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II. Method of Collection
Information is displayed on vessels
and gear.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Foreign Fishing
Vessel and Gear 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
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Robert Dickinson, (301) 713–
9090 or Bob.Dickinson@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Abstract
Regulations at 50 CFR 600.503 require
that a foreign fishing vessel display the
vessel’s international radio call sign on
the port and starboard sides of the
deckhouse or hull, and on a
weatherdeck. The numbers must be of a
specific size. The display of the
identifying number aids in fishery law
enforcement and allows other fishermen
to report suspicious activity.
The regulations also require that
foreign fishing vessels that deploy gear
that is not physically and continuously
attached to the vessel mark that gear
with a buoy displaying the vessel
identification number and attach a light
visible for two miles on a night with
good visibility. The marking of gear aids
law enforcement and enables other
fishermen to report on gear placed in
unauthorized areas.
There currently are no foreign vessels
authorized to do fishing that would be
subject to the gear identification
requirement.
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III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648–0356.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.
Estimated Time Per Response: 45
minutes per vessel.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $120.
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. E8–169 Filed 1–8–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Foreign Fishing
Vessel and Gear 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) 713-9090 or
Bob.Dickinson@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Regulations at 50 CFR 600.503 require that a foreign fishing vessel
display the vessel's international radio call sign on the port and
starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on a weatherdeck. The
numbers must be of a specific size. The display of the identifying
number aids in fishery law enforcement and allows other fishermen to
report suspicious activity.
The regulations also require that foreign fishing vessels that
deploy gear that is not physically and continuously attached to the
vessel mark that gear with a buoy displaying the vessel identification
number and attach a light visible for two miles on a night with good
visibility. The marking of gear aids law enforcement and enables other
fishermen to report on gear placed in unauthorized areas.
There currently are no foreign vessels authorized to do fishing
that would be subject to the gear identification requirement.
II. Method of Collection
Information is displayed on vessels and gear.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0356.
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: 45 minutes per vessel.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $120.
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. E8-169 Filed 1-8-08; 8:45 am]
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