions of the meeting will be conducted jointly with the
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Bluefish Management
Board, Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board, and
Interstate Fisheries Management Program Policy Board.
DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, August 9, 2021, from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, August
12, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For agenda details, see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be a hybrid meeting offering both in-person
and virtual options for attending the meeting. Council members, other
meeting participants, and members of the public will have the option to
participate in person at the Notary Hotel, located at 21 N Juniper St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19107, or via Webex webinar. Webinar connection
information can be accessed at <a href="http://www.mafmc.org">www.mafmc.org</a>.
Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N
State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive
Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302)
526-5255. The Council's website, <a href="http://www.mafmc.org">www.mafmc.org</a> also has details on the
meeting location, proposed agenda, webinar information, and briefing
materials.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the agenda,
though agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be
noted on the Council's website when possible.)
Monday, August 9, 2021
Bluefish 2022-23 Specifications
Review recommendations from the Scientific and Statistical
Committee (SSC), Monitoring Committee, Advisory Panel, and staff and
adopt specifications for 2022-23.
ASMFC Bluefish Fishery Management Plan Review (Bluefish Board
only).
Summer Flounder 2022-23 Specifications
Review recommendations from the SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory
Panel, and staff and adopt specifications for 2022-23.
Scup 2022-23 Specifications
Review recommendations from the SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory
Panel, and staff and adopt specifications for 2022-23.
Black Sea Bass 2022-23 Specifications
Review recommendations from the SSC, Monitoring Committee, Advisory
Panel, and staff and adopt specifications for 2022-23.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Recreational Harvest Control Rule Framework/Addendum (Framework Meeting
#1)
Review and approve initial range of alternatives and discuss next
steps.
Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Summer Flounder Management
Strategy Evaluation
Review core group recommendations and determine MSE objectives and
alternatives.
Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational
Allocation Amendment
Consider approval of any Council/Board proposals for additional
alternatives.
North Atlantic Right Whales
Presentation on Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team Scoping
for Risk Reduction Measures for Atlantic Trap/Pot and Gillnet
Fisheries.
Council Awards and Acknowledgements
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Swearing In of New and Reappointed Council Members
Election of Officers
Golden Tilefish--Multi-Year Specifications Framework--Meeting #2
Review recommendations for golden tilefish specifications from the
Advisory Panel, SSC, Monitoring Committee, and staff and recommend any
changes to (previously set) 2022 golden tilefish specifications if
necessary.
Approve 2023-24 golden tilefish specifications.
Review alternatives and approve Framework document for submission
(final action).
Atlantic Mackerel Specifications and/or Emergency Action
Review assessment results and consider specifications and/or
requesting emergency action pending rebuilding plan modification.
Atlantic Mackerel Rebuilding Modifications Framework--Meeting #1
Review options for revised rebuilding plan and set range of
alternatives and request additional options and analysis if needed.
Joint Council-SSC Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Business Session
Committee Reports; Executive Director's Report (approve revised
NTAP charter); Organization Reports; and Liaison Reports.
Continuing and New Business
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act),
those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these
meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically
identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of
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this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c),
provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take
final action to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Kathy Collins at the Council Office, (302) 526-
5253, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: July 12, 2021.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-15100 Filed 7-15-21; 8:45 am]
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