Notice2026-00743
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; West Coast Region U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook
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Published
January 15, 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 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 1753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00743]
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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 U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook
and Line 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 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#175958565639474556577978767639707861"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="440a0b05056a141605042a2b25256a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0223 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 Alexander Rayburn, Scientist, National Marine Fisheries Service,
West Coast Region, Portland, OR 97232, (503) 321-2007, or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6d7dad3ced7d8d2d3c498c4d7cfd4c3c4d8f6d8d9d7d798d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93f2fff6ebf2fdf7f6e1bde1f2eaf1e6e1fdd3fdfcf2f2bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a currently approved collection.
Under the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for United States (U.S.) West
Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (HMS), U.S. fishermen
participating in the Pacific Hook and Line fishery (also known as the
albacore troll and pole-and-line fishery) are required to obtain an HMS
permit. Permit holders are required to complete and submit logbooks
documenting their daily fishing activities, including catch and effort
for each fishing trip. Logbook forms must be completed within 24 hours
of the completion of each fishing day and submitted to the Southwest
Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) within 30 days of the end of each
trip. These data and associated analyses help the SWFSC provide
fisheries information to researchers and the needed management advice
to the U.S. in its negotiations with foreign fishing nations exploiting
HMS.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents have a choice of either electronic data submission or
paper forms. Methods of submission include secure electronic
transmission and mailing of paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0223.
Form Number(s): NOAA Form 88-197.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 699.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,794.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,179.32 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Fishery Management Plan for the United States West
Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species.
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. 2026-00743 Filed 1-14-26; 8:45 am]
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