Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Fishing and Boating Survey

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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 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69821-69822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22569]


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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; Southeast Fishing and Boating Survey

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

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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 January 4, 2027.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#571918161679070516173938363679303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="682627292946383a292806070909460f071e">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0769 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 David W. Carter, Economist, National Marine Fisheries Service, 75 
Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149, (305) 707-0591, and 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5034312639347e277e333122243522103e3f31317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4d0d5c2ddd09ac39ad7d5c6c0d1c6f4dadbd5d59ad3dbc2">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Sponsored by NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), 
this request seeks an extension of a currently approved information 
collection. As part of this submission, we request updating the title 
of our OMB Control Number from Florida Fishing and Boating Survey Pilot 
to Southeast Fishing and Boating Survey. Replacing ``Florida'' with 
``Southeast'' reflects our plans to survey marine anglers across 
additional Southeastern states, broadening the collection of data on 
regional angler preferences and demand. This broader scope necessitates 
only minor changes to the survey instrument to address regional 
terminology and will not alter the requested burden hours.
    The primary goal under OMB Control Number 0648-0769 is to evaluate 
how boaters and anglers adjust their behaviors in response to changing 
trip costs and regulatory updates throughout the Southeast, including 
both Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of America waters. Collected data will 
enhance economic impact analyses regarding regulatory revisions (such 
as bag limits or season lengths) and shifting financial factors like 
fuel prices. Furthermore, responses covering current trip frequencies 
alongside projected trips under modified conditions will be used to 
construct predictive models for regional fishing and boating 
participation.
    The population to be surveyed consists of anglers and boat owners 
with a license to fish in the Gulf of America or Atlantic. The sample 
will be drawn from a list of licensed Southeast anglers and boat 
owners. Anglers/boat owners will be emailed an invitation to the online 
survey that directs them to a website to complete the survey.

II. Method of Collection

    Anglers/boat owners will be emailed an invitation that directs them 
to a website to complete the survey.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0769.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission [Extension of a current 
information collection].
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,120.
    Estimated Time per Response: 3 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:156 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.00.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act as reauthorized in 2007 (16 U.S.C. 1801 et. seq.)

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. 2026-22569 Filed 11-4-26; 8:45 am]
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