Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 60713 [2017-27553]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 245 / Friday, December 22, 2017 / Notices Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 6. Potential Alaska Board of Fisheries proposal for Aleutian Island golden king crab harvest strategy change 7. Format of SAFE Chapters 8. Preliminary results of Aleutian Island golden king crab genetic work 9. Use of acoustic bottom typing to inform bottom trawl sampling efficiency for snow crab 10. Crab Economic SAFE The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https://www.npfmc.org/. RIN 0648–XF912 Special Accommodations Dated: December 18, 2017. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017–27552 Filed 12–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Crab Plan Team (CPT) will meet in January, in Anchorage, AK. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 through Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel in the Aspen/Spruce Room, 500 W 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Stram, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Agenda Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Through Thursday, January 11, 2018 The CPT will review and make recommendations on: 1. Norton Sound Red King Crab final assessment OFL/ABC 2. Modeling discussions including: Chela height issue with respect to survey data, weighting and lambdas in Tier 3 and other assessments, terminal year of recruitment, MCMC posterior draws, Issues of bimodality as with snow crab in the 2017 assessment 3. Dynamic B0 for all applicable assessments and how to implement and interpret 4. Norton Sound Red King Crab final assessment OFL/ABC 5. ADFG harvest strategy uncertainties considered in TAC setting process for all stocks VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Dec 21, 2017 Jkt 244001 These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Shannon Gleason at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: December 19, 2017. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017–27593 Filed 12–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: 3D Nation National Enhanced Elevation Study 2017. OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (request for a new information collection). Number of Respondents: 800. Average Hours per Response: One hour each for the questionnaire and a possible follow-up clarification interview. Burden Hours: 1,050. Needs and Uses: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Program plan to conduct a follow-on study to the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) white paper finalized in 2012 (NEEA overview can be found at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/ PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 60713 2012/3088/). This NEEA follow-on study will incorporate coastal and ocean requirements for elevation data along with a revisit of the terrestrial elevation data needs assessed via a similar survey in 2010 (OMB Control No. 1028–0099). The primary tool to gather information will be a questionnaire covering a wide range of business uses that depend on 3D data to inform policy, regulation, scientific research, and management decisions. For purposes of this questionnaire, 3D data refers to topographic data (precise threedimensional measurements of the terrestrial terrain) and bathymetric data (three-dimensional surface of the underwater terrain). Questions will be asked about how 3D data relate to other data types such as the shoreline; characteristics of tides, currents, and waves; and the physical and chemical properties of the water itself. A series of questions will be asked as they relate to specific Mission Critical Activities. These will include questions about the area (geographic extent), 3D data accuracy requirements, linkages to other data to support a wide range of analysis, and benefits of having the required data. NOAA, USGS and partner mapping agencies are working to improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D data and related applications within the United States. By learning more about business uses and associated benefits that would be realized from improved 3D data, the agencies will be able to prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs. This questionnaire is part of an effort to develop and refine future program alternatives that would provide enhanced 3D data to meet many Federal, State, and other national business needs. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; not for profit institutions; Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. Dated: December 18, 2017. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: 3D Nation National Enhanced Elevation Study 2017.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular (request for a new information 
collection).
    Number of Respondents: 800.
    Average Hours per Response: One hour each for the questionnaire and 
a possible follow-up clarification interview.
    Burden Hours: 1,050.
    Needs and Uses: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA) Office of Coast Survey and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 
National Geospatial Program plan to conduct a follow-on study to the 
National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) white paper finalized in 
2012 (NEEA overview can be found at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088/
). This NEEA follow-on study will incorporate coastal and ocean 
requirements for elevation data along with a revisit of the terrestrial 
elevation data needs assessed via a similar survey in 2010 (OMB Control 
No. 1028-0099). The primary tool to gather information will be a 
questionnaire covering a wide range of business uses that depend on 3D 
data to inform policy, regulation, scientific research, and management 
decisions. For purposes of this questionnaire, 3D data refers to 
topographic data (precise three-dimensional measurements of the 
terrestrial terrain) and bathymetric data (three-dimensional surface of 
the underwater terrain). Questions will be asked about how 3D data 
relate to other data types such as the shoreline; characteristics of 
tides, currents, and waves; and the physical and chemical properties of 
the water itself. A series of questions will be asked as they relate to 
specific Mission Critical Activities. These will include questions 
about the area (geographic extent), 3D data accuracy requirements, 
linkages to other data to support a wide range of analysis, and 
benefits of having the required data.
    NOAA, USGS and partner mapping agencies are working to improve the 
technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 
3D data and related applications within the United States. By learning 
more about business uses and associated benefits that would be realized 
from improved 3D data, the agencies will be able to prioritize and 
direct investments that will best serve user needs. This questionnaire 
is part of an effort to develop and refine future program alternatives 
that would provide enhanced 3D data to meet many Federal, State, and 
other national business needs.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; not 
for profit institutions;
    Frequency: One time.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. 
Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections 
currently under review by OMB.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to [email protected] or fax to (202) 395-5806.

    Dated: December 18, 2017.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-27553 Filed 12-21-17; 8:45 am]
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