Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southeast Region Permit Family of Forms, 25672-25673 [2015-10458]

Download as PDF 25672 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 86 / Tuesday, May 5, 2015 / Notices by law, the Departments will protect trade secrets and confidential commercial or financial information from disclosure, and will follow their established procedures under the Freedom of Information Act, Executive Order 12600, and the relevant Department regulations for handling requests that seek disclosure of confidential business information. Any stakeholder that has previously submitted letters on this matter to the Departments can also submit such previous correspondence to the www.regulations.gov Web site. All material posted will be deemed to be public and freely accessible by any interested person. The three Departments encourage submissions to be made as soon as practicable, as review of any new material submitted to the joint docket is expected to begin by the end of May, to supplement the U.S. government’s ongoing review and evaluation of this matter. To submit a comment, please visit www.regulations.gov and enter one of the below docket numbers in the search field: • DOT–OST–2015–0082 • DOS–2015–0016 • DOC–2015–0001 Dated: April 27, 2015. Ted Dean, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services, Department of Commerce. Dated: April 27, 2015. Thomas Engle, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs, Department of State. Dated: April 29, 2015. Brandon M. Belford, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 2015–10425 Filed 5–4–15; 8:45 am] Stock Assessment Review Committee for the purpose of reviewing stock assessments of scup and the bluefish. The Northeast Regional SAW is a formal scientific peer-review process for evaluating and presenting stock assessment results to managers for fish stocks in the offshore US waters of the northwest Atlantic. Assessments are prepared by SAW working groups and reviewed by an independent panel of stock assessment experts called the Stock Assessment Review Committee, or SARC. The public is invited to attend the presentations and discussions between the review panel and the scientists who have participated in the stock assessment process. DATES: The public portion of the Stock Assessment Review Committee Meeting will be held from June 2 through June 5, 2015. The meeting will commence on June 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the daily meeting agenda. The meeting will be held in the S.H. Clark Conference Room in the Aquarium Building of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheena Steiner, 508–495–2177; email: sheena.steiner@noaa.gov; or, James Weinberg, 508–495–2352; email: james.weinberg@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information, please visit the NEFSC Web site at https:// www.nefsc.noaa.gov/. For additional information about the SARC meeting and the stock assessment review of scup and bluefish, please visit the NMFS/ NEFSC SAW Web site at: https:// www.nefsc.noaa.gov/saw/. ADDRESSES: Daily Meeting Agenda—SAW/SARC 60 Benchmark Stock Assessments for Scup and Bluefish BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Tuesday, June 2 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 10–10:30 a.m. Welcome, James Weinberg, SAW Chair Introductions, Cynthia Jones, SARC Chair 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Scup Assessment Presentation, Mark Terceiro 3:45–5:45 p.m. Scup SARC Discussion, Cynthia Jones 5:45–6 p.m. Public Comments RIN 0648–XD928 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: NMFS and the Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW) will convene the 60th SAW SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 May 04, 2015 Jkt 235001 Wednesday, June 3 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bluefish Assessment Presentation, Tony Wood 1:30–3:30 p.m. Bluefish SARC Discussion, Cynthia Jones PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3:30–3:45 p.m. Public Comments 4–6 p.m. Revisit Scup Discussion, Cynthia Jones Thursday, June 4 8:30–10:30 a.m. Revisit Bluefish Discussion, Cynthia Jones 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Review/Edit Scup Assessment Summary Report, Cynthia Jones 3–6 p.m. Review/Edit Bluefish Assessment Summary Report, Cynthia Jones Friday, June 5 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Team SARC Report Writing, Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Special requests should be directed to Sheena Steiner at the NEFSC, 508–495–2177, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: April 29, 2015. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–10435 Filed 5–4–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southeast Region Permit Family of Forms 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 July 6, 2015. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 86 / Tuesday, May 5, 2015 / Notices II. Method of Collection directed to Anik Clemens, (727) 551– 5611 or anik.clemens@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract This request is for revision of a currently approved information collection. The collection consists of vessel and dealer permits that are part of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) program to manage fisheries in the Southeast Region. The fisheries in the Southeast Region are managed under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) (16 U.S.C. 1801) and regulations at 50 CFR part 622, 50 CFR part 635 and 50 CFR part 300. NMFS issues permits to fishing vessels and dealers in order to collect information necessary to comply with domestic and international fisheries obligations, secure compliance with regulations, and disseminate necessary information. This revision would amend the ‘‘Federal Permit Application for Vessels Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)’’ to add the collection of an International Maritime Organization/ Lloyd’s Registry (IMO/LR) number to the permit application for commercial HMS vessels ≥ 20 meters (65’ 7’’) in length that are obtaining or renewing a HMS limited access permit, including the Atlantic tuna longline, shark incidental, shark directed, swordfish incidental, swordfish directed, and swordfish handgear permits. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved a recommendation (13–13) for Contracting Parties to require commercial vessels ≥ 20 meters (65′ 7″) in length to obtain an IMO/LR number from IHS/Fairplay by no later than January 1, 2016. Permit applications that do not contain the required supporting documents will be considered incomplete. This revision would also change the Report for the Deposit or Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock by adding language to the instructions, specifically, ‘‘If not originally approved, then provide a new sample of rock,’’ adding the USCG documentation number or state registration number for the primary vessel the permit is used on, changing the wording in the instructions for the box describing the deposited material to include the ‘‘type and specific geographic origin’’ of the material, and adding a yes/no check box for whether a sample of the deposit material has been provided to NMFS. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 May 04, 2015 Jkt 235001 The requirement for commercial HMS vessels to obtain an IMO/LR number is accomplished by accessing a secure Internet automated system supported by IHS/Fairplay (https:// www.imonumbers.lrfairplay.com/). Applicants may fill out and submit an application electronically. This automated system is available on a 7 day/24 hour basis, and the IMO/LR number is available at no additional charge to the permit holder. The Report for the Deposit or Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock can be obtained online at the Southeast Region’s Web site (https://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/permits/ permits.htm). This Web site allows the public to obtain a copy of this form, complete it electronically, download it, and print it out. The Southeast Region’s Web site also includes other forms under this collection, including the vessel permit application and the dealer permit application, which can be downloaded and completed electronically, and printed. There is also an option now to complete a vessel permit application online and submit it online, for certain fisheries. All other permitting requirements are currently still paper forms. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0205. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (revision of a currently approved collection). Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations; individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,664. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,172. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $539,949. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25673 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. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–10458 Filed 5–4–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD926 International Pacific Halibut Commission Appointments National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; call for nominations. AGENCY: In January 2013, NOAA Fisheries publicly solicited nominations for two presidential appointments to serve as U.S. Commissioners to the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC). This multi-step nomination process provided for extensive participation by stakeholders in the Pacific halibut fishery and resulted in the appointment of two highly qualified individuals to serve in this important position. U.S. Commissioners to the IPHC Commission are appointed for a term not to exceed 2 years, but are eligible for reappointment. In order to ensure that the views of relevant stakeholders and others with an on-going interest in the Pacific halibut fishery are adequately reflected, NOAA is again soliciting nominations for two individuals to serve as U.S. Commissioners to the IPHC. Nominations are open to all qualified individuals and may include current Commissioners. DATES: Nominations must be received by June 4, 2015. A list of nominees will be published on the NMFS Alaska Regional Office Web site (https:// www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/) by June 9, 2015. Public comments relating to this list of nominees will be accepted until by July 9, 2015. ADDRESSES: Nominations for U.S. Commissioners to the IPHC may be made in writing to Mr. Patrick E. Moran, Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection, National Marine Fisheries Service, at 1315 East-West SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-10458]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southeast 
Region Permit Family of Forms

