[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 9 (Thursday, January 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 1940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00590]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XE385


Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meetings.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). 
The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the 
agenda below.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2016, 3-4:30 p.m., 
Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: Conference call. Public access is available at 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
attend may contact Heidi Lovett, (301) 427-8034; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MAFAC was established by the Secretary 
of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all 
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the 
Department of Commerce. The charter and other information are located 
online at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/.

Matters To Be Considered

    The Committee is convening to discuss and finalize two items for 
submission to the NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator: The findings 
of the retrospective analysis of endangered species recovery actions 
and factors that contribute to their success, and the continuation of 
the Aquaculture Task Force for a second year to complete its ongoing 
work. Other administrative matters may be considered. This agenda is 
subject to change.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to Heidi Lovett, 301-427-8034 by 
January 25, 2016.

    Dated: January 8, 2016.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00590 Filed 1-13-16; 8:45 am]
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