Notice2024-05134
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Vessel and Gear Marking
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Published
March 11, 2024
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 89, Number 48 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17422-17423]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05134]
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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; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Vessel and Gear Marking
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 May 10, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#327356405b575c5c571c465a5d5f5341725c5d53531c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="024366706b676c6c672c766a6d6f6371426c6d63632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0373 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 Clifford Hutt, Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA Fisheries Highly
Migratory Species Management Division, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC3,
Silver Spring, MD 20910; 301-427-8542; or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c6f60656a6a22647978784c62636d6d226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8be8e7e2ededa5e3feffffcbe5e4eaeaa5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension of a current information
collection. These requirements apply to vessel owners in the Atlantic
highly migratory species (HMS) Fishery. Under current regulations at 50
CFR 635.6, fishing vessels permitted for Atlantic HMS fisheries must
display their official vessel numbers on their vessels. Flotation
devices and high-flyers attached to certain fishing gears must also be
marked with the vessel's official number to identify the vessel to
which the gear belongs. These requirements are necessary for
identification, law enforcement, and monitoring purposes.
Specifically, all vessel owners that hold a valid Atlantic HMS
permit under 50 CFR 635.4, other than an Atlantic HMS Angling permit,
are required to
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display their official vessel identification number. Numbers must be
permanently affixed to, or painted on, the port and starboard sides of
the deckhouse or hull and on an appropriate weather deck, so as to be
clearly visible from an enforcement vessel or aircraft. In block Arabic
numerals permanently affixed to or painted on the vessel in contrasting
color to the background. At least 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height for
vessels over 65 ft (19.8 m) in length; at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) in
height for all other vessels over 25 ft (7.6 m) in length; and at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) in height for vessels 25 ft (7.6 m) in length or
less.
Furthermore, the owner or operator of a vessel for which a permit
has been issued under Sec. 635.4 and that uses handline, buoy gear,
harpoon, longline, or gillnet, must display the vessel's name,
registration number or Atlantic Tunas, Atlantic HMS Angling, or
Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat permit number on each float attached to a
handline, buoy gear, or harpoon, and on the terminal floats and high-
flyers (if applicable) on a longline or gillnet used by the vessel. The
vessel's name or number must be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height in
block letters or arabic numerals in a color that contrasts with the
background color of the float or high-flyer.
II. Method of Collection
There is no form or information collected under this requirement.
Official vessel numbers issued to vessel operators are marked on the
vessel and on flotation gear, if applicable.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0373.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Non-profit institutions; State, local, or tribal
government; business or other for-profit organizations (vessel owners).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,212.
Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes to mark the vessel; 15
minutes each to mark highflyers, buoys, and floats.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,950 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $513,810.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the Atlantic Tunas
Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.)
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. 2024-05134 Filed 3-8-24; 8:45 am]
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