Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Socioeconomic Survey-Manell-Geus (Guam), 26546-26547 [2015-11206]

Download as PDF 26546 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2015 / Notices A. Annual Report Outline and Review Schedules B. Considerations for Monitoring Protected Species Interactions C. Statistical Control Chart Approach for Monitoring Protected Species Interactions D. Discussion on Effective Monitoring of Protected Species under the FEP Annual Reports 9. Council’s Research Priorities A. Five-year Research Priorities B. Cooperative Research Priorities C. Discussion 10. Public Comment 11. Committee Discussion and Recommendations 12. Other Business & Next Meeting Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 5, 2015. Tracey L. 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Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 5, 2015. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–11118 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Socioeconomic Survey—Manell-Geus (Guam) 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 7, 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 directed to Peter Edwards, (301) 563– 1145 Ext 145 or at Peter.Edwards@ noaa.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection. The purpose of this E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2015 / Notices information collection is to obtain information from individuals in Merizo, Guam. Specifically, NOAA is seeking information on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of watershed and coral reef conditions, as well as information on knowledge and attitudes related to specific reef protection activities in the Manell-Geus watershed and adjacent waters. In addition, this survey will provide for the ongoing collection of social and economic data related to the communities affected by coral reef conservation programs. Manell-Geus is one of ten sites in the nation selected as a focus area for NOAA’s Habitat Blueprint initiative. Community support and engagement are key elements towards successfully building resilience. We intend to use the information collected through this instrument for research purposes as well as measuring and improving the results of our coral reef protection programs. Because many of our efforts to protect reefs rely on education and changing attitudes toward reef protection, the information collected will allow NOAA staff to ensure programs are designed appropriately at the start, future program evaluation efforts are as successful as possible, and outreach efforts are targeting the intended recipients with useful information. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Method of Collection Information will be collected using a combination of approaches namely household surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews. The combination of these approaches is the most efficient and effective way to collect this kind of information at the village level for this U.S. jurisdiction. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–xxxx. Form Number: NA. Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 167. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 May 07, 2015 Jkt 235001 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. 2015–11206 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket ID PTO–C–2015–0017] Title: National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee Meeting United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. AGENCY: The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) Nomination Evaluation Committee will meet in closed session on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the relative merits of persons, teams, and companies nominated for the 2013 and 2014 NMTI. The Committee will consider nominations from both years in order to expedite the awards process. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Socioeconomic 
Survey--Manell-Geus (Guam)

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 7, 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 directed to Peter Edwards, (301) 563-1145 Ext 145 or at 
Peter.Edwards@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for a new information collection. The purpose of 
this

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information collection is to obtain information from individuals in 
Merizo, Guam. Specifically, NOAA is seeking information on the 
knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of watershed and coral reef 
conditions, as well as information on knowledge and attitudes related 
to specific reef protection activities in the Manell-Geus watershed and 
adjacent waters. In addition, this survey will provide for the ongoing 
collection of social and economic data related to the communities 
affected by coral reef conservation programs.
    Manell-Geus is one of ten sites in the nation selected as a focus 
area for NOAA's Habitat Blueprint initiative. Community support and 
engagement are key elements towards successfully building resilience. 
We intend to use the information collected through this instrument for 
research purposes as well as measuring and improving the results of our 
coral reef protection programs. Because many of our efforts to protect 
reefs rely on education and changing attitudes toward reef protection, 
the information collected will allow NOAA staff to ensure programs are 
designed appropriately at the start, future program evaluation efforts 
are as successful as possible, and outreach efforts are targeting the 
intended recipients with useful information.

II. Method of Collection

    Information will be collected using a combination of approaches 
namely household surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews. 
The combination of these approaches is the most efficient and effective 
way to collect this kind of information at the village level for this 
U.S. jurisdiction.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx.
    Form Number: NA.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information 
collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
    Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 167.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting 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.

Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-11206 Filed 5-7-15; 8:45 am]
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