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CFR Citation: 50 CFR Part 660

DOCUMENT ID: [I.D. 101503D]

NOTICE: PROPOSED RULES

ACTION: Meetings:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of public hearings.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings

DATES: The public hearings will be conducted between October 21, 2003 and November 23, 2003 (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific times, dates, and locations).

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene public hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Bottomfish and Groundfish Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region (Bottomfish FMP). The DEIS presents an overall picture of the environmental effects of the existing fishery activities as conducted under the Bottomfish FMP. In addition, the DEIS analyzes the biological, economic, and social impacts that would result from alternative regulatory regimes conducted under the FMP.

SUMMARY: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1. Kauai, HIMonday, October 27, 2003, from 79 p.m. at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, 4431 Nuhou St., Lihue, Kauai 96766;

2. Maui, HITuesday, October 28, 2003, from 79 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel, 170 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, Maui 96732;

3. Hilo, HIWednesday, October 29, 2003, from 79 p.m. at the University of HawaiiHilo Campus Center, 200 W. Kawaili St., Hilo, HI 96720.

4. Hawaii, HIThursday, October 30, 2003, from 79 p.m. at King Kamehameha Hotel, 755660 Plalani Rd., Kona, HI 96740;

5. American SamoaThursday, November 6, 2003, from 79 p.m. at the Department of Marine Resources and Wildlife Conference Room, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799;

6. Oahu, HIThursday, November 13, 2003, from 79 p.m. at the Fisherman's Wharf, 1009 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814;

7. Saipan, CNMIWednesday, November 19, 2003 from 79 p.m. at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multipurpose Building, Susupe, CNMI 96950;

8. Agana (Hagatna), GuamNovember 20, 2003 from 79 p.m. at the Guam Fishermen's Cooperative, Perez Marina, Hagatna, Guam 96932. Special Accommodations

These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, WPFMC,(808) 5228220 or (808)5228226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Dated: October 16, 2003.
Bruce C. Morehead,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 0326550 Filed 102003; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, WPFMC, at (808) 5228220.