Notice2023-06305
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
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Published
March 27, 2023
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Groundfish Committee via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18125-18126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06305]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC869]
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a public meeting of its Groundfish Committee via webinar to
consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to
the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
DATES: This webinar will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 9 a.m.
ADDRESSES: Webinar registration URL information: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4228038253685367648">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4228038253685367648</a>.
Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Agenda
The Groundfish Committee will meet receive recommendations from the
Recreational Advisory Panel and Groundfish Advisory Panel. They will
also receive an update on progress to develop metrics and indicators in
Amendment 23. The Committee will receive an update on progress to
revise the Council's ABC control rule for groundfish stocks and the
plan for a facilitated process between the Scientific and Statistical
Committee, Groundfish Committee, and Groundfish Plan Development Team
as well as receive an update on developing a transition plan for
Atlantic cod management from the current two management units to up to
five management units, including addressing allocation issues and
considering potential new measures to protect Atlantic cod spawning.
The Committee will also receive an update on developing alternatives on
how to address impacts of large swings in Canadian halibut catch in
U.S. halibut management as well as make
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recommendations to the Council, as appropriate. They will discuss Gulf
of Maine haddock and other items, as necessary.
Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject
of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted
to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues
arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action
under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public
has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to
address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting
will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the
recording is available upon request.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465-
0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: March 22, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-06305 Filed 3-24-23; 8:45 am]
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