[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 165 (Monday, August 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 68403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19126]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XE223]


Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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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 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

DATES: The meeting will be held September 10-12, 2024. Daily start and 
end times are (in Alaska Time):
     Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
     Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
     Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting is being held at the Kodiak Area Native 
Association Marketplace, 111 Rezanof Dr. W, Kodiak, AK 99615. 
Conference call and webinar access information are available at: 
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/event/september-2024-marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-meeting. Public comment may be provided to MAFAC by 
one of the following methods: (1) submitting written comments in 
advance of the MAFAC public meeting to [email protected], with 
``September 2024 MAFAC'' in the subject line of the email message, or 
(2) providing oral public comment during the meeting at the time 
allotted on the posted agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant, 301-
427-8038, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 10(a)(2) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. appendix 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, summaries of prior meetings, and 
MAFAC recommendations and reports 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-ready fisheries and climate impacts to 
seafood businesses, industry, and communities in Alaska; climate 
science work in Alaska; equity and environmental justice; and 
recreational fisheries. MAFAC will also receive other NOAA Fisheries 
program updates and discuss various administrative and organizational 
matters.

Time and Date

    The meeting will be held September 10-12, 2024. Conference call and 
webinar access information are available at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/event/september-2024-marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-meeting. Daily start and end times are noted in the DATES 
section above.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests 
for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be 
directed to Katie Zanowicz, (301) 427-8038, by August 29, 2024.

    Dated: August 21, 2024.
Heidi Lovett,
Designated Federal Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-19126 Filed 8-23-24; 8:45 am]
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