Notice2023-17733
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Diving Program
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Published
August 17, 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 158 (Thursday, August 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56010-56011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17733]
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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 Diving Program
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 October 16, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d896979999f6888a9998b6b7b9b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="125c5d53533c424053527c7d73733c757d64">[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 NOAA Diving Center Executive Officer, NOAA Diving Program, 7600 Sand
Point Way NE, Building 8, Seattle, WA 98115, 206-526-6460.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for approval of a collection currently in use
without OMB approval.
The NOAA Diving Program (NDP) is administered by the U.S.
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), and is headquartered at the NOAA Western Regional Center (WRC)
in Seattle, Washington. The NDP provides the guidelines, policy, and
training for all NOAA Divers, which includes all NOAA employees who
dive, as well as contractors and volunteers, among others, who conduct
diving operations.
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With more than 300 divers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) has the largest complement of divers of any
civilian federal agency. NOAA Divers conduct operations in our nation's
waters and beyond in support of NOAA's scientific research and
operations. They are called upon to work in various conditions ranging
from the warm, clear waters of a marine sanctuary, to the cold, murky
waters of a commercial harbor. The tasks NOAA Divers complete are as
varied as the waters they dive in, with most divers supporting projects
and research of the National Ocean Service (NOS), the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the Office of Marine and Aviation
Operations (OMAO).
NOAA Divers are required to maintain a high level of proficiency,
both in practice (in the water) and in theoretical understanding
(academic learning) in order to continue to dive at NOAA. In addition,
NOAA Divers must maintain medical fitness to dive and are required to
send their diving equipment out for maintenance as scheduled. If
requirements are not met, divers may become unauthorized to dive or
suspended. In order to become NOAA Divers, candidates must first submit
a diving physical to the NOAA Diving Medical Officers to determine if
they are medically fit to dive. After that, divers must complete
medical documentation annually to maintain authorization to dive. To
maintain fitness to dive, it is imperative that divers recognize the
need for a continual and aggressive exercise program that exceeds basic
health maintenance standards.
II. Method of Collection
Information will be collected electronically via email.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [information collection in use
without OMB approval].
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 483.
Estimated Time per Response: The time for response varies depending
on the collection instrument. The response times range from one minute
to two hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 214.5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $35,100. This is an upper
bound estimate that assumes that respondents providing a Report of
Medical History--Diver do not have private insurance. If all
respondents have private insurance, the estimated annual cost would be
approximately $1,750 which assumes a $35 co-pay.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority:
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 Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-17733 Filed 8-16-23; 8:45 am]
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