Notice2026-08643
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Permit and Reporting Requirements for Non-Commercial Fishing in the Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monuments
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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 23976-23977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08643]
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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; Permit and Reporting Requirements for Non-Commercial Fishing
in the Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific Remote Islands Marine
National Monuments
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 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#fdb3b2bcbcd3adafbcbd93929c9cd39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f21202e2e413f3d2e2f01000e0e41080019">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0664 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 Michelle Chow, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific
Islands Regional Office, 1845 Wasp Blvd. 176, Honolulu, HI 96818.
Telephone: (808) 725-5011; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#caa7a3a9a2afa6a6afe4a9a2a5bd8aa4a5ababe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d8b5b1bbb0bdb4b4bdf6bbb0b7af98b6b7b9b9f6bfb7ae">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for renewal of an approved information
collection. NMFS manages non-commercial fishing activities in the Rose
Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific Remote Islands Marine National
Monuments under the authority of the Magnuson Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (6 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). Regulations at
50 CFR part 665 require the owner and operator of a vessel used to non-
commercially fish for, take, retain, or possess any management unit
species in these monuments to hold a valid permit issued by NMFS.
Regulations also require the owner and operator of a vessel that is
chartered to fish recreationally for, take, retain, or possess, any
management unit species in these monuments to hold a valid permit
issued by NMFS. The fishing vessel must be registered to the permit.
The charter business must be established legally in the permit area
where it will operate. Charter vessel clients are not required to have
a permit.
The permit application collects basic information about the permit
applicant, type of operation, vessel, and permit area. NMFS uses this
information to confirm the identity of the applicant and determine
permit eligibility. The information is important for understanding the
nature of the fishery and its participants. It also aids in the
enforcement of fishing regulations within the monuments.
Regulations also require the vessel operator to report a complete
record of catch, effort, and other data on a NMFS log sheet. The vessel
operator must record all requested information on the log sheet within
24 hours of the completion of each fishing day. The vessel operator
also must sign, date, and submit the form to NMFS within 30 days of the
end of each fishing trip. NMFS uses the information provided in the log
sheets to monitor fishing activities, evaluate and assess the status of
fish stocks, and determine whether changes in management are needed to
sustain the productivity of the fishery and conserve marine resources.
II. Method of Collection
Information is collected on paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0664.
Form Number(s): None.
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Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a currently
approved information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals or households, businesses or other
for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.
Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes per permit application, 20
minutes per log sheet.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 31 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,033.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: 50 CFR 665.
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. 2026-08643 Filed 5-1-26; 8:45 am]
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