Notice2026-08642
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Reporting Requirements for Commercial Fisheries Authorization Under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
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Published
May 4, 2026
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 91, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23972-23973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08642]
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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; Reporting Requirements for Commercial Fisheries Authorization
Under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection 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.
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DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before July 6, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#511f1e10107f010310113f3e30307f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c12131d1d720c0e1d1c32333d3d723b332a">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0292 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 Jaclyn Taylor, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East
West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282, (301) 427-8402 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eaa08b89869384c4be8b93868598aa84858b8bc48d859c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="317b50525d485f1f6550485d5e43715f5e50501f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for the renewal of a currently approved information
collection and is sponsored by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Office of Protected Resources (OPR).
Reporting injury to and/or mortalities of marine mammal's
incidental to commercial fishing activities is mandated under Section
118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This information is
required to determine the impacts of commercial fishing on marine
mammal populations. This information is also used to classify
commercial fisheries into Categories I, II, or III on the annual Marine
Mammal Protection Act List of Fisheries. Participants in the first two
categories must be authorized to take marine mammals, while those in
Category III are exempt from that requirement. All three categories
must report injuries or mortalities to the NMFS using the OMB approved
form.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms.
Methods of submittal include online forms, email of electronic or
scanned forms, mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0292.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of currently approved
collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations;
Individuals or households; State, local, or tribal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1387 Sec. 118.
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. 2026-08642 Filed 5-1-26; 8:45 am]
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