Notice2024-09484
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization Under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
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Published
May 2, 2024
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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 89, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35812-35813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09484]
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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; Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization Under
Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
AGENCY: National Oceanic and 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 July 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d698999797f886849796b8b9b7b7f8b1b9a0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7f9f8f6f699e7e5f6f7d9d8d6d699d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0293 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 Jaclyn Taylor, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of
Protected Resources, 1315 East West Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Silver Spring,
MD 20910-3282, 301-427-8402 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#602a01030c190e4e3401190c0f12200e0f01014e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="337952505f4a5d1d67524a5f5c41735d5c52521d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Office of Protected
Resources sponsors this information collection and is requesting
renewal of the currently approved collection.
Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requires any
commercial fisherman operating in Category I and II fisheries to
register for a certificate of authorization that will allow the
fisherman to take marine
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mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations. Category I and II
fisheries are those identified by NOAA as having either frequent or
occasional takings of marine mammals. All states have integrated the
NMFS registration process into the existing state fishery registration
process and vessel owners do not need to file a separate federal
registration. If applicable, vessel owners will be notified of this
simplified registration process when they apply for their state or
Federal permit or license. A valid certificate of authorization
protects the vessel owner from prosecution under the MMPA for violation
of the moratorium on taking marine mammals. The information needed to
register or update a commercial fishery authorization is found at 50
CFR 229.4
II. Method of Collection
Fishermen's information is imported directly into the Marine Mammal
Authorization Program (MMAP) from their state. If they do not have a
state or Federal fishery permit or license, fishermen can request a
MMAP registration form (OMB no. 0648-0293) from their NMFS regional
office and mail or email the registration form.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0293.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a current
information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Time per Response: Initial registration 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,555 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs and application fees.
Respondent's Obligation: Required for participants in Category I
and II fisheries to lawfully take marine mammals' incidental to fishing
operations.
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.; MMPA.
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. 2024-09484 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
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