Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 76950-76951 [2010-31068]

Download as PDF 76950 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 237 Friday, December 10, 2010 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES December 6, 2010. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 09, 2010 Jkt 223001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Risk Management Agency Title: Standard Reinsurance Agreement Plan of Operations. OMB Control Number: 0563–0069. Summary of Collection: The Federal Crop Insurance Act, Title 7 U.S.C. Chapter 36 Sec. 1508(k), authorizes the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to provide reinsurance to approved insurance providers that insure producers of any agricultural commodity under one or more plans acceptable to FCIC. The Standard Reinsurance Agreement is a financial agreement between FCIC and the company to provide subsidy and reinsurance on eligible crop insurance. The Plan of Operation provides the information the insurer is required to file for the initial and each subsequent reinsurance year. Need and Use of the Information: FCIC uses the information as a basis for the approval of the insurer’s financial and operational capability of delivering the crop insurance program and for evaluating the insurer’s performance regarding implementation of procedures for training and quality control. If the information were not collected, FCIC would not be able to reinsure the crop business. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 21,016. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 175,684. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–31030 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–08–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: South Pacific Tuna Act. OMB Control Number: 0648–0218. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved collection). Number of Respondents: 42. Average Hours per Response: Expressions of interest, 2 hours for initial and 15 minutes for renewal; license applications and catch reports, 1 hour each; vessel registration, 45 minutes; unloading logsheets, 30 minutes. Burden Hours: 389. Needs and Uses: This request is for review of an extension of a currently approved collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects vessel license, vessel registration, catch, and unloading information from operators of United States (U.S.) purse seine vessels fishing within a large region of the central and western Pacific Ocean governed by the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America. The collection of information is required to meet U.S. obligations under the Treaty. The Treaty authorizes U.S. tuna vessels to fish within fishing zones of a large region of the Pacific Ocean. The South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 973–973r) and U.S. implementing regulations (50 CFR part 300, subpart D) authorize the collection of information from participants in the Treaty fishery. Vessel operators who wish to participate in the Treaty Fishery may submit expressions of interest in order to determine eligibility for the fishery, and must submit annual vessel license and registration (including registration of vessel monitoring system (VMS) units) applications and periodic written reports of catch and unloading of fish from licensed vessels. They are also required to ensure the continued operation of VMS units on board licensed vessels, which is expected to require periodic maintenance of the units. The license and registration application information is used to determine the operational capability and financial responsibility of vessel operators. Information obtained from vessel catch and unloading reports is used to assess fishing effort and fishery resources in the region and to track the E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 237 / Friday, December 10, 2010 / Notices amount of fish caught within each Pacific island state’s exclusive economic zone for fair disbursement of Treaty monies. The maintenance of VMS units is needed to ensure the continuous operation of the units, used as an enforcement tool. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Annually and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: December 6, 2010. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–31068 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: An Observer Program for Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery. OMB Control Number: 0648–0500. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 5. Average Hours per Response: Projected observer assignments and observer contracts, 5 minutes each; training/briefing and debriefing registration, 7 minutes; weekly deployment reports and reports of harassment/refusal to board, safety or performance concerns, 15 minutes each; observer provider change in ownership, 20 minutes. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 09, 2010 Jkt 223001 Burden Hours: 135. Needs and Uses: This is a request for a renewal of a currently approved information collection. NMFS At-Sea Hake and West Coast Groundfish Observer Programs define observer duties, train and brief/debrief observers, and manage observer data and its release. The observers, deployed aboard vessels participating in the U.S. West Coast groundfish fishery, are hired by observer providers who contract with the vessels to provide the required observer coverage (50 CFR part 660). This data collection relates to the response time for observer providers to register observers for training, briefing and debriefing and to provide projected assignments and weekly reports to NMFS, as well as copies of contracts with observers or vessels, change in ownership information, and reports of harassment of and other concerns related to vessels and observers. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Weekly and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: December 6, 2010. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. 76951 OMB Control Number: 0648–0075. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission (renewal of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 1. Average Hours per Response: Reports, 6 minutes; logbook reports, 30 minutes. Burden Hours: 56. Needs and Uses: This request is for renewal of a current information collection. Foreign fishing activities are authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). The collection of information from permitted foreign vessels is necessary to monitor their activities and whereabouts in U.S. waters. Reports are also necessary to monitor the amount of fish, if any, such vessels receive from U.S. vessels in joint venture operations, wherein U.S. vessels catch and transfer at-sea to permitted foreign vessels certain species for which U.S. demand is low relative to the abundance of the species. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Daily and weekly. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Dated: December 6, 2010. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [FR Doc. 2010–31070 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2010–31069 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Foreign Fishing Reporting Requirements. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 68–2010] Foreign-Trade Zone 86—Tacoma, WA Application for Reorganization Under Alternative Site Framework An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board (the Board) by the Port of Tacoma, E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 237 (Friday, December 10, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76950-76951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31068]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: South Pacific Tuna Act.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-0218.
    Form Number(s): NA.
    Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved collection).
    Number of Respondents: 42.
    Average Hours per Response: Expressions of interest, 2 hours for 
initial and 15 minutes for renewal; license applications and catch 
reports, 1 hour each; vessel registration, 45 minutes; unloading 
logsheets, 30 minutes.
    Burden Hours: 389.
    Needs and Uses: This request is for review of an extension of a 
currently approved collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA) collects vessel license, vessel registration, 
catch, and unloading information from operators of United States (U.S.) 
purse seine vessels fishing within a large region of the central and 
western Pacific Ocean governed by the Treaty on Fisheries between the 
Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the 
United States of America. The collection of information is required to 
meet U.S. obligations under the Treaty.
    The Treaty authorizes U.S. tuna vessels to fish within fishing 
zones of a large region of the Pacific Ocean. The South Pacific Tuna 
Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 973-973r) and U.S. implementing regulations (50 
CFR part 300, subpart D) authorize the collection of information from 
participants in the Treaty fishery. Vessel operators who wish to 
participate in the Treaty Fishery may submit expressions of interest in 
order to determine eligibility for the fishery, and must submit annual 
vessel license and registration (including registration of vessel 
monitoring system (VMS) units) applications and periodic written 
reports of catch and unloading of fish from licensed vessels. They are 
also required to ensure the continued operation of VMS units on board 
licensed vessels, which is expected to require periodic maintenance of 
the units. The license and registration application information is used 
to determine the operational capability and financial responsibility of 
vessel operators. Information obtained from vessel catch and unloading 
reports is used to assess fishing effort and fishery resources in the 
region and to track the

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amount of fish caught within each Pacific island state's exclusive 
economic zone for fair disbursement of Treaty monies. The maintenance 
of VMS units is needed to ensure the continuous operation of the units, 
used as an enforcement tool.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Frequency: Annually and on occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dHynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: December 6, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-31068 Filed 12-9-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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