Notice2022-17634
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings
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Published
August 17, 2022
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold two public hearings via webinar pertaining to Amendment 51 and Amendment 52 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. These amendments address catch levels, sector allocations, and changes to management measures for the South Atlantic stocks of snowy grouper and golden tilefish, and modifications to recreational management measures for South Atlantic blueline tilefish.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50606-50607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17634]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC189]
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public hearings.
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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will
hold two public hearings via webinar pertaining to Amendment 51 and
Amendment 52 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper
Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. These amendments address
catch levels, sector allocations, and changes to management measures
for the South Atlantic stocks of snowy grouper and golden tilefish, and
modifications to recreational management measures for South Atlantic
blueline tilefish.
DATES: The public hearings will take place September 6 and 7, 2022,
beginning at 6 p.m., EDT. For specific dates and times, see
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The public hearings will be held via webinar. Information,
including a link to webinar registration will be posted on the
Council's website at: <a href="https://safmc.net/public-hearings-scoping-2/">https://safmc.net/public-hearings-scoping-2/</a> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#375c5e5a195e415245445859774456515a5419595243"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="076c6e6a296e716275746869477466616a6429696273">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public hearing documents, an online public
comment form, and other materials will be posted to the Council's
website at <a href="https://safmc.net/public-hearings-scoping-2/">https://safmc.net/public-hearings-scoping-2/</a> by August 23,
2022. Comments will be accepted through 5
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p.m. on September 9, 2022. During the hearings, Council staff will
provide an overview of actions being considered in each 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 51 to the Snapper Grouper FMP
The Council must adjust catch levels for snowy grouper in response
to the most recent stock assessment for the species in the region
conducted through the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR)
stock assessment process, SEDAR 36 Update (2020). The assessment
indicated the stock continues to be overfished and is undergoing
overfishing. A rebuilding plan is already in place for snowy grouper;
however, catch levels must be adjusted based on the new catch level
recommendations from the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee
(SSC). The Council is considering modifications to the overfishing
limit, acceptable biological catch, annual catch limit, sector
allocations, and recreational management and accountability measures.
Amendment 52 to the Snapper Grouper FMP
The stock of golden tilefish in the South Atlantic was most
recently assessed through SEDAR 66 (2020), which indicated the stock is
not overfished nor undergoing overfishing but is near the overfishing
threshold. The Council must adjust catch levels based on the new catch
level recommendations from the Council's SSC. The Council is
considering modifications to the overfishing limit, acceptable
biological catch, annual catch limit, sector allocations, commercial
management measures, and recreational accountability measures. The
Council is also considering modifications to South Atlantic blueline
tilefish recreational management and accountability measures.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the
Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 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: August 11, 2022.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-17634 Filed 8-16-22; 8:45 am]
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