Notice2024-29755
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Planning, Protection or Restoration
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Published
December 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 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 102114-102115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29755]
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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; Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Planning, Protection
or Restoration
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 February 18, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7f9f8f6f699e7e5f6f7d9d8d6d699d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99d7d6d8d8b7c9cbd8d9f7f6f8f8b7fef6ef">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0459 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 Elaine Vaudreuil, Program Analyst, NOAA Ocean Service, 1305 East-
West Hwy, 202-936-6008, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#da9fb6bbb3b4bff48cbbafbea8bfafb3b69ab4b5bbbbf4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e5b727f77707b30487f6b7a6c7b6b77725e70717f7f30797168">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
NOAA's Office for Coastal Management requests the extension of a
currently approved information collection. NOAA has, or is given,
authority under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), annual
appropriations or other authorities, to issue funds to coastal states,
localities or other recipients for planning, conservation, acquisition,
protection, restoration, or construction projects. The required
information enables NOAA to implement the Coastal and Estuarine Land
Conservation Program (CZMA section 307A), under its current or future
authorization, and facilitate the review of similar projects under
different, but related, authorities, including the National Estuarine
Research Reserve System (CZMA section 315) Land Acquisition and
Construction program, the Coastal Zone Management Program's low-cost
acquisition and construction program (CZMA section 306A), the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act, or other authorities.
This collection covers the development of state coastal land
conservation plans, and collection of information specifically needed
for applying for and carrying out land acquisition, restoration and
construction projects, such as: appraisals, property surveys and site
plans, legal documentation such as deeds, easements and/or plats, and
information needed for environmental compliance reviews. Such
information is collected from project applicants or sub-recipients,
which are typically state or local government agencies, but may also
include nongovernmental or Tribal organizations.
The information will be used in evaluating project proposals,
reviewing the location and impact of proposed activities, documenting
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other
applicable statutes, and conducting due diligence on market value,
title encumbrances, property boundaries, proper recording of legal
instruments. No changes are proposed to the collection.
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II. Method of Collection
Electronic formats are the preferred method for submitting Coastal
and Estuarine Land Conservation Planning, Protection or Restoration
(CELCP) plans, land conservation project applications, performance
reports and other required materials. However, respondents may submit
materials in electronic or paper formats. Project applications are
normally submitted electronically via <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>, but may be submitted
by mail in paper form if electronic submittal is not a viable option.
Methods of submittal for plans, performance reports or other required
materials primarily include electronic submittal via email, secure file
transfer, or eRA Commons, with submittal of paper forms or electronic
files by mail if necessary.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0459.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently
approved information collection).
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government; not-for-profit
institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 55.
Estimated Time per Response: CELCP Plans, 120 hours to develop, 35
hours to revise or update; project application and checklist, 20 hours;
semi-annual and annual reporting, 5 hours each.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,455.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $55 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1451, 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,
Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-29755 Filed 12-16-24; 8:45 am]
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