Notice2023-00392
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
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Published
January 11, 2023
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold two virtual public scoping meetings pertaining to Amendment 46 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Snapper Grouper Resources in the South Atlantic Region. This amendment would establish a permit and education requirement for the private recreational component of the snapper grouper fishery.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 1561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00392]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC647]
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public scoping meetings.
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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will
hold two virtual public scoping meetings pertaining to Amendment 46 to
the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Snapper Grouper Resources in the
South Atlantic Region. This amendment would establish a permit and
education requirement for the private recreational component of the
snapper grouper fishery.
DATES: The scoping sessions will take place via webinar January 30,
2023 and February 6, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m., Eastern. See
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting addresses: The scoping meetings will be held via webinar.
The webinars are open to members of the public. Information, including
a link to webinar registration will be posted on the Council's website
at: <a href="https://safmc.net/public-hearings-and-scoping/">https://safmc.net/public-hearings-and-scoping/</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#0d66646023647b687f7e62634d7e6c6b606e23636879"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="503b393d7e39263522233f3e102331363d337e3e3524">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scoping 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-and-scoping/">https://safmc.net/public-hearings-and-scoping/</a> as they become
available. Written comments should be addressed to John Carmichael,
Executive Director, SAFMC, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N
Charleston, SC 29405. Written comments must be received by February 10,
2023 by 5 p.m. in order to be included in the scoping record for the
amendment. During the scoping meetings Council staff will provide an
overview of actions being considered in the 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 46 to the Snapper Grouper FMP
The Council is currently considering establishing a permit
requirement for the private recreational component of the snapper
grouper fishery. The Council is considering permitting options that
would apply on a vessel or angler basis. In conjunction with
establishing a permit, the Council is considering establishing an
education requirement to obtain a permit. This education requirement
may cover topics such as basic regulations, species identification,
species found within the snapper grouper complex, and best fishing
practices.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the
Council office (see ADDRESSES) 5 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: January 6, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-00392 Filed 1-10-23; 8:45 am]
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