2018-17685. Meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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 approve work plans for their Commerce and Recreational Fisheries Subcommittees.

DATES:

The meeting will be September 6, 2018, 1-3 p.m., Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES:

There is no public access. Meeting is by conference call.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Heidi Lovett; NOAA Fisheries Office of Policy; [phone]; email: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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 MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings are located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/​topic/​partners#marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-.

Matters To Be Considered

The Committee is convening to discuss and approve topics and work plans for their Commerce and Recreational Fisheries Subcommittees for the coming year. Other administrative matters may be considered. This date, time, and agenda are subject to change.

Time and Date

The meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2018, 1-3 p.m., Eastern Time by conference call and webinar. 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 August 30, 2018.

Special Accommodations

These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to Heidi Lovett, [phone] by August 24, 2018.

Dated: August 13, 2018.

Jennifer L. Lukens,

Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National Marine Fisheries Service.