Notice2021-11928
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program Progress Reports
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Published
June 8, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30444-30445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11928]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program Progress Reports
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before August 9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#044560766d616a6a612a706c6b696577446a6b65652a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bafbdec8d3dfd4d4df94ced2d5d7dbc9fad4d5dbdb94ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0472 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Janine Harris, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, Office of Habitat
Conservation, Restoration Center, 1315-East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910, (301-427-8625) or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0943686760676c2761687b7b607a4967666868276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="652f040b0c0b004b0d0417170c16250b0a04044b020a13">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a currently approved information
collection. The NOAA Restoration Center (NOAA RC) is sponsoring this
collection. NOAA RC provides technical and financial assistance to
identify, develop, implement, and evaluate community-driven habitat
restoration projects. Awards are made as grants or cooperative
agreements under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act of 2006, 16 U.S.C. 1891a and the Fish
and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661, as amended by the
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970.
The NOAA RC requires collection of specific information on habitat
restoration projects that we fund, as part of routine progress
reporting. Recipients of NOAA RC funds submit information such as
project location, restoration techniques used, species benefited, acres
restored, stream miles opened to access for diadromous fish, volunteer
participation, and other parameters.
The required information enables NOAA to track, evaluate and report
on coastal and marine habitat restoration and demonstrate
accountability for federal funds. This information is used to populate
a database of NOAA RC-funded habitat restoration. The database, with
its robust querying capabilities, is instrumental to provide accurate
and timely responses to NOAA, Department of Commerce, Congressional and
constituent inquiries. It also facilitates reporting by NOAA on the
Government Performance and Results Act ``acres restored'' performance
measure. Grant recipients are required by the NOAA Grants Management
Division to submit periodic performance reports and a final report for
each award; this collection stipulates the information to be provided
in these reports.
There are two progress report forms for simplicity. The Performance
Report Form focuses on tracking project implementation, milestones,
performance measures, monitoring, and expenditures. The Administrative
Form only applies to recipients with an award that will implement
multiple projects. It collects information on the administration of the
award, the number of projects supported by the award, and award
expenditures. The Project Performance Report and Administration Report
Forms and Example Report Form Instructions can be reviewed under the
Progress Reporting heading at <a href="https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/habitat-conservation/resources-noaa-restoration-center-applicants#progress-reporting">https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/habitat-conservation/resources-noaa-restoration-center-applicants#progress-reporting</a>.
II. Method of Collection
NOAA's preferred method of collection is submission of electronic
fillable forms attached to an award file in Grants Online, NOAA's award
management system.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0472.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or
Tribal government; business or other for profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 130.
Estimated Time per Response: Performance Report Form initial
reports, 9 hour 30 minutes; Performance Report Form semi-annual
reports, 5 hours 30 minutes; Performance Report Form final reports, 9
hours 45 minutes; Administrative Report Form initial reports, 6 hours;
Administrative Report Form semi-annual reports, 2 hours 45 minutes; and
Administrative Report Forms final reports, 5 hours 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,846.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act of 2006, 16 U.S.C. 1891a and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661, as amended by the Reorganization Plan
No. 4 of 1970.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we
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cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-11928 Filed 6-7-21; 8:45 am]
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