Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Foreign Fishing Vessel Permit Applications, 67913 [E7-23310]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 231 / Monday, December 3, 2007 / Notices 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 Charles L. Cooper, (301) 713–2396 or charles.cooper@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: 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: November 27, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–23309 Filed 11–30–07; 8:45 am] I. Abstract U.S. commercial fishermen may file claims for compensation for losses of or damage to fishing gear or vessels, plus 50 percent of resulting economic losses, attributable to oil and gas activities on the U.S. outer continental shelf. To obtain compensation, applicants must comply with requirements set forth in 50 CFR part 296. The requirements include a report within 15 days of the date the vessel returns to port after the incident, to gain a presumption of eligible causation and to receive an application form. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P II. Method of Collection Paper forms are used for applications, and 15-day reports are made by telephone. 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 February 1, 2008. 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 Robert Dickinson, (301) 713– 2276 or Bob.Dickinson@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0082. Form Number: NOAA Forms 88–164, 88–166. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours for an application, and 5 minutes for a 15-day report. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,008. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $500. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:17 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Foreign Fishing Vessel Permit Applications National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: I. Abstract Section 204 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and regulations at 50 CFR part 600, Subpart F, provide for the issuance of fishing permits to foreign vessels. The information submitted in fishing applications is used to determine whether permits should be issued to authorize directed foreign fishing, participation in joint ventures with U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67913 vessels, or transshipments of fish or fish products within U.S. waters. II. Method of Collection Paper forms are used. III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0089. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6. Estimated Time per Response: One and one half hours for an application for a directed fishery; 2 hours for a joint venture application; and 45 minutes for a transshipment permit. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,442. 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: November 27, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 231 (Monday, December 3, 2007)]
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[FR Doc No: E7-23310]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Foreign Fishing 
Vessel Permit Applications

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Commerce.

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 February 1, 
2008.

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 Robert Dickinson, (301) 713-2276 or 
Bob.Dickinson@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Section 204 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act and regulations at 50 CFR part 600, Subpart F, provide 
for the issuance of fishing permits to foreign vessels. The information 
submitted in fishing applications is used to determine whether permits 
should be issued to authorize directed foreign fishing, participation 
in joint ventures with U.S. vessels, or transshipments of fish or fish 
products within U.S. waters.

II. Method of Collection

    Paper forms are used.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0089.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.
    Estimated Time per Response: One and one half hours for an 
application for a directed fishery; 2 hours for a joint venture 
application; and 45 minutes for a transshipment permit.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,442.

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: November 27, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-23310 Filed 11-30-07; 8:45 am]
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