Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Marine Recreational Information Program Social Network Survey, 4909-4910 [2018-02044]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 23 / Friday, February 2, 2018 / Notices 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 Brian Summers at (301) 427– 8783 or brian.summers@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates a direct loan program to assist in financing certain actions relating to commercial fishing vessels, shoreside fishery facilities, aquaculture operations, and individual fishing quotas. Application information is required to determine eligibility pursuant to 50 CFR part 253 and to determine the type and amount of assistance requested by the applicant. An annual financial statement is required from the recipients to monitor the financial status of the loan. II. Method of Collection Paper applications. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0012. Form Number(s): 88–1. Type of Review: Regular (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 311. Estimated Time per Response: Application, 10 hours; annual financial statement, 2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,102. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,799 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 Feb 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 29, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–02040 Filed 2–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Marine Recreational Information Program Social Network Survey 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 April 3, 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(s) and instructions should be directed to Dave Bard, (301) 427– 8197 or David.Bard@NOAA.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for new information collection. The title will be ‘‘Marine Recreational Information Program Social Network Survey.’’ In its 2017 review of NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), the National PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4909 Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, also known as the National Academies, recommended the program enhance its communications and outreach activities, particularly among the recreational fishing community. MRIP is taking an objective, research-based approach to doing so. In 2016, MRIP conducted a partner and stakeholder needs assessment. In 2018, MRIP will undertake a social network survey. This effort will help identify relationships, networks, channels, and information flow among a target population, in this case the numerous audiences that comprise the recreational fishing community. Completing this survey and the subsequent analysis will help MRIP more effectively engage with its audiences by identifying key influencers and information pathways, and identifying the areas of greatest need and greatest opportunity for relationship-building. A mail survey sample will be drawn from the National Saltwater Angler Registry, a database of licensed recreational anglers living in the U.S. The information comes mostly from state-based saltwater fishing license and registration programs. Questions will explore such issues as broad information channels and pathways among recreational anglers; understanding of and confidence in recreational data collection, estimation, and reporting; confidence in their information sources; awareness of the distinctions and connections between recreational data collection and recreational fisheries management, etc., including regional differences. Data gathered will include angler use of and trust in different sources (e.g., other recreational anglers, recreational fishing clubs, state management agencies, federal management agencies, tackle shops, etc.) and channels (e.g., mass media, social media, personal conversations, online message boards, fishing club meetings, etc.) of fisheries management information. These data will be used to identify key information sources for recreational anglers, evaluate regional differences in information sources, and evaluate recreational angler confidence in management and data collection efforts, thus allowing MRIP to more effectively communicate with recreational anglers on data collection issues by focusing communications efforts on important network channels. II. Method of Collection Information will be collected through mail surveys. III. Data OMB Control Number: E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1 4910 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 23 / Friday, February 2, 2018 / Notices Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000. Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,167. 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. Dated: January 29, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–02044 Filed 2–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY below. INFORMATION The meeting will be held February 20, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on February 21, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Residence Inn Boise Downtown City Center, 400 S Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702; 208–424–9999. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF990 Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open public meeting. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee’s (MAFAC’s) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The CBP Task Force will discuss the issues SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 Feb 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 [FR Doc. 2018–02102 Filed 2–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast Region; 503–231–6730; email: Katherine.Cheney@noaa.gov. Notice is hereby given of a meeting of MAFAC’s CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings are located online at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/ partners#marine-fisheries-advisorycommittee-. The CBP Task Force reports to MAFAC and is being convened to discuss and develop recommendations for long-term goals to meet Columbia Basin salmon recovery, conservation needs, and harvest opportunities. These goals will be developed in the context of habitat capacity and other factors that affect salmon mortality. More information is available at the CBP Task Force web page: https:// www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/ columbia_river/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Matters To Be Considered DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Dated: January 30, 2018. Jennifer Lukens, Director for the Office of Policy, National Marine Fisheries Service. The meeting time and agenda are subject to change. Updated information will be available on the CBP Task Force web page above. Meeting topics include discussion of hatchery, hydrosystem, and other ecological considerations, and progress reports on quantitative and qualitative goal setting and basin-wide integration. The meeting is open to the public as observers, and public input will be accepted on February 21, 2018, from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., limited to the time available. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Katherine Cheney; 503–231–6730, by February 12, 2018. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to the Procurement List. AGENCY: This action adds products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: Date added to the Procurement List: March 4, 2018. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy B. Jensen, Telephone: (703) 603– 7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Additions On 5/26/2017 (82 FR 101) and 12/22/2017 (82 FR 245), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products to the Government. E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4909-4910]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-02044]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Marine 
Recreational Information Program Social Network Survey

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 April 3, 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 [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Dave Bard, (301) 427-8197 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for new information collection. The title will be 
``Marine Recreational Information Program Social Network Survey.''
    In its 2017 review of NOAA Fisheries' Marine Recreational 
Information Program (MRIP), the National Academies of Sciences, 
Engineering, and Medicine, also known as the National Academies, 
recommended the program enhance its communications and outreach 
activities, particularly among the recreational fishing community. MRIP 
is taking an objective, research-based approach to doing so. In 2016, 
MRIP conducted a partner and stakeholder needs assessment. In 2018, 
MRIP will undertake a social network survey. This effort will help 
identify relationships, networks, channels, and information flow among 
a target population, in this case the numerous audiences that comprise 
the recreational fishing community. Completing this survey and the 
subsequent analysis will help MRIP more effectively engage with its 
audiences by identifying key influencers and information pathways, and 
identifying the areas of greatest need and greatest opportunity for 
relationship-building.
    A mail survey sample will be drawn from the National Saltwater 
Angler Registry, a database of licensed recreational anglers living in 
the U.S. The information comes mostly from state-based saltwater 
fishing license and registration programs. Questions will explore such 
issues as broad information channels and pathways among recreational 
anglers; understanding of and confidence in recreational data 
collection, estimation, and reporting; confidence in their information 
sources; awareness of the distinctions and connections between 
recreational data collection and recreational fisheries management, 
etc., including regional differences. Data gathered will include angler 
use of and trust in different sources (e.g., other recreational 
anglers, recreational fishing clubs, state management agencies, federal 
management agencies, tackle shops, etc.) and channels (e.g., mass 
media, social media, personal conversations, online message boards, 
fishing club meetings, etc.) of fisheries management information. These 
data will be used to identify key information sources for recreational 
anglers, evaluate regional differences in information sources, and 
evaluate recreational angler confidence in management and data 
collection efforts, thus allowing MRIP to more effectively communicate 
with recreational anglers on data collection issues by focusing 
communications efforts on important network channels.

II. Method of Collection

    Information will be collected through mail surveys.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number:

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    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,167.
    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.

    Dated: January 29, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-02044 Filed 2-1-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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