2016-00590. Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

AGENCY:

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

ACTION:

Notice of open public meetings.

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, [phone]; email: [e-mail].

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.