Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; National Marine Sanctuary Permits, 59660-59661 [2011-24737]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 27, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59660-59661]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24737]


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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).

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 November 28, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 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 Vicki Wedell, 301-713-7237 or Vicki.Wedell@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for a revision and extension of this information 
collection.
    National Marine Sanctuary 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 Office of National Marine 
Sanctuaries (ONMS). 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 ONMS to protect and

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manage sanctuary resources as required by the National Marine 
Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.).
    The revision to this collection is to include a separate format and 
updated guidelines for the lionfish removal permit.

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 Control Number: 0648-0141.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (revision and extension of a 
currently approved collection).
    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: 634.
    Estimated Time per Response: General permits, 1 hour and 30 
minutes; special use permits, 8 hours; historical resources permits, 13 
hours; baitfish permits, lionfish removal permits, permit amendments 
and certifications, 30 minutes; voluntary registrations, 15 minutes; 
appeals, 24 hours; Tortugas access permits, 6 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,873.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,034 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: September 21, 2011.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-24737 Filed 9-26-11; 8:45 am]
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