Federal Register: October 26, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 208)

DOCID: FR Doc 01-27027

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

DOCUMENT ID: [I.D. 101601C]

NOTICE: NOTICES

ACTION: Meetings:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee; Public Meetings

DATES: The meetings are scheduled as follows:

1. November 6, 2001, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

2. November 7, 2001, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m.

3. November 8, 2001, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

Notice is hereby given of meetings of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) from November 68, 2001.

SUMMARY:

Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

As required by section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1982), notice is hereby given of meetings of MAFAC and MAFAC Subcommittees. MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on February 17, 1972, to advise the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. This Committee ensures that the living marine resource policies and programs of the Nation are adequate to meet the needs of commercial and recreational fisheries, and of environmental, state, consumer, academic, tribal, and other national interests.
Matters to Be Considered

November 6, 2001

General Overview, Administrative Issues, MagnusonStevens Act Reauthorization, and National Environmental Policy Act.

November 7, 2001

Ecosystem Management, Sustainability, Marine Protected Areas, Constituent Meeting.
November 8, 2001

Wrapup reports and adjournment.

Time will be set aside for public comment on agenda items. Special Accommodations

These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to MAFAC (see ADDRESSES).

Dated: October 22, 2001.
John Oliver,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations, National Marine Fisheries Service
[FR Doc. 0127027 Filed 102301; 2:38 pm] BILLING CODE 351022S

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Laurel Bryant, Designated Federal Official; telephone: (301) 7132259.