Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Hazard Simplification WFO-Partner Focus Groups, 29101-29102 [2018-13467]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Notices 29101 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. II. Method of Collection DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE This information will initially be collected using a paper form, which respondents will be asked to return by mail. Respondents can also scan and email, or fax their submission. An electronic form will be developed for future iterations. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Written comments must be submitted on or before August 21, 2018. III. Data AGENCY: SUMMARY: DATES: 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). ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Michael Asaro at Michael.Asaro@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection. The Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan), developed under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, seeks to enable the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to reduce injuries and deaths of large whales, especially right whales, due to incidental entanglement in United States commercial fishing gear. In order to develop fair and effective management measures, the Take Reduction Team (Team) requires comprehensive data on when, where, and how fixed gear vessels fish. While subsets of Plan’s vessels report on aspects of their operations, the available data form an incomplete picture. NMFS recognizes that forthcoming changes under select fishery management plans (e.g., the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan) may eventually introduce gear and activity reporting of the type requested. Until those requirements are implemented, however, operators of commercial fishing vessels deploying fixed gear (traps, pots, and gillnets) are requested to complete this annual supplemental data collection form, regardless of fishing location, permit type, or the provision of similar information to other Federal and state agencies. This information will allow NMFS to focus further risk reduction measures in certain areas or fisheries, where needed, to meet the goals of the Plan. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 OMB Control Number: 0648–xxxx. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,604 respondents. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes per year. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,453 hours per year. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.60 per person per year, or $2,762.40 per year in 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: June 18, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–13466 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Hazard Simplification WFO-Partner Focus Groups National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. 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 August 21, 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 NOAA National Weather Service Analyze, Forecast, and Support Office, Elliott Jacks, Chief of Forecast Services Division, 301–427–9351, Elliott.Jacks@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection. In response to public law H.R. 353, Section 406, NWS conducted several social science engagement activities to assess the current Watch, Warning, and Advisory (WWA) system. There was strong agreement for small adjustments to the current system and some support for an entirely new system. To further explore an alternative system, a public survey was conducted to test knowledge of the current system and a series of ‘‘prototypes’’ as an alternative to WWA. Drawing upon these results, NWS plans to conduct focus groups with its forecasters and partners to explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing a new alerting system. II. Method of Collection Focus groups will be conducted in person and/or by webinar. Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1 29102 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Notices III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–xxxx. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; Federal Government; State, Local, or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10–15 people per focus group, 3–4 focus groups per location, 6 locations (180– 360 Total respondents). Estimated Time per Response: Each focus group will last 3–4 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,450. 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: June 18, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–13467 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KE–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. CPSC–2017–0027] Recall Effectiveness: Announcement of Request for Information Regarding the Use of Direct Notice and Targeted Notices During Recalls U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of request for information. AGENCY: To advance the concepts discussed during the U.S. Consumer SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Recall Effectiveness Workshop in 2017, the CPSC announces a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders to provide information critical to future work on Recall Effectiveness. CPSC asks for responses on a series of questions addressing direct notice and other forms of customer notice. The information provided will help inform CPSC’s efforts to continue improving the effectiveness of recalls. DATES: Submit comments by September 5, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2017– 0027, by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The Commission does not accept comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except through www.regulations.gov. The Commission encourages you to submit electronic comments by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, as described above; however, please do not use this method if you are submitting confidential business information or other sensitive information that should not be made public. Written Submissions: Submit written submissions by mail/hand delivery/ courier to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to: www.regulations.gov. If you submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available to the public, do not submit it electronically, but send it in hard copy to the Office of the Secretary at the address indicated above. See also section III, below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to: www.regulations.gov, and insert the docket number CPSC–2017–0027, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph F. Williams, Compliance Officer, the Office of Compliance and Field Operations, U.S. Consumer Product PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: 301–504–7585; email: jfwilliams@ cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. Recall Effectiveness Workshop On July 25, 2017, the CPSC hosted a Recall Effectiveness Workshop. The goal of the workshop was to explore and develop proactive measures that CPSC and stakeholders can undertake to improve recall effectiveness. Seventynine external stakeholders attended the workshop, including various retailers, manufacturers, law firms, consumer interest groups, third party recall contractors and consultants, testing laboratories, and other interested parties. CPSC staff facilitated an open discussion among these participants about ways to increase recall effectiveness and also gathered feedback on how CPSC can potentially improve its recall efforts. Additional details may be found here: https://www.cpsc.gov/ Recall-Effectiveness. B. Recall Effectiveness Report Following the workshop, CPSC staff prepared a report, which was released on February 22, 2018. The report stated that the CPSC staff intends to prioritize stakeholders’ suggestions to: • Collaborate on ways to improve direct notice to consumers; and • collaborate with firms to explore how technology can be used to enhance recall response. The report explained the reason for this focus: ‘‘Direct notice recalls have proven to be the most effective recalls. We intend to work with consumer and industry stakeholders on registration methods or other improvements (e.g., retailer opt-in at checkout, home voice assistants, photo texting, QR codes, and incentives for product registration) to promote direct notice recalls.’’ ‘‘We will continue to explore how technology can be used to enhance recall response in appropriate cases, including enhancing firms’ recall marketing strategies, use of social media, and improved methods for instore communication. We intend to identify and share examples of future recall marketing strategies that are innovative and/or successful.’’ The full Recall Effectiveness Report may be found here: https:// www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall_ Effectiveness_Workshop_Report2018.pdf?R1VyLltrl8M_id.2vkAkl HoUZjaSCab. E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 121 (Friday, June 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29101-29102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13467]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Hazard 
Simplification WFO-Partner Focus Groups

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 August 21, 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 and instructions should 
be directed to NOAA National Weather Service Analyze, Forecast, and 
Support Office, Elliott Jacks, Chief of Forecast Services Division, 
301-427-9351, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for a new information collection.
    In response to public law H.R. 353, Section 406, NWS conducted 
several social science engagement activities to assess the current 
Watch, Warning, and Advisory (WWA) system. There was strong agreement 
for small adjustments to the current system and some support for an 
entirely new system. To further explore an alternative system, a public 
survey was conducted to test knowledge of the current system and a 
series of ``prototypes'' as an alternative to WWA. Drawing upon these 
results, NWS plans to conduct focus groups with its forecasters and 
partners to explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing a 
new alerting system.

II. Method of Collection

    Focus groups will be conducted in person and/or by webinar.

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III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular (request for a new information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; 
Federal Government; State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10-15 people per focus group, 3-4 
focus groups per location, 6 locations (180-360 Total respondents).
    Estimated Time per Response: Each focus group will last 3-4 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,450.
    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: June 18, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-13467 Filed 6-21-18; 8:45 am]
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