Notice2025-05485
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; West Coast Region Groundfish Trawl Logbook
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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 14252-14253]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05485]
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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; West Coast Region Groundfish Trawl Logbook
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#d29c9d9393fc82809392bcbdb3b3fcb5bda4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d33323c3c532d2f3c3d13121c1c531a120b">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0782 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 Keeley Kent, National Marine Fisheries Service, (206) 526-4655 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#763d13131a130f583d131802361819171758111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e5ae808089809ccbae808b91a58b8a8484cb828a93">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for a revision and extension of a current
information collection.
The success of fisheries management programs depends significantly
on the availability of fishery data. As part of this fishery data, the
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requires groundfish fishermen
in the trawl and non-trawl fisheries to complete a logbook (see 50 CFR
660.13). The logbook used is a standard format developed by the Pacific
Fishery Management Council (Council) to collect information necessary
to effectively manage the fishery on a coast-wide basis. The logbook
collects haul or set-level effort data including time, location, gear
type, target strategy, and estimated pounds of fish caught per set.
Each logbook entry represents a single fishing trip.
NMFS contracts with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
(PSMFC) to distribute and collect the logbook data. These data are used
regularly by NMFS, the Council, the West Coast Groundfish Observer
Program, NMFS Office of Law Enforcement, and the Coast Guard for
fisheries management and enforcement.
Previously, the trawl logbook and non-trawl logbook information
collections were separate (NMFS temp collection 0648-0804); this
revision would merge the non-trawl logbook information collection into
the trawl logbook information collection.
II. Method of Collection
The non-trawl logbook is a fully electronic collection utilizing an
application operated by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The
trawl logbook has both paper and electronic options, both administered
by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0782.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular Submission (revision and extension of a
currently approved collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,000 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: The regulations at Sec. 660.13(a) specify
reporting requirements for trawl and non-trawl logbooks.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a)
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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. 2025-05485 Filed 3-28-25; 8:45 am]
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