Notice2021-16152
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application and Certification Requirements for Distributors of NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts/NOAA Hydrographic Products
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Published
July 29, 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 143 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40814-40815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16152]
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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; Application and Certification Requirements for Distributors of
NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts/NOAA Hydrographic Products
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 September 27,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bdaffe9f2fef5f5feb5eff3f4f6fae8dbf5f4fafab5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="39785d4b505c57575c174d515654584a7957565858175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0508 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 CAPT Edward J. Van Den Ameele, Chief, Marine Chart Division, 1315
East-West Highway, N/CS 2, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (240) 431-1030,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#16537261776472385c38407778727378777b73737a73567879777738717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="440120332536206a0e6a12252a20212a252921212821042a2b25256a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for a revision and extension of a currently
approved information collection.
The National Ocean Service (NOS) Office of Coast Survey manages the
Certification Requirements for Distributors of NOAA Electronic
Navigational Charts (NOAA ENCs[supreg]). Electronic Navigational Charts
(ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation.
Originally designed
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for large commercial vessels using a sophisticated navigational
computer called an Electronic Chart Display and Information System
(ECDIS), ENCs are now also being used on simpler electronic chart
systems and ``chart plotters'' on many types of ships and by
recreational boaters. NOAA ENCs help provide real-time ship
positioning, as well as collision and grounding avoidance. NOAA
established a certification program for the re-distribution of official
NOAA ENCs in 15 CFR part 995 in order to ensure the quality and content
of official NOAA ENCs remains intact throughout the redistribution
process. The certification allows entities to download, redistribute,
repackage, or in some cases reformat, official NOAA ENCs and retain the
NOAA ENC's official status.
The recordkeeping and reporting requirements of 15 CFR part 995
form the basis for this collection of information. This information
allows the Office of Coast Survey to administer the regulation, and to
better understand the marketplace resulting in products to that meet
the needs of the customer in a timely and efficient manner.
II. Method of Collection
Responses from the Certified ENC Distributors are all electronic
and sent via email. All distributors have an Excel spreadsheet which
they submit for each quarter.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0508.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently
approved collection).
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; and business or other
for-profits organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour to provide a distribution
report four times a year.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: 15 CFR part 995.21.
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 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. 2021-16152 Filed 7-28-21; 8:45 am]
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