Notice2024-10537
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Marine Sanctuary Permits
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Published
May 14, 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. This notice pertains to a requested revision and extension of the approved collection of information for national marine sanctuary permits. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41943-41944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10537]
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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; National Marine Sanctuary Permits
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.
This notice pertains to a requested revision and extension of the
approved collection of information for national marine sanctuary
permits. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the collection to Office of Management
and Budget (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#cc82838d8de29c9e8d8ca2a3adade2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fc1c0cecea1dfddcecfe1e0eeeea1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0141 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 Sophie De Beukelaer, National Permit Coordinator, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, 99 Pacific Street, Building 455A,
Monterey, CA 93940, 831-583-8755, and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e0d110e16171b501a1b1c1b0b151b121f1b0c3e10111f1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1d2ced1c9c8c48fc5c4c3c4d4cac4cdc0c4d3e1cfcec0c08fc6ced7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for revision and extension of a currently approved
information collection by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
(ONMS). ONMS manages national marine sanctuaries pursuant to the
purposes and policies of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C.
1431 et seq.).
National marine sanctuary regulations at 15 CFR part 922 list
specific activities that are prohibited in national marine sanctuaries.
These regulations also state that otherwise prohibited activities may
be conducted if a permit is issued by ONMS. Persons desiring a permit
must submit an application (note that requests for baitfish permits and
Tortugas Ecological Reserve North Access permits require contacting
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and do not require a completed
ONMS permit application), and anyone obtaining a permit is generally
required to submit one or more reports on the activity allowed under
the permit. The recordkeeping and reporting requirements at 15 CFR part
922 form the basis for this collection of information.
This information is required by ONMS to protect and manage
sanctuary resources. The permit application collects information about
the proposed activities, the methods proposed to be used, the potential
effects to sanctuary resources, and information on the regulatory
review criteria at 15 CFR part 922. ONMS uses this information to
evaluate whether the proposed activities are consistent with the goals
and objectives of the sanctuary and the purposes and policies of the
NMSA.
Changes to this information collection include revisions to the
permit application and instructions to collect information about small
businesses to better assess the types of entities engaged in permitting
activities. The estimated number of permits issued per year also
changed from 424 to 567 to reflect the additional estimated permit
numbers if the various proposed national marine sanctuary designations
are finalized. In particular, this is based on adding an estimated
fifteen additional permits and about 59 certifications for the proposed
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (88 FR 58123, August 25,
2023), an estimated five additional permits for the proposed
designation of the National Marine Sanctuary for the Pacific Remote
Islands (88 FR 23624; April 18, 2023), an estimated five additional
permits for proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (88 FR
3334, January 19, 2023), an estimated five additional permits for
proposed Lake Erie Quadrangle National Marine Sanctuary (88 FR 32198,
July 18, 2023), an estimated nine permits for the proposed sanctuary in
the Hudson Canyon area (87 FR 38387, June 8, 2022), and increasing the
numbers of amendments and Tortugas access permits to reflect more
recent average permit numbers. The number of baitfish permits was
diminished by 35 permits and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
plans to phase out the bait fishing permits over the next three years
(87 FR 42800, July 18, 2022).
II. Method of Collection
Depending on the permit being requested, an application, reports,
and telephone calls may be required from applicants. Applications and
reports can be submitted via email, fax, or traditional mail.
Applicants are encouraged to use electronic means to apply for permits
and submit reports whenever possible.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0141.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (revision and extension of a
currently approved information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations;
individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; Federal
Government; State, local, or Tribal government.
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Estimated Number of Respondents: 567.
Estimated Time per Response: General permits and authorizations, 1
hour and 30 minutes; special use permits, 8 hours; historical resources
permits, 13 hours; baitfish permits, 25 minutes; permit amendments and
certifications, 30 minutes; voluntary registrations, 15 minutes;
appeals, 24 hours; Tortugas access permits, 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,307.75.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: There are no capital/start-
up or ongoing operation/maintenance costs associated with this
information collection. The submission of information under this
collection is primarily via email, phone, or fax and does not result in
additional costs to the public.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431 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. 2024-10537 Filed 5-13-24; 8:45 am]
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