Notice2024-27651
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Data Collections To Support Comprehensive Economic and Socio-Economic Evaluations of the Fisheries in Regions of the United States Affected by Catastrophic Events
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Published
November 26, 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 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93278-93279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27651]
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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; Data Collections To Support Comprehensive Economic and Socio-
Economic Evaluations of the Fisheries in Regions of the United States
Affected by Catastrophic Events
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 January 27, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f2bcbdb3b3dca2a0b3b29c9d9393dc959d84"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0eeefe1e18ef0f2e1e0cecfc1c18ec7cfd6">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0767 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 Dr. Joe Terry, Office of Science and Technology, 1315 East-West
Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282, (858) 454-2547,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0cacfc58ed4c5d2d2d9e0cecfc1c18ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="046e6b612a706176767d446a6b65652a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for extension of a currently approved information
collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of
Science and Technology's Economics and Social Analysis Division seeks
to conduct as-needed data collections to support mandated comprehensive
economic and socio-economic evaluations of the fisheries in regions of
the United States affected by catastrophic events. The six NMFS
Fisheries Science Centers will assist in conducting the proposed
collections.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
includes the following requirement (see SEC. 315(c)), ``Within 2 months
after a catastrophic regional fishery disaster the Secretary [of
Commerce] shall provide the Governor of each State participating in the
program a comprehensive economic and socio-economic evaluation of the
affected region's fisheries to assist the Governor in assessing the
current and future economic viability of affected fisheries, including
the economic impact of foreign fish imports and the direct, indirect,
or environmental impact of the disaster on the fishery and coastal
communities.'' The MSA permits the proposed collection, and NMFS would
conduct it under the MSA.
This collection will provide information that NMFS will use to
produce the comprehensive economic and socio-economic evaluation
required by the MSA. For a rapid catastrophic event, such as a
hurricane, NMFS seeks to collect data on the immediate and long-term
disruption and impediments to recovery of normal business practices to
the commercial and recreational fishing industries, including fishing
dependent businesses. In addition, for an ongoing event, such as a
pandemic or red tide that lingers for many months in the same
region(s), NMFS seeks to collect data quarterly to semi-annually as
needed to evaluate the ongoing event. NMFS would collect the data from
commercial and recreational for hire fishermen, fish dealers, seafood
processors, bait and tackle shops, and boat repair/marine supply/other
associated businesses.
NMFS will use the data to prepare the required economic and socio-
economic evaluations and to improve research and analysis of potential
fishery management actions by understanding the immediate, quarterly or
semi- annual, and/or long-term compounding effects of catastrophic
events on the commercial and recreational fishing industries and the
communities most dependent on those industries. The frequency of
reporting will be from one to four times a year for each catastrophic
event.
II. Method of Collection
NMFS will use a combination of in- person, telephone and video call
interviews, as well as mail and internet surveys, to collect the
required information.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0767.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission. Extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households and business or other
for- profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,184.
Estimated Time per Response: Regional surveys of fishing
operations: 30 minutes; Regional surveys of other fishing related
businesses: 30 minutes; National surveys of fishing operations: 20
minutes; and National surveys of other fishing related businesses: 20
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,200 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act SEC. 315(c).
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
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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. 2024-27651 Filed 11-25-24; 8:45 am]
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