Notice2024-09881
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisheries
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Published
May 7, 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 89 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 38110]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09881]
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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; Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New
England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Commercial
Fisheries
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 July 8, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#276968666609777566674948464609404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c62636d6d027c7e6d6c42434d4d024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0636 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 Dr. Matthew J. Cutler, Social Scientist, NOAA/Northeast Fisheries
Science Center, 166 Water St., Woods Hole, MA 02543, (508-495-4731),
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4b9b5a0a0bcb1a3fab7a1a0b8b1a694babbb5b5fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1974786d6d717c6e377a6c6d757c6b5977767878377e766f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension to an approved collection. This
collection is currently approved for implementation in the New England,
Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico regions by NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Fisheries Science Center's
Social Sciences Branch (NEFSC-SSB) and Southeast Fisheries Science
Center Social Science Research Group (SEFSC-SSRG). The NEFSC and SEFSC
seek to conduct surveys to provide for the ongoing collection of social
and economic data related to the fishing industries in those states.
The purpose of this survey is to assess and track over time the social
and economic conditions of commercial fishing crews and hired captains
for which little is known. This survey will provide data on social and
economic impacts for this population and the changes in fisheries
because of regulatory changes. Data to be collected include demographic
information on crew, individual and community well-being, fishing
practices, job satisfaction, job opportunities, and attitudes toward
fisheries management.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Magnuson-Stevens
Conservation and Management Act (MSA) both contain requirements for
considering the social and economic impacts of fishery management
decisions. There is a need to understand how such fishery management
policies and programs will affect the social and economic
characteristics of those involved in the commercial fishing industry.
To help meet these requirements of NEPA and MSA, the NEFSC and SEFSC
will collect data on an ongoing basis to track how socio-economic
characteristics of fisheries are changing over time and the impact of
fishery management policies and programs implemented in New England,
Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico regions.
II. Method of Collection
This information will be collected through in-person intercept
interviews.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0636.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a current
information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals, households; business or other for-
profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 924.
Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 231 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: MSA and NEPA.
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. 2024-09881 Filed 5-6-24; 8:45 am]
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