Notice2022-02993
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; West Coast Region Trawl Logbook
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Published
February 11, 2022
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 87, Number 29 (Friday, February 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8000-8001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02993]
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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; West Coast Region Trawl Logbook
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 April 12, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d899bcaab1bdb6b6bdf6acb0b7b5b9ab98b6b7b9b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a5b7e68737f74747f346e7275777b695a74757b7b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0782 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 Monica Falcon, National Marine Fisheries Service, 7600 Sand Point
Way NE, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-6349, (206) 526-6115 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f022021262c2e61292e232c20210f21202e2e61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d406263646e6c236b6c616e62634d63626c6c236a627b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a current information collection.
The success of fisheries management programs depends significantly
on the availability of fishery data. Currently, the states of
Washington, Oregon, and California administer a trawl logbook on behalf
of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and NOAA's National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The log used is a standard format
developed by the Council to collect information necessary to
effectively manage the fishery on a coast-wide basis. The trawl logbook
collects haul-level effort data including tow time, tow location, depth
of catch, net type, target strategy, and estimated pounds of fish
retained per tow. Each trawl log represents a single fishing trip. The
state of California repealed their requirement, effective April 1,
2019, therefore, NMFS created a federal requirement in order to not
lose logbook coverage from trawl vessels in California.
This federal requirement duplicates the logbook structure and
process that the state of California was using in order to minimize
disruption or confusion for fishery participants. Under this rule, NMFS
contracts with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)
to distribute and collect the same logbook these fishermen were using
previously. These data are used regularly by NMFS, the Pacific Fishery
Management Council, the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program, NMFS
Office of Law Enforcement, and the Coast Guard for fisheries management
and enforcement.
II. Method of Collection
Vessels using trawl gear in a state without a state requirement for
the completion and submission of the logbook are required to complete
and submit a logbook on their haul-level effort to the PSMFC. This
logbook is provided to these vessels by the PSMFC along with pre-
addressed stamped envelopes to return the completed logbooks every
month.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0782.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular Submission (extension of a currently
approved collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 21.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,536 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $63 for materials.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: The regulations at Sec. 660.13(a)(1) specify
reporting requirements for vessels using trawl gear in a state without
a state requirement for the completion and submission of a trawl
logbook.
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. 2022-02993 Filed 2-10-22; 8:45 am]
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