Notice2021-24505
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; U.S. Fishermen Fishing in Russian Waters
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Published
November 9, 2021
Issuing agencies
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 214 (Tuesday, November 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62153-62154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24505]
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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; U.S. Fishermen Fishing in Russian Waters
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 January 10, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4100253328242f2f246f35292e2c2032012f2e20206f262e37"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="377653455e5259595219435f585a5644775958565619505841">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0228 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 Elizabethann Mencher, Foreign Affairs Specialist, National Marine
Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
301-427-8362, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d486164776c6f6879656c6363234068636e65687f4d63626c6c236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a3f1613001b181f0e121b141454371f1419121f083a14151b1b541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
National Marine Fisheries Service's Office of International Affairs
and Seafood Inspection is requesting an extension of a currently
approved information collection.
Regulations at 50 CFR part 300, subpart J, govern U.S. fishing in
the Economic Zone of the Russian Federation. Russian authorities may
permit U.S. fishermen to fish for allocations of surplus stocks in the
Russian Economic Zone. U.S. fishermen must submit permit application
information to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for
transmission to Russia. If Russian authorities issue a permit, the
vessel owner or operator must submit a permit abstract report to NMFS,
and also report 24 hours before leaving the U.S. Exclusive Economic
Zone (EEZ) for the Russian Economic Zone and 24 hours before re-
entering the U.S. EEZ after being in the Russian Economic Zone.
The permit application information is used by Russian authorities
to determine whether to issue a permit. NMFS uses the other information
to help ensure compliance with Russian and U.S. fishery management
regulations.
II. Method of Collection
Paper or electronic forms are used for applications. Submission of
copies of permits, vessel abstract reports, and departure and return
messages are provided by fax or email.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0228.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently
approved information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: One or less.
Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: 50 CFR part 300, subpart J.
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
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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. 2021-24505 Filed 11-8-21; 8:45 am]
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