Notice2023-13771

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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Published
June 28, 2023

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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Abstract

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a two-day in-person meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 41908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13771]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD110]


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a two-day in-person meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, 
Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees 
(SSC).

DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, July 19 through Thursday, 
July 20, 2023. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EDT 
on Wednesday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EDT on Thursday.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Gulf Council office. 
Registration information will be available on the Council's website by 
visiting <a href="http://www.gulfcouncil.org">www.gulfcouncil.org</a> and clicking on the ``meeting tab''.
    Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W 
Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348-1630.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Rindone, Lead Fishery 
Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7c5ced6d999c5ded9d3d8d9d2f7d0c2dbd1d4d8c2d9d4dedb99d8c5d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f3d362e21613d26212b20212a0f283a23292c203a212c262361203d28">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, telephone: (813) 348-1630.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., EDT

    The meeting will begin with Introductions and Adoption of Agenda, 
Approval of Verbatim Minutes and Meeting Summary from the May 2-4, 
2023, meeting, and a review of the Scope of Work. The Committees will 
select an SSC Representative for the August 14-17, 2023, Gulf Council 
meeting in Austin, TX.
    Following, the Committees will review SEDAR 81: Gulf of Mexico 
Migratory Group Spanish Mackerel Operational Assessment; presentation 
and background documentation and references will be provided to support 
SSC discussion. The Committees will receive an update on Marine 
Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Cumulative Estimate Reporting 
and discuss Technical Guidance for National Standard 1 Reference Points 
and Status Determinations, with presentations, background documentation 
and references for SSC discussion. Public comment will be heard at the 
end of the day.

Thursday, July 20, 2023; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., EDT

    The Committees will review and discuss an Evaluation of Interim 
Analysis Process, Part 2, conclude discussions for SEDAR 81 Evaluation 
and Projections, and review the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group King 
Mackerel Interim Analysis; including presentations and background 
materials for SSC discussion.
    The Committees will receive public comment, if any before 
addressing any items under Other Business.

--Meeting Adjourns

    The meeting will also be broadcast via webinar. You may register 
for the webinar by visiting <a href="http://www.gulfcouncil.org">www.gulfcouncil.org</a> and clicking on the SSC 
meeting on the calendar.
    The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with 
other meeting materials will be posted on <a href="http://www.gulfcouncil.org">www.gulfcouncil.org</a> as they 
become available.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before the Scientific and Statistical Committees for discussion, in 
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action 
during this meeting. Actions of the Scientific and Statistical 
Committee will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in 
the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice that 
require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been 
notified of the Council's intent to take-action to address the 
emergency.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aid should be directed to Kathy Pereira, (813) 348-1630, at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: June 23, 2023.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-13771 Filed 6-27-23; 8:45 am]
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