Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; California Recreational Groundfish Survey, 38297 [2013-15276]
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II. Method of Collection
A random sample of recreational
anglers who target groundfish in
California will be asked to complete a
voluntary mail-based survey
questionnaire.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; California
Recreational Groundfish Survey
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 August 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Office,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Rosemary Kosaka, (831) 420–
3988 or Rosemary.Kosaka@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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I. Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) plans to collect data to increase
the agency’s understanding of California
saltwater angler preferences relative to
Pacific groundfish. Pacific groundfish
caught in California’s recreational
fishery include about 17 species of
rockfish, as well as lingcod, cabezon,
and California scorpionfish. The
number and diversity of species caught
in this fishery poses a regulatory
challenge for State and Federal fisheries
managers. Information to be collected
pertains to anglers’ recreational
saltwater fishing activities in California
(including groundfish); their attitudes
and preferences regarding particular
groundfish species and groundfish
regulations; and angler demographics.
The data collected will provide NMFS,
as well as state agency partners such as
the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW), with information
useful for understanding current
groundfish fishing behavior and
possible responses to potential
regulatory changes.
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III. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission
(request for a new information
collection).
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,500.
Estimated Time per Response: 25
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 625.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comment are invited regarding: (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: June 20, 2013.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013–15276 Filed 6–25–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Science Advisory Board (SAB)
Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of
Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting.
AGENCY:
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The Science Advisory Board
(SAB) was established by a Decision
Memorandum dated September 25,
1997, and is the only Federal Advisory
Committee with responsibility to advise
the Under Secretary of Commerce for
Oceans and Atmosphere on strategies
for research, education, and application
of science to operations and information
services. SAB activities and advice
provide necessary input to ensure that
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) science
programs are of the highest quality and
provide optimal support to resource
management.
Time and Date: The meeting will be
held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 2:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT and Wednesday,
July 24, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:05
p.m. EDT. These times and the agenda
topics described below are subject to
change. Please refer to the Web page
https://www.sab.noaa.gov/Meetings/
meetings.html for the most up-to-date
meeting agenda.
Place: Conference call. Public access
is available at 1315 East-West Highway,
Room 11836 in Silver Spring, MD.
Please check the SAB Web site https://
www.sab.noaa.gov/Meetings/
meetings.html for address and
directions to the meeting location.
Members of the public will not be able
to dial in to this meeting.
Status: The meeting will be open to
public participation with a 10 minute
public comment period on July 24 from
1:05–1:15 p.m. (check Web site to
confirm time). The SAB expects that
public statements presented at its
meetings will not be repetitive of
previously submitted verbal or written
statements. In general, each individual
or group making a verbal presentation
will be limited to a total time of two (2)
minutes. Individuals or groups planning
to make a verbal presentation should
contact the SAB Executive Director by
July 17, 2013 to schedule their
presentation. Written comments should
be received in the SAB Executive
Director’s Office by July 17, 2013 to
provide sufficient time for SAB review.
Written comments received by the SAB
Executive Director after July 17, 2013
will be distributed to the SAB, but may
not be reviewed prior to the meeting
date. Seating at the meeting will be
available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Special Accommodations: These
meetings are physically accessible to
people with disabilities. Requests for
special accommodations may be
directed no later than 12 p.m. on July
17, 2013, to Dr. Cynthia Decker, SAB
Executive Director, SSMC3, Room
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; California
Recreational Groundfish Survey
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 August 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Office, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
JJessup@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to Rosemary Kosaka, (831) 420-3988 or
Rosemary.Kosaka@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) plans to collect data
to increase the agency's understanding of California saltwater angler
preferences relative to Pacific groundfish. Pacific groundfish caught
in California's recreational fishery include about 17 species of
rockfish, as well as lingcod, cabezon, and California scorpionfish. The
number and diversity of species caught in this fishery poses a
regulatory challenge for State and Federal fisheries managers.
Information to be collected pertains to anglers' recreational saltwater
fishing activities in California (including groundfish); their
attitudes and preferences regarding particular groundfish species and
groundfish regulations; and angler demographics. The data collected
will provide NMFS, as well as state agency partners such as the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), with information
useful for understanding current groundfish fishing behavior and
possible responses to potential regulatory changes.
II. Method of Collection
A random sample of recreational anglers who target groundfish in
California will be asked to complete a voluntary mail-based survey
questionnaire.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information
collection).
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 625.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comment are invited regarding: (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: June 20, 2013.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-15276 Filed 6-25-13; 8:45 am]
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