Notice2024-21067
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Queen Conch Reporting Form
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Published
September 17, 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 180 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76088-76089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21067]
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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; Queen Conch Reporting Form
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 18, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#105e5f51513e404251507e7f71713e777f66"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e30313f3f502e2c3f3e10111f1f50191108">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-XXXX in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are
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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 Orian Tzadik, Natural Resource Specialist, National Marine Fisheries
Service, Southeast Regional Office, USCG Air station Borinquen, 260
Guard Road, Aguadilla, PR 00603, (813)-906-0353, and
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#216e5340484f0f755b4045484a614f4e40400f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fdb28f9c9493d3a9879c999496bd93929c9cd39a928b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for a new collection of information. The
Protected Resources Division of the National Marine Fisheries Service's
Southeast Regional Office will be collecting Queen Conch (strombus
gigas) data under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended. Data will be requested via an online form that will be
provided to action agencies during the ESA Section 7 consultation
process. Federal action agencies will ensure a survey is conducted as a
condition of their permitted projects. Collection of monitoring data is
consistent with ESA Section 7 consultation requirements, to ensure
accurate reporting of ``take'' for listed species. The required
monitoring data collected through this form will be used to determine
if nearshore development projects are resulting in unanticipated
``take'' of queen conch, and cumulatively affecting species
distribution and habitat use within the species' range in the
southeastern United States. Data may also be important for estimating
the population of queen conch in various locations of its range.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected via an online form that will be shared by
the National Marine Fisheries Service.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission. This is a new information
collection.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations
conducting in-water construction activities under federal permits
within the range of Queen Conch in the southeastern United States.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
Estimated Time per Response: 9 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 33 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 to complete survey.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory, as condition of federally
permitted activity.
Legal Authority: Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
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,
Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-21067 Filed 9-16-24; 8:45 am]
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