Notice2024-07626
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; North Pacific Observer Safety and Security Survey
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Published
April 10, 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 70 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25249-25250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07626]
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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; North Pacific Observer Safety and Security Survey
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 June 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#400e0f01016e101201002e2f21216e272f36"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99d7d6d8d8b7c9cbd8d9f7f6f8f8b7fef6ef">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0759 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 Special Agent Jaclyn Smith, NOAA Fisheries Office of Law
Enforcement, 222 W 7th Ave. #10, Anchorage, AK 99513, 907-271-1869, or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#733912101f0a1d5d201e1a071b331d1c12125d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="571d36343b2e3979043a3e233f173938363679303821">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension and revision of an existing
information collection. The revision to the survey instrument will
allow the survey participants to specify to whom they reported unwanted
behavior. NMFS certified observers are a vital part of fisheries
management. Observers deploy to collect fisheries data in the field;
observers often deploy to vessels and work alongside fishers for weeks
and months at a time. The work environment observers find themselves in
can be challenging, especially if the observer finds themselves a
target for victim type violations such as sexual harassment,
intimidation, or even assault. The NOAA Fisheries Office of Law
Enforcement has primary jurisdiction to investigate violations of the
Magnuson Stevens Act. The Office of Law Enforcement prioritizes
investigations initiated from reports made by observers involving
assault, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, intimidation, and
other behaviors that may affect observers individually.
However, it is difficult for a person to disclose if they have been
a victim of a crime, and if law enforcement does not receive reports of
unwanted behavior then they cannot initiate an investigation. The true
number of observers who have experienced victim type crimes is unknown,
and the reasons why they do not report is also unclear. More
information is needed to understand how many observers per year
experience victim type crimes, and why they chose not to report to the
Office of Law Enforcement.
The Office of law Enforcement, Alaska Division, is conducting a
survey of observer who deploy under the North Pacific Observer Program
to determine the true number of observers who experienced victimizing
behavior during their deployments, and what factors prevented them from
reporting. Twenty questions, describing varying levels of behavior that
may violate the Magnuson Act, will determine if an observer has
experienced the behavior, if they reported the behavior, and to whom
the report was made. The survey will assess the specific impediments to
disclosure. This survey will launch on an annual basis. The results of
the survey will provide the Office of Law Enforcement a better
understanding of how often observers are victimized, which will enable
them to reallocate resources as needed, conduct more training for
observers to ensure they know how to report, conduct training to ensure
people understand what constitutes a victim crime, and to increase
awareness of potential victimizations. Additionally, the survey results
will help law enforcement understand the barriers to disclosure, so
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enforcement may begin to address these impediments so they no longer
prevent observers from disclosure.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected on a voluntary basis, via an electronic
survey to ensure anonymity. The survey will be offered to all observers
who deployed in the North Pacific Observer Program annually, starting
in 2025. Individual data will not be released for public use.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0759.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [extension and revision of a
current information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping and
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Magnuson Stevens Act.
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. 2024-07626 Filed 4-9-24; 8:45 am]
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