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 July 6, 2015.

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

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directed to Anik Clemens, (727) 551-5611 or anik.clemens@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    The collection consists of vessel and dealer permits that are part 
of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) program to manage 
fisheries in the Southeast Region. The fisheries in the Southeast 
Region are managed under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (MSA) (16 U.S.C. 1801) and regulations at 50 CFR part 
622, 50 CFR part 635 and 50 CFR part 300. NMFS issues permits to 
fishing vessels and dealers in order to collect information necessary 
to comply with domestic and international fisheries obligations, secure 
compliance with regulations, and disseminate necessary information.
    This revision would amend the ``Federal Permit Application for 
Vessels Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)'' to add the 
collection of an International Maritime Organization/Lloyd's Registry 
(IMO/LR) number to the permit application for commercial HMS vessels 
[gteqt] 20 meters (65' 7'') in length that are obtaining or renewing a 
HMS limited access permit, including the Atlantic tuna longline, shark 
incidental, shark directed, swordfish incidental, swordfish directed, 
and swordfish handgear permits. The International Commission for the 
Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved a recommendation (13-
13) for Contracting Parties to require commercial vessels [gteqt] 20 
meters (65' 7'') in length to obtain an IMO/LR number from IHS/Fairplay 
by no later than January 1, 2016. Permit applications that do not 
contain the required supporting documents will be considered 
incomplete.
    This revision would also change the Report for the Deposit or 
Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock by adding language to the 
instructions, specifically, ``If not originally approved, then provide 
a new sample of rock,'' adding the USCG documentation number or state 
registration number for the primary vessel the permit is used on, 
changing the wording in the instructions for the box describing the 
deposited material to include the ``type and specific geographic 
origin'' of the material, and adding a yes/no check box for whether a 
sample of the deposit material has been provided to NMFS.

II. Method of Collection

    The requirement for commercial HMS vessels to obtain an IMO/LR 
number is accomplished by accessing a secure Internet automated system 
supported by IHS/Fairplay (https://www.imonumbers.lrfairplay.com/). 
Applicants may fill out and submit an application electronically. This 
automated system is available on a 7 day/24 hour basis, and the IMO/LR 
number is available at no additional charge to the permit holder. The 
Report for the Deposit or Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock can be 
obtained online at the Southeast Region's Web site (https://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/permits/permits.htm). This Web site allows the 
public to obtain a copy of this form, complete it electronically, 
download it, and print it out.
    The Southeast Region's Web site also includes other forms under 
this collection, including the vessel permit application and the dealer 
permit application, which can be downloaded and completed 
electronically, and printed. There is also an option now to complete a 
vessel permit application online and submit it online, for certain 
fisheries. All other permitting requirements are currently still paper 
forms.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0205.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (revision of a currently 
approved collection).
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations; 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,664.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,172.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $539,949.

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.

Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-10458 Filed 5-4-15; 8:45 am]
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