Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR), 63085 [2014-25034]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 204 / Wednesday, October 22, 2014 / Notices Call for Applications for the 2016 International Buyer Program (January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016);’’ and (3) two copies of the application: one copy of the application printed on company letterhead, and one electronic copy of the application submitted on a CD–RW (preferably in Microsoft Word® format), on or before the deadline noted above. There is no fee required to apply. ITA expects to issue the results of its review process in April 2015. Legal Authority: The statutory program authority for the ITA to conduct the International Buyer Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has the legal authority to enter into MOAs with show organizers under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to accept contributions of funds and services from firms for the purposes of furthering its mission. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements of the application to this program (Form OMB 0625–0151) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625–0151). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. For further information please contact: Vidya Desai, Acting Director, International Buyer Program (IBP2016@ trade.gov). Elnora Moye, Trade Program Assistant. [FR Doc. 2014–24677 Filed 10–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Commercial Operator’s Annual Report (COAR) National Ocean 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Oct 21, 2014 Jkt 235001 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 December 22, 2014. 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 Patsy A. Bearden, (907) 586– 7008 or patsy.bearden@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. The Alaska Commercial Operator’s Annual Report (COAR) is a report that collects harvest and production information broken out by specific criteria such as gear type, area, delivery and product type, and pounds and value. The COAR is due by April 1 of the year following any buying or processing activity. Any person or company who received a Fisheries Business License from the Alaska Department of Revenue and an Intent to Operate Permit by Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is required to annually submit the COAR to the State of Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), under Alaska Administrative Code (AAC), chapter 5 AAC 39.130. In addition, any person or company who receives an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)-only permit from ADF&G annually must submit a COAR to ADF&G. Any owner of a catcher/ processor or mothership with a Federal permit operating in the EEZ off Alaska is required to annually submit a COAR to ADF&G under 50 CFR part 679.5(p). The COAR provides information on ex-vessel and first wholesale values for statewide fish and shellfish products. Containing information from shoreside processors, stationary floating processors, motherships, and catcher/ processors, this data collection yields equivalent annual product value information for all respective processing sectors and provides a consistent time series according to which groundfish resources may be managed more efficiently. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63085 II. Method of Collection The method of submittal is completion of a fillable file of the COAR onscreen or completion of a paper form and mailed. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0428. 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: 204. Estimated Time per Response: 8 hr. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,632. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $816. 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: October 16, 2014. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 204 (Wednesday, October 22, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 63085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25034]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska 
Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR)

AGENCY: National Ocean 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 December 22, 
2014.

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 Patsy A. Bearden, (907) 586-7008 or 
patsy.bearden@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    The Alaska Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR) is a report 
that collects harvest and production information broken out by specific 
criteria such as gear type, area, delivery and product type, and pounds 
and value. The COAR is due by April 1 of the year following any buying 
or processing activity.
    Any person or company who received a Fisheries Business License 
from the Alaska Department of Revenue and an Intent to Operate Permit 
by Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is required to annually 
submit the COAR to the State of Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and 
Game (ADF&G), under Alaska Administrative Code (AAC), chapter 5 AAC 
39.130. In addition, any person or company who receives an Exclusive 
Economic Zone (EEZ)-only permit from ADF&G annually must submit a COAR 
to ADF&G. Any owner of a catcher/processor or mothership with a Federal 
permit operating in the EEZ off Alaska is required to annually submit a 
COAR to ADF&G under 50 CFR part 679.5(p).
    The COAR provides information on ex-vessel and first wholesale 
values for statewide fish and shellfish products. Containing 
information from shoreside processors, stationary floating processors, 
motherships, and catcher/processors, this data collection yields 
equivalent annual product value information for all respective 
processing sectors and provides a consistent time series according to 
which groundfish resources may be managed more efficiently.

II. Method of Collection

    The method of submittal is completion of a fillable file of the 
COAR onscreen or completion of a paper form and mailed.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0428.
    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: 204.
    Estimated Time per Response: 8 hr.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,632.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $816.

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: October 16, 2014.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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