Notice2021-24252
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review Workshops Advisory Panel
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November 5, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
NMFS solicits nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Workshops Advisory Panel, also known as the "SEDAR Pool." The SEDAR Pool is comprised of a group of individuals who may be selected to consider data and advise NMFS regarding the scientific information, including but not limited to data and models, used in stock assessments for oceanic sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. Nominations are being sought for 5-year appointments (2022-2027). Individuals with definable interests in the recreational and commercial fishing and related industries, environmental community, academia, and non-governmental organizations will be considered for membership on the SEDAR Pool.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 212 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61163-61164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24252]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XB510]
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Highly Migratory
Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review Workshops Advisory Panel
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; nominations for shark stock assessment advisory panel.
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SUMMARY: NMFS solicits nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory
Species (HMS) Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Workshops
Advisory Panel, also known as the ``SEDAR Pool.'' The SEDAR Pool is
comprised of a group of individuals who may be selected to consider
data and advise NMFS regarding the scientific information, including
but not limited to data and models, used in stock assessments for
oceanic sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean
Sea. Nominations are being sought for 5-year appointments (2022-2027).
Individuals with definable interests in the recreational and commercial
fishing and related industries, environmental community, academia, and
non-governmental organizations will be considered for membership on the
SEDAR Pool.
DATES: Nominations must be received on or before December 6, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations and request the SEDAR Pool
Statement of Organization, Practices, and Procedures electronically via
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#673422232635491708080b270908060649000811"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7122343530235f011e1e1d311f1e10105f161e07">[email protected]</span></a>.
Additional information on SEDAR and the SEDAR guidelines can be
found at <a href="http://sedarweb.org/">http://sedarweb.org/</a>. The terms of reference for the SEDAR
Pool, along with a list of current members, can be found at <a href="https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/southeast-data-assessment-and-review-and-atlantic-highly">https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/southeast-data-assessment-and-review-and-atlantic-highly</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karyl Brewster-Geisz, (301) 425-8503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Atlantic HMS shark fisheries are managed
under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). The 2006
Consolidated Atlantic HMS Fishery Management Plan (2006 Consolidated
HMS FMP) and its amendments are implemented by regulations at 50 CFR
part 635 under the Magnuson-Stevens Act and the Atlantic Tunas
Convention Act (ATCA; 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.).
Background
Section 302(g)(2) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act states that each
Council shall establish such advisory panels as are necessary or
appropriate to assist it in carrying out its functions under the Act.
For the purposes of this section, NMFS applies the above provision to
Atlantic HMS management (See section 304(g)(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Act, which provides that the Secretary will
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prepare Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for HMS and consult with
Advisory Panels under section 302(g) for such FMPs). As such, NMFS has
established the SEDAR Pool under this section. The SEDAR Pool currently
consists of 30 individuals, each of whom may be selected to review data
and advise NMFS regarding the scientific information, including but not
limited to data and models, used in stock assessments for oceanic
sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. While
the SEDAR Pool was created specifically for Atlantic oceanic sharks, it
may be expanded to include other HMS, as needed.
The primary responsibility of individuals in the SEDAR Pool is to
review, at SEDAR workshops, the scientific information (including but
not limited to data and models) used in stock assessments that are used
to advise NMFS about the conservation and management of Atlantic HMS,
specifically but not limited to, Atlantic sharks. Individuals in the
SEDAR Pool, if selected for a particular workshop, may participate in
the various data, assessment, and review workshops during the SEDAR
process of any HMS stock assessment. In order to ensure that the review
is unbiased, individuals who participated in a data and/or assessment
workshop for a particular stock assessment will not be allowed to serve
as SEDAR Pool reviewers for the same stock assessment. However, these
individuals may be asked to attend the review workshop to answer
specific questions from the reviewers concerning the data and/or
assessment workshops. Members of the SEDAR Pool may serve as members of
other Advisory Panels concurrent with, or following, their service on
the SEDAR Pool.
Procedures and Guidelines
A. Participants
The SEDAR Pool is comprised of individuals representing the
commercial and recreational fishing communities for Atlantic sharks,
the environmental community active in the conservation and management
of Atlantic sharks, and the academic community that have relevant
expertise either with sharks and/or stock assessment methodologies for
marine fish species. In addition, individuals who may not necessarily
work directly with sharks, but who are involved in fisheries with
similar life history, biology, and fishery issues may be part of the
SEDAR Pool. Members of the SEDAR Pool must have demonstrated experience
in the fisheries, related industries, research, teaching, writing,
conservation, or management of marine organisms. The distribution of
representation among the interested parties is not defined or limited.
Additional members of the SEDAR Pool may also include
representatives from each of the five Atlantic Regional Fishery
Management Councils, each of the 18 Atlantic states, both the U.S.
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and each of the relevant interstate
commissions: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.
If NMFS requires additional members to ensure a diverse pool of
individuals for data or assessment workshops, NMFS may request
individuals to become members of the SEDAR Pool outside of the annual
nomination period.
SEDAR Pool members serve at the discretion of the Secretary. Not
all members will attend each SEDAR workshop. Rather, NMFS will invite
certain members to participate at specific stock assessment workshops
dependent on their ability to participate, discuss, and offer
scientific input and advice regarding the species being assessed.
NMFS is not obligated to fulfill any requests (e.g., requests for
an assessment of a certain species) that may be made by the SEDAR Pool
or its individual members. Members of the SEDAR Pool who are invited to
attend stock assessment workshops will not be compensated for their
services but may be reimbursed for their travel-related expenses to
attend such workshops.
B. Nomination Procedures for Appointments to the SEDAR Pool
Member tenure will be for 5 years. Nominations are sought for terms
beginning early in 2022 and expiring in 2027. Nomination packages
should include:
1. The name, address, phone number, and email of the applicant or
nominee;
2. A description of the applicant's or nominee's interest in
Atlantic shark stock assessments or the Atlantic shark fishery;
3. A statement of the applicant's or nominee's background and/or
qualifications; and
4. A written commitment that the applicant or nominee shall
participate actively and in good faith in the tasks of the SEDAR Pool,
as requested.
C. Meeting Schedule
Individual members of the SEDAR Pool meet to participate in stock
assessments at the discretion of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
NMFS. Stock assessment timing, frequency, and relevant species will
vary depending on the needs determined by NMFS and SEDAR staff. In 2022
and continuing through 2023, NMFS intends to complete a research track
assessment for the hammerhead shark species in the hammerhead shark
management group. During an assessment year, meetings and meeting
logistics will be determined according to the SEDAR Guidelines. All
meetings are open for observation by the public.
Dated: November 2, 2021.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-24252 Filed 11-4-21; 8:45 am]
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