Notice2021-26950
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pacific Islands Logbook Family of Forms
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Published
December 14, 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 237 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71043-71044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26950]
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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; Pacific Islands Logbook Family of Forms
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), 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 February 14, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8feeebfde6eae1e1eaa1fbe7e0e2eefccfe1e0eeeea1e8e0f9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="771613051e1219191259031f181a1604371918161659101801">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0214 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 Walter Ikehara, Fishery Information Specialist, NMFS Pacific Islands
Regional Office, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3a4b2bfa7b6a1fdbab8b6bbb2a1b293bdbcb2b2fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96e1f7fae2f3e4b8fffdf3fef7e4f7d6f8f9f7f7b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a> or (808) 725-5175.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for revision of a currently approved information
collection. The revision will merge the logbook and transshipment log
from the currently approved collection 0648-0462 Pacific Islands Coral
Reef Ecosystems Logbook and Reporting and the logbook from the
currently approved collection 0648-0577 Non-commercial Permit and
Reporting Requirements in the Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery
into the 0648-0214 information collection that includes logbook and
reporting from other Federally-managed fisheries in the Pacific Islands
Region (PIR). After this revision is approved, 0648-0462 and 0648-0577
will be discontinued.
Vessel operators or owners in Federally-managed fisheries in the
PIR are required to provide certain information about their fishing
activities, catch, and interactions with protected species by
submitting reports to NMFS, per 50 CFR part 665.14. These data are
needed to determine the condition of fish stocks and whether current
management measures are having the intended effects, to evaluate the
benefits and costs of changes in management measures, and to monitor
and respond to accidental takes of endangered and threatened species,
including seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals.
The reports are submitted using paper logbooks or electronic
logbooks (computer tablets or other devices) to the NMFS Pacific
Islands Fisheries Science Center. The Hawaii pelagic longline fishery
and large vessels (50 ft or longer) in the American Samoa pelagic
longline fishery will submit reports using electronic logbooks,
although paper logbooks will be used if there are equipment or
transmission failures. Electronic logbooks collect the same information
as paper logbooks. All other PIR fisheries use only paper logbooks.
Longline vessel operators are also required to submit pre-trip
notifications, including information on trip type,
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departure time, and transit through a protected species zone per 50 CFR
665.803. Other fisheries are required to submit notifications of trip
return, unloading, or sales reports per regulations in multiple
Subparts of 50 CFR 665.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents will report their catch using paper logbooks or
electronic logbooks. Methods of submittal include submission by mail or
facsimile for paper logbooks, and via the vessel monitoring system or
online for electronic logbook data. Notifications may be made by phone
or email.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0214.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular (Revision of a currently approved
collection of information).
Affected Public: Individuals or households, and small businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 667.
Estimated Time per Response: From 5 to 35 minutes per report or
notification, depending on type; average 16 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,926.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $663.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: 50 CFR 665.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department 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. 2021-26950 Filed 12-13-21; 8:45 am]
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