Notice2024-29864
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Applications and Reports for Scientific Research and Enhancement Permits Under the Endangered Species Act
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Published
December 18, 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 243 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 102867-102868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29864]
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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; Applications and Reports for Scientific Research and
Enhancement Permits Under the Endangered Species Act
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#b9f7f6f8f897e9ebf8f9d7d6d8d897ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a44454b4b245a584b4a64656b6b246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0402 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 Rob Clapp, Section 7 Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries, 1201 NE Lloyd
Blvd. Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232, (503) 231-2314 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#01536e636473752f426d607171414f4e40402f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ac8f5f8ffe8eeb4d9f6fbeaeadad4d5dbdbb4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for renewal of an approved information
collection. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.) imposes prohibitions against the taking of threatened and
endangered species. Section 10 of the ESA allows permits authorizing
the taking of such species for research and enhancement purposes. The
corresponding regulations established procedures for persons to apply
for such permits. In addition, the regulations set forth specific
reporting requirements for such permit holders. The regulations thus
require two sets of information collections: (1) Applications for
research/enhancement permits, and (2) prescribed reports for such
permits once they are issued.
The required information is used to evaluate the impacts that
research and enhancement activities have on endangered species, to make
the determinations required by the ESA before issuing any such permit,
and to establish appropriate permit conditions. To issue permits under
ESA Section 10(a)(1)(A), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
must determine that (1) such exceptions were applied for in good faith,
(2) if granted and exercised, will not operate to the disadvantage of
such endangered species, and (3) will be consistent with the purposes
and policy set forth in Section 2 of the ESA. This collection is not
being revised in any way.
II. Method of Collection
Information may be collected through the internet, email, or paper
format.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0402.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission--extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Federal government; State, local, or tribal
governments; academic institutions; non-profit organizations;
businesses or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 176.
Estimated Time per Response: Permit applications, 12 hours; permit
modification requests, 6 hours; annual reports, 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 850.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $500 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531
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 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
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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. 2024-29864 Filed 12-17-24; 8:45 am]
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