Notice2024-10535
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Deep Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses
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Published
May 14, 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 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 41945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10535]
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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; Deep Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses
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 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#612f2e20204f313320210f0e00004f060e17"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aae4e5ebeb84faf8ebeac4c5cbcb84cdc5dc">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0145 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 Kerry Kehoe, Federal Consistency Specialist, 1305 East-West Highway,
10th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 240-560-8518,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aae1cfd8d8d384e1cfc2c5cfeac4c5cbcb84cdc5dc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a113f28282374113f32353f1a34353b3b743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for the extension of the currently approved
information collection. No changes have been made to the collection
requirements. NOAA's regulations at 15 CFR part 970 govern the issuing
and monitoring of exploration and production licenses under the Deep
Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The NOAA Office for Coastal
Management is responsible for approving and administering licenses. Any
persons seeking a license must submit certain information that allows
NOAA to ensure the applicant meets the standards of the Act. Licensees
are required to conduct monitoring and make reports, and they may
request revisions, transfers, or extensions of licenses. Information
required for the issuance and extension of licenses is provided to
fulfill statutory requirements to ensure that license applicants have
identified areas of interest for deep seabed hard mineral exploration
and production; developed plans for those activities; have the
financial resources available to conduct proposed activity; and have
considered the effects of the activity on the natural and human
environment. This information is used to determine whether licenses
should be granted or extended.
Exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits under the Deep
Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act are only for activities by U.S.
citizens in international waters. No license or permit applications
have been received since the early 1980s, and none are expected during
this collection period. Two exploration licenses issued in the early
1980s are held by Lockheed Martin Corporation. The licenses are subject
to annual reporting requirements and extension requests every five
years. No at-sea exploration is authorized under the licenses without
further authorization from NOAA.
II. Method of Collection
Submission may be made by on paper or by electronic transmission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0145.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Extension of a current information collection
without change.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
Estimated Time per Response: Annual report: 20 hours; extension
request: 250 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20 hours. For those years in
which an extension request must be made the estimated total annual
burden is 270 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $200 in record keeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to maintain or apply for
licenses.
Legal Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1441 et. seq.; 15 CFR part 970.
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 information collection requirement. 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. 2024-10535 Filed 5-13-24; 8:45 am]
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