Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Western Region Vessel Monitoring System and Pre-Trip Reporting Requirements, 58286-58287 [2013-23018]

Download as PDF 58286 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 184 / Monday, September 23, 2013 / Notices Baldwin-Minkler Farms, Orland, CA Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, CA Campos Brothers, Caruthers, CA Chico Nut Company, Chico, CA Del Rio Nut Company, Inc., Livingston, CA Fair Trade Corner, Inc., Chico, CA Fisher Nut Company, Modesto, CA Hilltop Ranch, Inc., Ballico, CA Hughson Nut, Inc., Hughson, CA Mariani Nut Company, Winters, CA Minturn Nut Company, Inc., LeGrand, CA Nutco, LLC d.b.a. Spycher Brothers, Turlock, CA Paramount Farms, Inc., Los Angeles, CA P–R Farms, Inc., Clovis, CA Roche Brothers International Family Nut Co., Escalon, CA South Valley Almond Company, LLC, Wasco, CA Sunny Gem, LLC, Wasco, CA Treehouse California Almonds, LLC, Los Angeles, CA Western Nut Company, Chico, CA Dated: September 11, 2013. Joseph E. Flynn, Director, Office of Competition and Economic Analysis. [FR Doc. 2013–22957 Filed 9–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Application No. 89–4A018] Export Trade Certificate of Review Notice of issuance to amend the Export Trade Certificate of Review issued to Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., Application no. 89– 4A018. ACTION: The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. on August 29, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Flynn, Director, Office of Competition and Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration, (202) 482–5131 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at etca@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title III of the Export Trading Company Act of 1982 (15 U.S.C. 4001–21) (‘‘the Act’’) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue Export Trade Certificates of Review. The regulations implementing Title III are found at 15 CFR Part 325 (2013). The Office of Competition and Economic Analysis (‘‘OCEA’’) is issuing this notice pursuant to 15 CFR 325.6(b), emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:16 Sep 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 which requires the Secretary of Commerce to publish a summary of the certification in the Federal Register. Under Section 305(a) of the Act and 15 CFR 325.11(a), any person aggrieved by the Secretary’s determination may, within 30 days of the date of this notice, bring an action in any appropriate district court of the United States to set aside the determination on the ground that the determination is erroneous. Description of Amended Certificate OPEI’s Export Trade Certificate of Review has been amended to: 1. Add the following companies as new Members of OPEI’s Certificate: Magic Circle Corporation d/b/a Dixie Chopper (Coatesville, IN) and Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Wauwatosa, WI). 2. Amend the definition of Products under OPEI’s existing Certificate to clarify that Products covered include: Sand Trap Rakes (NAICS 333111), Aerators (NAICS 333112), Brushcutters (NAICS 333112), Hedge Trimmers (NAICS 333112), Hand-Held Snow Throwers (NAICS 333112), Split-Boom Products (NAICS 333112), Hand-Held Tillers and Cultivators (NAICS 333112). 3. Amend the definition of Products covered by OPEI’s existing Certificate by replacing the current descriptive term ‘‘riding rotary turf mowers’’ (SIC 3524) with ‘‘riding mowers’’ to reflect coverage of Commercial Riding Mowers (NAICS 333111), and Residential Riding Mowers (NAICS 333112). OPEI’s amended Export Trade Certificate of Review membership includes: Ariens Company, Brillion, WI Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Wauwatosa, WI). Deere & Company dba Worldwide Lawn & Grounds Care Division, Moline, IL Dixon Industries, Inc., Coffeyville, KS Excel Industries, Inc., Hesston, KS Garden Way, Inc., Rensselaer, NY Hoffco, Inc., Richmond, IN Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc., Swepsonville, NC Howard Price Turf Equipment, Chesterfield, MO Ingersoll Equipment Company, Inc., Winnecone, WI Kut-Kwick Corporation, Brunswick, GA Magic Circle Corporation d/b/a Dixie Chopper (Coatesville, IN) Maxim Manufacturing Corporation, Sebastopol, MS MTD Products, Inc., Valley City, OH Ransomes, Inc., Johnson Creek, WI Scag Power Equipment, Inc., Mayville, WI Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc., Port Washington, WI Solo Incorporated, Newport News, Virginia PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Southland Mower Company, Selma, AL Textron, Inc, dba Bunton, a division of Jacobsen, a division of Textron, Inc., Louisville, KY Toro Company (The), Minneapolis, MN Yazoo Manufacturing Company, Inc., Jackson, MS Dated: September 11, 2013. Joseph E. Flynn, Director, Office of Competition and Economic Analysis. [FR Doc. 2013–22962 Filed 9–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Western Region Vessel Monitoring System and Pre-Trip Reporting Requirements National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 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 November 22, 2013. SUMMARY: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, 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 Craig Heberer, (760) 805– 5984 or Craig.Heberer@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a current information collection. Owners of vessels that fish out of West Coast ports for highly migratory species such as tuna, billfish, and sharks are required to submit information about their intended and actual fishing activities. These submissions would allow the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Pacific Fishery E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 184 / Monday, September 23, 2013 / Notices Management Council to monitor the fisheries and determine the effects and effectiveness of the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (HMS). Pre-trip reporting requirements are essential for effectively and efficiently assigning available observer coverage to selected HMS vessels. Data collected by observers are critical to evaluating if the objectives of the FMP are being achieved and for evaluating the impacts of potential changes in management to respond to new information or new problems in the fisheries. Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) units will facilitate enforcement of closures associated with HMS fisheries and provide timely information on associated fleet activities. II. Method of Collection VMS activation information is submitted electronically and pre-trip notifications are made by telephone. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. 20:16 Sep 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 [FR Doc. 2013–23018 Filed 9–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Social Values of Ecosystem Services (SolVES) in Marine Protected Areas for Management Decision-Making National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 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 November 22, 2013. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, 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 Susan Lovelace, (843) 762– 8933 or susan.lovelace@noaa.gov. SUMMARY: III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0498. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 80. Estimated Time per Response: Vessel monitoring system (VMS) activation reports, 15 minutes; pre-trip reports, 5 minutes. Estimated Burden Hours: 60. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $480 (VMS units and reporting are paid for by NMFS). VerDate Mar<15>2010 Dated: September 18, 2013. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection to benefit National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) and National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) managers in the Mission-Aransas NERR and the Olympic Coast NMS. The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq., authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to (1) preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance, the resource of the Nation’s coastal zone for this and succeeding generations, and (2) encourage coordination and cooperation with and among the appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and international PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58287 organizations where appropriate, in collection, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of coastal management information, research results, and technical assistance, to support State and Federal regulation of land use practices affecting the coastal and ocean resources of the United States. Additionally, the National Marine Sanctuary Act (NMSA), 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq., authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to (1) maintain the natural biological communities in the national marine sanctuaries, and to protect, and, where appropriate, restore and enhance natural habitats, population and ecological processes; (2) enhance public awareness, understanding, and appreciation, and wise and sustainable use of the of the marine environment; and the natural, historical, cultural, and archeological resources of the National Marine Sanctuary System; and (3) to support, promote, and coordinate scientific research on, and long-term monitoring of, the resources of these marine areas. The National Ocean Service (NOS) proposes to collect socio-economic data from residents of local counties and stakeholder groups using the MissionAransas NERR and the Olympic Coast NMS for recreational, cultural and other reasons. Up-to-date socio-economic data is needed to support the individual NERR and NMS site’s conservation and management goals, to strengthen and improve resource management decisionmaking, to increase capacity, and to extend education and outreach efforts. II. Method of Collection Respondents have a choice of completing either electronic (online) or paper forms and those respondents intercepted at the sites may provide oral question responses to the surveyor. Methods of submittal include online completion of electronic survey forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. 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; state, local, or tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,415. Estimated Time per Response: Survey completion, 20 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 472. E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2013-23018]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Western Region 
Vessel Monitoring System and Pre-Trip Reporting Requirements

