Notice2026-00555
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Statement of Financial Interests, Regional Fishery Management Councils
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Published
January 14, 2026
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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 91, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 1509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00555]
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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; Statement of Financial Interests, Regional Fishery Management
Councils
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 March 16, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#054b4a44442b555744456b6a64642b626a73"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="da94959b9bf48a889b9ab4b5bbbbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0192 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 Sean Lawler, Policy Analyst (Contractor), 1315 East West Hwy., Bldg.
SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282. (301) 427-8561, and
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7f0c1a1e1151131e08131a0d3f11101e1e51181009"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9baaca8a7e7a5a8bea5acbb89a7a6a8a8e7aea6bf">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for renewal of an approved information
collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of
Sustainable Fisheries (OSF) is the sponsor for this request. The
Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-
Stevens Act) authorize the establishment of eight Regional Fishery
Management Councils to manage fisheries within regional jurisdictions.
Section 302(j) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act requires that affected
individuals, including Council members appointed by the Secretary of
Commerce, Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) members appointed
by a Council, and individuals nominated by the State Governor,
Territorial Governor or Tribal Government for possible appointment as a
Council member (50 CFR 600.235), must disclose their financial interest
in any Council fishery. Financial interests include harvesting,
processing, lobbying, advocacy, or marketing activity that is being, or
will be, undertaken within any fishery over which the Council concerned
has jurisdiction. Information on financial interests must be disclosed
on NOAA Form 88-195, Statement of Financial Interests, under OMB
collection 0648-0192. The information collected is used to assess
potential conflicts of interest and to make determinations about when
recusals from Council voting decisions are necessary to avoid such
conflicts. NMFS and Council offices are required to maintain current
Statement of Financial Interests forms on file that are publicly
available for transparency.
II. Method of Collection
Information will be collected electronically. Paper forms will be
accepted if needed.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0192.
Form Number(s): NOAA Form 88-195.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 330.
Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 248 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: MSA Section 302(j) and 50 CFR 600.235.
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 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. 2026-00555 Filed 1-13-26; 8:45 am]
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