Notice2024-20219
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements
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Published
September 9, 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 174 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 73071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20219]
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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; Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements
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 November 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#6d2c091f040803030843190502000c1e2d03020c0c430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="89c8edfbe0ece7e7eca7fde1e6e4e8fac9e7e6e8e8a7eee6ff">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0266 in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will
generally be posted on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> without change. 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 Jeff Weir, Director, Operations and Administration Division (OMI),
Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection, 1315 East West
Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282, (301) 427-8377 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d49eb1b2b2fa83b1bda694babbb5b5fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d399b6b5b5fd84b6baa193bdbcb2b2fdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for a revision and extension of an approved
information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
operates a voluntary fee-for- service seafood inspection program
(Program) under the authorities of the Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970. The regulations for the Program are
contained in 50 CFR part 260. The program offers inspection grading and
certification services, including the use of official quality grade
marks which indicate that specific products have been federally
inspected. Those wishing to participate in the program must request the
services and submit specific compliance information.
This collection is being revised to include the Surety Bond form,
which has been in use for decades, but was inadvertently omitted in
previous information collection requests.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms.
Methods of submittal include email and online portal submission of
electronic forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0266.
Form Numbers: 89-800, 89-801, 89-814.
Type of Review: Regular submission (revision and extension of a
current information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,012.
Estimated Time per Response: Contract Request, 5 minutes; Surety
Bond, 5 minutes; Inspection Request, 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 23,067.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $4,809 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended,
the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of
1970.
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 Request. 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,
Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-20219 Filed 9-6-24; 8:45 am]
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