Notice2021-20488
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Submission of Conservation Efforts To Make Listings Unnecessary Under the Endangered Species Act
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Published
September 22, 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 a request for extension of a currently approved information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52643-52644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20488]
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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; Submission of Conservation Efforts To Make Listings
Unnecessary Under the Endangered Species Act
AGENCY: National Oceanic and 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 a request for extension of a currently approved
information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
extension of an information collection must be received on or before
November 22, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e6f4a5c474b40404b005a4641434f5d6e40414f4f00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="763712041f1318181358021e191b1705361819171758111900">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0466 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 Lisa Manning, National Marine Fisheries Service at 301-427-8466 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d41647e6c23406c636364636a4d63626c6c236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1b5772687a35567a757572757c5b75747a7a357c746d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected
Resources, is sponsoring a request for extension of a currently
approved information collection.
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), determinations whether to
list species as endangered or threatened must be based on the best
scientific and commercial data available, including consideration of
those efforts, if any, being made by any state or foreign nation (or
any of their political subdivisions) to protect the particular species.
On March 28, 2003, NMFS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the
``Services'') announced a final policy on the criteria the Services
will use to evaluate certain conservation efforts by states, tribes,
and other non-federal entities when making listing determinations under
the ESA (68 FR 15100). The conservation efforts usually involve the
development of a conservation plan or agreement, procedures for
monitoring the effectiveness of the plan or agreement, and an annual
report.
The development of conservation plans could prevent some species
from becoming so imperiled that the only recourse is to add them to the
list of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act. The purpose of this policy is to encourage such plans and to give
applicants guidance about how NMFSs will evaluate such plans. This
policy identifies criteria for evaluating the certainty of
implementation and effectiveness of a conservation effort. NMFS
developed this policy to ensure consistent and adequate evaluation of
agreements and plans in making listing decisions and to help States and
other entities develop agreements and plans that will be adequate to
make listing species unnecessary.
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II. Method of Collection
NMFS does not require, but does accept, conservation plans and
reports electronically. NMFS has not developed a form to be used for
submission of plans or reports. In the past, NMFS has made plans and
annual reports from states available through the internet and plans to
continue this practice.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0466.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently
approved information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; State,
local or tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
Estimated Time per Response: 2,500 hours to complete each agreement
or plan that has the intention of making listing unnecessary; 320 hours
to conduct monitoring for successful agreements; and 80 hours to
prepare a report for successful agreements.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,300.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $150.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: ESA (16 U.S.C. 1533).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit NMFS 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 information collection request. 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. 2021-20488 Filed 9-21-21; 8:45 am]
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