Notice2026-09200
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Designation of Fishery Management Council Members and Application for Reinstatement of State Authority
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Published
May 8, 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 89 (Friday, May 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09200]
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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; Designation of Fishery Management Council Members and
Application for Reinstatement of State Authority
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 7, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bd5d4dadab5cbc9dadbf5f4fafab5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8dc3c2cccca3dddfcccde3e2ececa3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0314 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. Silver
Spring, MD 20910-3282, (301) 427-8561, and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b786e6a6525676a7c676e794b65646a6a256c647d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5625333738783a37213a3324163839373778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a currently approved information
collection. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) authorizes the establishment of eight
Regional Fishery Management Councils to manage fisheries within
regional jurisdictions. This collection pertains to several sections of
the Magnuson-Stevens Act related to the Councils. Section 302(b)
provides for appointment of Council members nominated by State
Governors, Territorial Governors, or Tribal Governments and for
designation of a principal state fishery official for the purposes of
the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Section 306(b)(2) provides for a request by a
state for reinstatement of state authority over a managed fishery.
Nominees for Council membership must provide their State Governor,
Territorial Governor, or Tribal Government leadership with background
documentation, which is then submitted to NOAA, on behalf of the
Secretary of Commerce to review qualifications for Council membership.
The information collected with these actions is used to ensure that the
requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act are being met in regard to
Council membership and state authority.
II. Method of Collection
State Governors, Territorial Governors, and Tribal Governments
submit written or electronic nominations to the Secretary of Commerce,
together with recommendations and statements of candidates'
qualifications. Designations of state officials and requests for
reinstatement of state authority are made in writing in response to
regulations. NMFS provides guidance on what information to include in
order to comply with current regulations. See 50 CFR 600.215. No forms
are used.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0314.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently
approved collection).
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 275 respondents.
Estimated Time per Response: 80 hours for a nomination for Council
appointment; 16 hours for background documentation for nominees; 1 hour
to designate a principal state fishery official(s) or for a request to
reinstate authority.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,607 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.00.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: MSA Section 302 and 50 CFR 600.215.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department 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. 2026-09200 Filed 5-7-26; 8:45 am]
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