Notice2023-02975
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS)
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Published
February 13, 2023
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 88, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9255-9256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02975]
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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; Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS)
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 14, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c52535d5d324c4e5d5c72737d7d327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c688898787e896948786a8a9a7a7e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0789 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 NOAA, Kelly Spalding, National VMS Program Manager, 1315 East West
Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Rm. 3207, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301-427-2300,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#046f6168687d2a77746568606d6a63446a6b65652a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c2a9a7aeaebbecb1b2a3aea6abaca582acada3a3eca5adb4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a currently approved information
collection. The current Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at title 50,
part 600, subpart Q, sets forth the requirements for Enhanced Mobile
Transceiver Units (EMTUs) to be type-approved by NMFS for use in
federal fisheries programs. These EMTUs can either be satellite-linked
systems or cellular-based hardware and software. Respondents for type-
approval of vessel monitoring system (VMS) satellite- or cellular-based
systems must submit a written type-approval request and electronic
copies of supporting materials that include certain required
information. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Law
Enforcement (OLE) uses the information submitted to assess whether an
EMTU or EMTU-C meets minimum technical specifications and can be
approved for use in the NMFS VMS program. The information currently
required to accompany an application for type-approval of VMS
satellite-based systems is set forth at 50 CFR 600.1502 through
600.1507. The information required for type-approval of VMS cellular-
based systems will be substantially similar and identical except where
specifically indicated (e.g., EMTU-Cs will not be required to report
the at-sea loss of communications signals, as proposed in 50 CFR
600.1503(e)(5)).
Information requested in the type-approval application for EMTU-Cs
and EMTUs includes the information identified in 50 CFR 600, subpart Q,
more specifically, 50 CFR 600.1501 through 600.1509. This identified
information is also embodied in the Type-Approval Matrix form
(available from NMFS OLE) that can be used by a respondent to more
easily organize and submit the required information in their type-
approval request to NMFS. The information will include information
regarding: Characteristics of the EMTU-C or EMTU, Associated entities
including manufacturer and sellers, Communication functionalities, Data
formats, Data transmission details, Latency requirements, Messaging
formats and transmission details, Electronic forms, Data security,
Customer service, Durability, and Applicant's data handling
requirements.
II. Method of Collection
Information will be collected electronically.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0789.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4.
Estimated Time per Response: Completion of an initial application:
80 hours. Changes to an existing type-approval: 8 hours. Response to a
type-approval revocation: 24 hours. Diagnostic and troubleshooting
support (as per type-approval): 166 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,458 hours.
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Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $5,200.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Legal Authority: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) requires that the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) and regional fishery management councils
prevent overfishing and requires the collection of reliable data
essential to the effective conservation, management, and scientific
understanding of the nation's fishery resources, including vessel
monitoring systems.
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. 2023-02975 Filed 2-10-23; 8:45 am]
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