Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops, 57522-57523 [E7-19863]

Download as PDF 57522 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 10, 2007 / Notices In accordance with the provisions of Section 766.24(e) of the EAR, the Respondents may, at any time, appeal this Order by filing a full written statement in support of the appeal with the Office of the Administrative Law Judge, U.S. Coast Guard ALJ Docketing Center, 40 South Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202–4022. In accordance with the provisions of Section 766.24(d) of the EAR, BIS may seek renewal of this Order by filing a written request with the Assistant Secretary not later than 20 days before the expiration date and serving the request on the Respondents. The Respondents may oppose a request to renew this Order by filing a written submission with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement, which must be received not later than seven days before the expiration date of the Order. A copy of this Order shall be served on the Respondents and shall be published in the Federal Register. This Order is effective upon date of publication and shall remain in effect for 180 days. Entered this 1st day of October, 2007. Darryl W. Jackson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement. [FR Doc. 07–4995 Filed 10–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DT–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; SaltonstallKennedy Grant Program (S–K Program) Applications and Reports National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 December 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:08 Oct 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 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 Stephen Aguzin, 301–713– 2358 or Stephen.Aguzin@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The S–K Program provides financial assistance on a competitive basis for research and development projects that benefit the U.S. fishing industry (commercial and recreational). In addition to standard Federal government grant application requirements, S–K applicants must provide a project narrative and a budget narrative. Successful grant applicants are required to submit semi-annual progress reports plus a final report. II. Method of Collection All documents are submitted in electronic format through NOAA’s grant Web site https:// *grants*on*line*.rdc.noaa.gov/. III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0135. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-profit organizations; individuals or households; and state, local or tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 98. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour for a project narrative; 1 hour for a budget narrative; 2 hours and 30 minutes for a semi-annual progress report; and 13 hours for a final report. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 980. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: October 3, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–19857 Filed 10–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops 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 December 10, 2007. 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 instruments and instructions should be directed to Patsy A. Bearden, 907–586– 7008 or patsy.bearden@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Abstract The License Limitation Program (LLP) restricts access to the commercial groundfish fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska except for certain areas where alternative programs exist. The LLP also restricts access to the commercial crab fisheries for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) and access to the commercial scallop fisheries off Alaska. Applications for permits were a onetime process. An LLP application E:\FR\FM\10OCN1.SGM 10OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 10, 2007 / Notices originally was used to determine owners of vessels who were qualified to obtain an LLP license, and no new LLP permits may be issued except under very specific conditions. Permits have no expiration date, but are transferable. This collection now supports LLP transfer activities for crab, scallops, and groundfish, and any appeals resulting from denied actions. II. Method of Collection Transfer requests may be submitted by FAX or as paper submissions. Appeals may be submitted by mail as paper submissions. III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0334. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 144 . Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour to complete and submit a groundfish and crab LLP transfer application; 1 hour to complete and submit a scallop LLP transfer application; 4 hours to complete and submit a transfer appeal. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 544. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,012. IV. Request for Comments rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 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: October 3, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–19863 Filed 10–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:08 Oct 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD09 Marine Mammals; File Nos. 10045, 532– 1822 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application and amendment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Samuel Wasser, University of Washington, Box 351800, Seattle, WA 98195, has applied for a scientific research permit (File No. 10045) and Kenneth Balcomb, Center for Whale Studies, P.O. Box 1577, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, has requested an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 532–1822–02. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before November 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: The amendment request and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone (206)526–6150; fax (206)526–6426. Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this request should be submitted to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular amendment request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427–2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the file number of the application you are commenting on: File No. 10045 or 532–1822. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57523 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaclyn Daly or Jennifer Skidmore, (301)713–2289. The subject permit and amendment requests are requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222–226). Permit No. 10045 would authorize fecal collections from killer whales year round in Puget Sound and the Georgia Basin, WA. The purpose of the research is to investigate the impacts of prey availability, toxins, and vessel traffic on killer whales using hormone fecal analysis. The applicant is requesting to harass 30 southern resident killer whales and a total of 10 transient, offshore, and northern resident killer whales annually. The permit would expire 5 years from date of issuance and would require annual re-authorization. An amendment to Permit No. 532– 1822–02, issued on July 17, 2006, is requested by Mr. Balcomb. The permit currently authorizes the permit holder to conduct aerial and vessel surveys, behavioral observations, photo-ID, and fecal and prey collection on southern resident killer whales (Orcinus orcas). The permit holder is requesting an additional 12 takes, annually, for satellite dart tagging of southern residents in California, Oregon, and Washington. The permit would expire April 14, 2011 and requires annual reauthorization. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of these applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 3, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–19925 Filed 10–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\10OCN1.SGM 10OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57522-57523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19863]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska License 
Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops

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 December 10, 
2007.

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 instruments and instructions 
should be directed to Patsy A. Bearden, 907-586-7008 or 
patsy.bearden@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The License Limitation Program (LLP) restricts access to the 
commercial groundfish fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone off 
Alaska except for certain areas where alternative programs exist. The 
LLP also restricts access to the commercial crab fisheries for the 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) and access to the commercial 
scallop fisheries off Alaska.
    Applications for permits were a one-time process. An LLP 
application

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originally was used to determine owners of vessels who were qualified 
to obtain an LLP license, and no new LLP permits may be issued except 
under very specific conditions. Permits have no expiration date, but 
are transferable. This collection now supports LLP transfer activities 
for crab, scallops, and groundfish, and any appeals resulting from 
denied actions.

II. Method of Collection

    Transfer requests may be submitted by FAX or as paper submissions. 
Appeals may be submitted by mail as paper submissions.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0334.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Individuals or 
households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 144 .
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour to complete and submit a 
groundfish and crab LLP transfer application; 1 hour to complete and 
submit a scallop LLP transfer application; 4 hours to complete and 
submit a transfer appeal.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 544.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,012.

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: October 3, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-19863 Filed 10-9-07; 8:45 am]
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