Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 3308 [2018-01313]

Download as PDF 3308 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Notices Written comments must be submitted on or before March 26, 2018. 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 pracomments@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Sherry Lippiatt, NOAA Marine Debris Program, (510)-410–2602, Sherry.Lippiatt@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. This data collection project will be coordinated by the NOAA Marine Debris Program, and involve recreational and commercial vessels (respondents), shipboard observers (respondents), NGOs (respondents) as well as numerous experts on marine debris observations at sea. The Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris was created based on methods used in studies of floating marine debris by established researchers, previous shipboard observational studies conducted at sea by NOAA, and the experience and input of recreational sailors. The goal of this form is to be able to calculate the density of marine debris within an area of a known size. Additionally, this form will help collect data on potential marine debris resulting from future severe marine debris generating events in order to better model movement of the debris as well as prepare (as needed) for debris arrival. This form may additionally be used to collect data on floating marine debris in any water body. II. Method of Collection Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms. Methods of submittal include email of electronic forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0644. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for profit institutions; business or other for-profit organizations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 5. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3 hours. 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. Dated: January 19, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. BILLING CODE 3510–JE–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: Cooperative Charting Programs. OMB Control Number: 0648–0022. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (revision and extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 110. Average Hours per Response: 2 hours, 30 minutes. Burden Hours: 440. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Power Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: January 19, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–01313 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [FR Doc. 2018–01315 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Auxiliary members report observations of changes that require additions, corrections or revisions to NauticalCharts. The information provided is used by NOAA, National Ocean Service, Office ofCoast Survey to maintain and prepare chart additions that are used Nationwide bycommercial and recreational navigators. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. 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. RIN 0648–XF869 Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Surveys Along the Oregon and California Coasts National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental harassment authorization; request for comments. AGENCY: NMFS has received a request from Partnership for Interdisciplinary Study of Coastal Oceans (PISCO) at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to rocky intertidal monitoring surveys at locations in Oregon and California. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1

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[FR Doc No: 2018-01313]


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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: Cooperative Charting Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-0022.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular (revision and extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Number of Respondents: 110.
    Average Hours per Response: 2 hours, 30 minutes.
    Burden Hours: 440.
    Needs and Uses: The U.S. Power Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard 
Auxiliary members report observations of changes that require 
additions, corrections or revisions to NauticalCharts. The information 
provided is used by NOAA, National Ocean Service, Office ofCoast Survey 
to maintain and prepare chart additions that are used Nationwide 
bycommercial and recreational navigators.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    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: January 19, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-01313 Filed 1-23-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-JE-P


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