2023-22004. Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY:

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

ACTION:

Notice of open public meeting.

SUMMARY:

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

DATES:

The meeting will be November 14, 15, and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037; 202–448–1800. Meeting will also be by webinar and teleconference.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Katie (Denman) Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant; 301–427–8038; email: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

As required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given of a meeting of MAFAC. 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 summaries of prior meetings are located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/​topic/​partners/​marine-fisheries-advisory-committee.

Matters To Be Considered

The meeting time and agenda are subject to change. The meeting is convened to hear presentations and discuss policies and guidance on the following topics: climate science and management for climate-ready fisheries, budget communications and transparency, trade and seafood promotion activities, recreational fisheries, habitat restoration, and other program updates. MAFAC will discuss various administrative and organizational matters, and meetings of subcommittees and working groups will be convened.

Time and Date

The meeting will be November 14, 15, and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time, and will be accessible by webinar and teleconference. Access information for the public will be posted at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/​national/​partners/​marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-meeting-materials-and-summaries by October 30, 2023.

Special Accommodations

This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant, at (301) 427–8038, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

Dated: September 29, 2023.

Heidi Lovett,

Acting Designated Federal Officer, National Marine Fisheries Service.