Notice2025-05484
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pacific Islands Protected Species Workshop Participant Registration Form
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Published
March 31, 2025
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 90, Number 60 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14248-14249]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05484]
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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; Pacific Islands Protected Species Workshop Participant
Registration 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 May 30, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#044a4b45452a545645446a6b65652a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e5abaaa4a4cbb5b7a4a58b8a8484cb828a93">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-xxxx 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 Jason Mehlinger, Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA Fisheries
Service, Pacific Islands Region, 1876 Wasp Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96818,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#086269677b6626656d606461666f6d7a4866676969266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c1aba0aeb2afefaca4a9ada8afa6a4b381afaea0a0efa6aeb7">[email protected]</span></a> or (808) 725-5178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Abstract
This is a request for a new information collection as part of the
Hawaii and American Samoa Longline fisheries required protected species
workshop certification.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's)
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) offers protected species
workshops for owners and operators of Hawaii and American Samoa
permitted longline vessels. These workshops cover the safe handling,
release, and identification of protected species in the Pacific Islands
region.
Vessel operators and owners of a vessel registered for use under
any longline permit issued under 50 CFR 665.801 must attend and be
certified for completion of a workshop conducted by NMFS on interaction
mitigation techniques for sea turtles, seabirds and other protected
species, per 50 CFR 665.814. The certification is required to maintain
or renew vessel registration and must be held on board. The information
collected as part of the program is needed to determine the compliance
of both vessel owners and operators annually during fishing operations
and permit renewals.
The collected information is submitted in person or using a web-
based form to the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
(PIFSC). The Hawaii and American Samoa pelagic longline fishers will
submit information upon registration for a workshop. Virtual or self-
guided training participants will use an electronic form submitted
online. The electronic form collects the same information as in-person
submissions.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents will report their requested identifying information
using paper or electronic forms. Methods of submittal include
submission in-person, digitally using a web-based form, phone, or
email.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular review [New information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals or households, and small businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 375.
Estimated Time per Response: From 2 to 5 minutes per individual
registration; average 4 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $409.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: 50 CFR 665.814.
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 Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2025-05484 Filed 3-28-25; 8:45 am]
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