Notice2023-13372
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Survey on Marine Mammal Deterrents
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Published
June 23, 2023
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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 the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 120 (Friday, June 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41081-41082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13372]
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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; NOAA Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Survey on Marine
Mammal Deterrents
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 August 22, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#692726282847393b282907060808470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="064849474728565447466869676728616970">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-XXXX 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 Katie Denman, Policy Analyst, National Marine Fisheries Service,
Office of Policy, 1325 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301)
427-8038, and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#345f55405d511a50515a59555a745a5b55551a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="553e34213c307b31303b38343b153b3a34347b323a23">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for a new information collection.
A recent summary of a series of marine mammal deterrent workshops
by NOAA Fisheries states, ``under a recent proposed rule, NOAA
Fisheries developed guidelines for deterring marine mammals under its
jurisdiction, and recommended specific measures for species listed
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The guidelines focus on how to
safely use deterrents to avoid injuring or killing marine mammals.
However, evaluation of the efficacy of each deterrent was beyond the
scope of the rulemaking process, and available data on deterrent
effectiveness is lacking.'' \1\
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\1\ (Raum-Suryan et al.) p. 1.
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Consequently, the Protected Resources Subcommittee of the Marine
Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) was asked to help NOAA Fisheries
narrow down the scope for assessing the effectiveness of the marine
mammal deterrents listed in the proposed guidelines and create a
decision making process to prioritize areas to begin characterizing the
effectiveness. To achieve this, the Subcommittee plans to rank relative
risk of expected losses from interactions with marine mammals by
various user groups nationwide, which will identify where the biggest
impacts of marine mammals are likely to be occurring. The information
for the relative risk and expected loss analysis will be generated
through a survey of five user groups (commercial fishermen,
recreational fishermen, tribal fishermen (inclusive of tribal nations
and other coastal indigenous populations), aquaculture operators, and
waterfront property managers (e.g. harbormasters and harbor facility
assistants)).
II. Method of Collection
The MAFAC will employ electronic technology to conduct and analyze
the survey through the open access and easy-to-use Google Forms
software. The link to the form can be shared widely by announcement on
the NOAA MAFAC website, through e-newsletters, email, and to the wide
spectrum of NOAA partners and constituents.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [New information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 150 individuals.
Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12.5 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: The Secretary of Commerce approved the
establishment of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC or
Committee) on December 28, 1970. The Committee was initially chartered
on February 17, 1971, and has been renewed periodically under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app. It has
been determined the Committee's continuance is in the public interest
in accordance with the duties and the laws imposed on the Department.
The Committee advises the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on all
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the
Department of Commerce. Specifically, the Committee draws on the
expertise of its members, its task forces, and other appropriate
sources, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
(NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), to evaluate and
recommend priorities and needed changes in national program direction.
Its objective is to ensure the Nation's living marine resource policies
and programs meet the needs of commercial and recreational fishermen,
aquaculture activities, and environmental, consumer, academic, tribal,
governmental, and other national interests.
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
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cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-13372 Filed 6-22-23; 8:45 am]
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