Notice2021-11998
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Permit Family of Forms
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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 30411-30412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11998]
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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; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Permit Family of Forms
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#beffdaccd7dbd0d0db90cad6d1d3dfcdfed0d1dfdf90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b4a6f79626e65656e257f6364666a784b65646a6a256c647d">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0327 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 Clifford Hutt, Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA Fisheries Highly
Migratory Species Management Division, at 301-427-8542 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d1e11141b1b53150809093d13121c1c531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d6b5babfb0b0f8bea3a2a296b8b9b7b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for the renewal and extension of a current
information collection, which includes both vessel and dealer permits.
Under the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
is responsible for management of the Nation's marine fisheries. In
addition, NMFS must comply with the United States' obligations under
the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). NMFS
issues permits to fishing vessels and dealers in order to collect
information necessary to comply with domestic and international
obligations, secure compliance with regulations, and disseminate
necessary information.
Regulations at 50 CFR 635.4 require that vessels participating in
commercial and recreational fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory
species (HMS) and dealers purchasing Atlantic HMS from a vessel obtain
a Federal permit issued by NMFS. This action addresses the renewal of
permit applications currently approved under PRA 0648-0327, including
both vessel and Atlantic Tunas Dealer permits. Vessel permits include
Atlantic Tunas (except Longline permits, which are approved under PRA
0648-0205), HMS Charter/Headboat, HMS Angling, and Swordfish General
Commercial permits. This action also includes the one-time requirement
for commercial vessels greater than 20 meters in length to obtain an
International Maritime Organization/Lloyd's Registry (IMO/LR) number.
The burden estimates in this renewal are being updated to reflect
increases in the number of permits issued each year, and a $6 increase
in the price of permits due to increased costs associated with
maintaining and executing the program.
II. Method of Collection
Methods of submittal include online, email, and mail.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0327.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 38,205.
Estimated Time per Response: Renewal of Atlantic Tunas Dealer
Permit application, 5 minutes; renewal applications for the following
vessel permits--Atlantic Tunas, HMS Charter/Headboat, HMS Angling, and
Swordfish General Commercial, 10 minutes; initial Atlantic Tunas Dealer
Permit application, 15 minutes; initial applications for the following
vessel permits--Atlantic Tunas, HMS Charter/Headboat, HMS Angling, and
Swordfish General Commercial, 35 minutes; One-time application for the
IMO/LP number, 30 minutes.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,730.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $978,013.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the Atlantic Tunas
Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to allow 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 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. 2021-11998 Filed 6-7-21; 8:45 am]
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