Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southwest Region Seabird-Fisheries Interaction Recovery Reporting, 13012-13013 [05-5241]
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Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of
Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk
Officer, fax number (202) 395–7285, or
David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: March 10, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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calling or writing Diana Hynek,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of
Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk
Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or
David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: March 10, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Commerce has
submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: Pacific Islands Logbook Family
of Forms.
Form Number(s): None.
OMB Approval Number: 0648–0214.
Type of Request: Regular submission.
Burden Hours: 2,483.
Number of Respondents: 207.
Average Hours Per Response: 14
minutes.
Needs and Uses: The fishermen in
Federally-managed fisheries in the
western Pacific region are required to
provide certain information about their
fishing activities. Amendment 11 to the
Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic
Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region
now necessitates a revised collection of
information. The owners of large (>40 ft.
in length) fishing vessels registered for
use with American Samoa limited
access longline permits would be
required to notify NMFS of their vessels’
intent to depart from port on a fishing
trip. The pre-trip information enables
NMFS to determine if that vessel must
carry an observer.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; Individuals or
households.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
(202) 395–3897.
Copies of the above information
collection proposal can be obtained by
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Southwest Region
Seabird-Fisheries Interaction Recovery
Reporting
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before May 16, 2005.
Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Alvin Katekaru, 808–973–
2935 ext. 207 or
Alvin.Katekaru@noaa.gov.
ADDRESSES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
In implementing mitigation measures
to reduce interactions between seabirds
and the Hawaii-based pelagic longline
fishery, the National Marine Fisheries
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Service (NMFS) is also requiring
longline vessel operators to notify
NMFS in the event an endangered shorttailed albatross is hooked or entangled
during fishing operations. Following the
retrieval of the seabird from the ocean,
as required by Federal regulations, the
vessel captain must record the
conditions of the injured short-tailed
albatross on a recovery data form. The
information will be used by a
veterinarian in providing advice to the
captain caring for the short-tailed
albatross. If the albatross is dead, the
vessel captain must attach an
identification/information tag to the
carcass, as well as the specimen bag, to
assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) biologists in follow-up studies on
the specimen. This collection is one of
the terms and conditions contained in a
biological opinion issued by FWS and is
intended to maximize the probability of
the long-term survival of short-tailed
albatross incidentally taken by longline
gear.
II. Method of Collection
Paper data forms, sea to shore contact
via vessel monitoring system unit
(VMS), telephone or single side-band
radio are required from participants,
and methods of submittal include mail
and facsimile transmission of paper
forms.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648–0456.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit
institutions; and business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour
for notification; 1 hour for the report;
and 30 minutes to attach specimen
identification tags.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $100.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
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or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: March 10, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Northeast Region
Sea Scallop Framework 16 Adjustment
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
DOC.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before May 16, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Don Frei, 978–281–9221 or
don.Frei@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Recent Atlantic sea scallop fishery
management actions included a
controlled Area Access Program as a key
part of scallop management. To ensure
compliance with the Area Access
Program, participating vessels are
required to use a Vessel Monitoring
System (VMS) to enroll in the program
and to report catch. On November 2,
2004, Framework 16 to the Atlantic Sea
Scallop Fishery Management Plan
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(FMP) and Framework 39 to the
Northeast Multispecies FMP (Joint
Frameworks) were implemented and
included these same provisions for a
new Area Access Program. In addition,
the Joint Frameworks extended the Area
Access Program, and VMS reporting
requirements to include the general
category scallop vessels, which were not
previously eligible to fish in the Area
Access Program. The reporting
requirements for the general category
scallop vessels are currently approved
through June 30, 2005, and would be
extended for 3 years through this action.
II. Method of Collection
General category scallop vessels
fishing in the Area Access Program are
required to install and operate VMS
units, and report catch and related
information through the VMS e-mail
messaging system. The vessels must
send notification of intent to fish in the
Area Access Program through the VMS
e-mail system at least 72 hours prior to
the opening of an access area. All Area
Access Program vessels must also notify
the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), via VMS message, of their
intent to fish in the Area Access
Program for any given month (5 days
prior to the beginning of the month).
These notifications to NMFS are
necessary in order to allow for the
assignment of at-sea observers on some
trips. The VMS is polled every 30
minutes consistent with the requirement
for other vessels participating in the
Area Access Program.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648–0509.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
274.
Estimated Time Per Response:
Installation of VMS, 1 hour; verification
requirement of VMS unit, 5 minutes
(0.083 hour); daily reporting
requirements with observer on board, 10
minutes (0.17 hour); daily reporting
requirements without observer on
board, 10 minutes (0.17 hour); VMS/5day notification before month of fishing,
2 minutes (0.033 hour); VMS/72-hour
departure notification to a controlled
access area, 2 minutes (0.033 hour);
notification for the day vessel leaves on
the area access trip, 2 minutes (0.033
hour); VMS polling-daily, twice per
hour, 6 seconds (0.0014 hour).
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 13,152.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $491,000.
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IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: March 10, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–5242 Filed 3–16–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Characterization of
the U.S. Recreational Fishery for
Atlantic White Marlin
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
DOC.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before May 16, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southwest
Region Seabird-Fisheries Interaction Recovery Reporting
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 16, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet
at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to Alvin Katekaru, 808-973-2935 ext. 207 or
Alvin.Katekaru@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
In implementing mitigation measures to reduce interactions between
seabirds and the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery, the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is also requiring longline vessel
operators to notify NMFS in the event an endangered short-tailed
albatross is hooked or entangled during fishing operations. Following
the retrieval of the seabird from the ocean, as required by Federal
regulations, the vessel captain must record the conditions of the
injured short-tailed albatross on a recovery data form. The information
will be used by a veterinarian in providing advice to the captain
caring for the short-tailed albatross. If the albatross is dead, the
vessel captain must attach an identification/information tag to the
carcass, as well as the specimen bag, to assist the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) biologists in follow-up studies on the specimen.
This collection is one of the terms and conditions contained in a
biological opinion issued by FWS and is intended to maximize the
probability of the long-term survival of short-tailed albatross
incidentally taken by longline gear.
II. Method of Collection
Paper data forms, sea to shore contact via vessel monitoring system
unit (VMS), telephone or single side-band radio are required from
participants, and methods of submittal include mail and facsimile
transmission of paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648-0456.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; and business or other
for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour for notification; 1 hour for
the report; and 30 minutes to attach specimen identification tags.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $100.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques
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or other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: March 10, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-5241 Filed 3-16-05; 8:45 am]
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