Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; High Seas Fishing Vessel Identification Requirements, 1600 [E8-168]

Download as PDF 1600 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 6 / Wednesday, January 9, 2008 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $3,000. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; High Seas Fishing Vessel Reporting Requirements National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. 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 March 10, 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 Operators of vessels licensed under the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act are required to report their catch and fishing effort when fishing on the high seas. The requirement is for fishery management purposes and to provide data to international organizations. Vessels already maintaining logbooks under other specific regulations are not required to maintain an additional logbook. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES II. Method of Collection Paper logbook pages are submitted. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0349. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 550. Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes per day for days fish are caught; 1 minute per day for days when fish are not caught. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 850. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:53 Jan 08, 2008 Jkt 214001 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: January 4, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–167 Filed 1–8–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; High Seas Fishing Vessel Identification Requirements National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. 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 March 10, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 The operators of vessels licensed under the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act are required to mark their vessels in 3 locations (port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on a weatherdeck) with their official number or radio call sign. The requirement is for enforcement purposes. II. Method of Collection No information is submitted, only displayed on the vessel. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0348. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes (15 minutes for each of 3 locations). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 38. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,000. 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: January 4, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–168 Filed 1–8–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; High Seas 
Fishing Vessel Identification Requirements

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 March 10, 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

    The operators of vessels licensed under the High Seas Fishing 
Compliance Act are required to mark their vessels in 3 locations (port 
and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on a weatherdeck) 
with their official number or radio call sign. The requirement is for 
enforcement purposes.

II. Method of Collection

    No information is submitted, only displayed on the vessel.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0348.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes (15 minutes for each of 3 
locations).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 38.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,000.

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: January 4, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-168 Filed 1-8-08; 8:45 am]
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