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encouraged to use electronic means to
apply for permits and submit reports
whenever possible.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
III. Data
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; National Marine
Sanctuary Permits
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of 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 April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Ave., 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 David Bizot, 301–713–7268
or David.Bizot@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Abstract
National Marine Sanctuary Program
(NMSP) regulations at 15 CFR part 922
list specific activities that are prohibited
in national marine sanctuaries. These
regulations also state that otherwise
prohibited activities are permissible if a
permit is issued by the NMSP. The
persons desiring a permit must submit
an application, and anyone obtaining a
permit is generally required to submit
one or more reports on the activity
allowed under the permit.
The recordkeeping and reporting
requirements at 15 CFR part 922 form
the basis for this collection of
information. This information is
required by NMSP to protect and
manage sanctuary resources as required
by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
(16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.)
II. Method of Collection
Depending on the permit being
requested, various applications, reports,
and telephone calls may be required
from applicants. Applications and
reports can be submitted via e-mail, fax,
or traditional mail. Applicants are
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OMB Number: 0648–0141.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or
households; not-for-profit institutions;
Federal government; state, local or tribal
government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
424.
Estimated Time per Response:
General permits, 1 hour, 30 minutes;
special use permits, 8 hours; historical
resources permits, 13 hours; baitfish
permits, certifications and permit
amendments, 30 minutes; voluntary
registrations, 15 minutes; appeals, 24
hours; Tortugas access permits, 6
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,437.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $949 in reporting/recordkeeping
costs.
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: February 7, 2008.
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; Seafood Inspection
and Certification Requirements
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of 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 April 14, 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 James Appel, (301) 713–2355
or James.Appel@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) operates a voluntary fee-forservice seafood inspection program
(Program) under the authorities of the
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as
amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of
1956, and the Reorganization Plan No.
4 of 1970.
The regulations for the Program are
contained in 50 CFR part 260. The
Program offers inspection grading and
certification services, including the use
of official quality grade marks which
indicate that specific products have
been Federally inspected. Qualified
participants are permitted to use the
Program’s official quality grade marks
on their products to facilitate trade of
fishery products.
The participants in the inspection
program are requested to submit specific
information pertaining to the type of
inspection services requested [Section
260.15]. In all cases, applicants provide
information regarding the type of
products to be inspected, the quantity,
and location of the product. There are
also application requirements if there is
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; National Marine
Sanctuary Permits
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of 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 April 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th
and Constitution Ave., 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 David Bizot, 301-713-7268 or David.Bizot@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) regulations at 15 CFR part
922 list specific activities that are prohibited in national marine
sanctuaries. These regulations also state that otherwise prohibited
activities are permissible if a permit is issued by the NMSP. The
persons desiring a permit must submit an application, and anyone
obtaining a permit is generally required to submit one or more reports
on the activity allowed under the permit.
The recordkeeping and reporting requirements at 15 CFR part 922
form the basis for this collection of information. This information is
required by NMSP to protect and manage sanctuary resources as required
by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.)
II. Method of Collection
Depending on the permit being requested, various applications,
reports, and telephone calls may be required from applicants.
Applications and reports can be submitted via e-mail, fax, or
traditional mail. Applicants are encouraged to use electronic means to
apply for permits and submit reports whenever possible.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648-0141.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations;
individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; Federal
government; state, local or tribal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 424.
Estimated Time per Response: General permits, 1 hour, 30 minutes;
special use permits, 8 hours; historical resources permits, 13 hours;
baitfish permits, certifications and permit amendments, 30 minutes;
voluntary registrations, 15 minutes; appeals, 24 hours; Tortugas access
permits, 6 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,437.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $949 in reporting/
recordkeeping costs.
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: February 7, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-2582 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]
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