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 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 November 22, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, 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 Craig Heberer, (760) 805-5984 or Craig.Heberer@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a current information collection.
    Owners of vessels that fish out of West Coast ports for highly 
migratory species such as tuna, billfish, and sharks are required to 
submit information about their intended and actual fishing activities. 
These submissions would allow the National Marine Fisheries Service 
(NMFS) and the Pacific Fishery

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Management Council to monitor the fisheries and determine the effects 
and effectiveness of the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for U.S. West 
Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (HMS). Pre-trip reporting 
requirements are essential for effectively and efficiently assigning 
available observer coverage to selected HMS vessels. Data collected by 
observers are critical to evaluating if the objectives of the FMP are 
being achieved and for evaluating the impacts of potential changes in 
management to respond to new information or new problems in the 
fisheries. Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) units will facilitate 
enforcement of closures associated with HMS fisheries and provide 
timely information on associated fleet activities.

II. Method of Collection

    VMS activation information is submitted electronically and pre-trip 
notifications are made by telephone.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0498.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80.
    Estimated Time per Response: Vessel monitoring system (VMS) 
activation reports, 15 minutes; pre-trip reports, 5 minutes.
    Estimated Burden Hours: 60.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $480 (VMS units and 
reporting are paid for by NMFS).

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 18, 2013.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-23018 Filed 9-20-13; 8:45 am]
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