Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southeast Region Aquaculture Program, 38127-38128 [2018-16657]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 150 / Friday, August 3, 2018 / Notices (with the exception of harassment distances, as described above), and there is no new information suggesting that our analysis or findings should change. Based on the information contained here and in the referenced documents, NMFS has determined the following: (1) The required mitigation measures will effect the least practicable impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat; (2) the authorized takes will have a negligible impact on the affected marine mammal species or stocks; (3) the authorized takes represent small numbers of marine mammals relative to the affected stock abundances; and (4) the Navy’s activities will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on taking for subsistence purposes as no relevant subsistence uses of marine mammals are implicated by this action. Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that each Federal agency insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. To ensure ESA compliance for the issuance of IHAs, NMFS consults internally whenever we propose to authorize take for endangered or threatened species. No incidental take of ESA-listed species is authorized or expected to result from this activity. Therefore, NMFS has determined that formal consultation under section 7 of the ESA is not required for this action. Authorization amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 As a result of these determinations, NMFS has issued an IHA to the Navy for the harassment of small numbers of bottlenose dolphins incidental to construction activities related to the Bravo Wharf Recapitalization Project, Naval Base Mayport, Florida, provided the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated. Dated: July 30, 2018. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–16599 Filed 8–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Aug 02, 2018 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southeast Region Aquaculture Program National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), 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 October 2, 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 Jessica Beck-Stimpert, NMFS Southeast Regional Office, 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, phone: 727–824–5305, or email: jess.beck@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for an extension and revision of a currently approved information collection under the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Control Number 0648–0703, Southeast Region Aquaculture Program. NMFS manages aquaculture operations in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) under the Fishery Management Plan for Regulating Offshore Marine Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico (Aquaculture FMP). The final rule for the Aquaculture FMP published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1762; RIN 0648–AS65). This collection of information tracks the administrative functions associated with the aquaculture program (e.g., registration and account setup, landing transactions, and most reporting requirements). The NMFS Southeast Regional Office also proposes to revise parts of the information collection approved under PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38127 OMB Control Number 0648–0703 to account for updates to burden time and cost estimates, inclusion of new forms to fulfill rule requirements and administrative updates to online and paper forms. NMFS intends the revisions would make instructions and data collection requirements clearer and easier to understand, resulting in more accurate and efficient information available for use by fishery managers. II. Method of Collection Information for the Southeast Region Aquaculture Program is collected online via the aquaculture website (https:// sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_ fisheries/gulf_fisheries/aquaculture/); therefore, a participant must have access to a computer and internet access, and must set up an appropriate online aquaculture account to participate. Assistance with online functions will be available from customer service Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., eastern time. If some online reporting functions are not available at the time of initial implementation of the aquaculture program, participants may comply by submitting the required information via email to the NMFS Southeast Region using the appropriate forms that are available on the website. Once online functions are available to the public, participants must comply by using the online system unless alternative methods are specified. Operators of aquaculture facilities would be required to submit all information requirements to NMFS, with the exception of the bill of lading information, which will accompany each shipment of cultured product. Currently, all submissions would be via the online website, unless otherwise noted. Additionally, dealers who purchase aquaculture product from facilities would be required to submit information on those purchases. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0703. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension and revision of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40 (20 operators, 20 dealers). Estimated Time per Response: • Federal Permit Application for Offshore Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico, 3 hours. • Notification to Delay Permit Issuance, Annual Report for Gulf Aquaculture Permittees, Certification for Broodstock and Juveniles, Marine Mammal Authorization Form, E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 38128 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 150 / Friday, August 3, 2018 / Notices Notification to Transport Cultured Juveniles to Offshore Systems, 10 minutes. • Baseline Environmental Survey, 320 hours. • Request to Harvest Broodstock, Broodstock Post-Harvest Report, Notification Entanglement or Interaction, Notification of Major Escapement Event, Notification of Reportable Pathogen Episode, Harvest and Landing Notification, 30 minutes. • Bill of Lading, 5 minutes. • Emergency Disaster Plan, 4 hours. • Fin Clip Samples, 10 hours. • Request to Transfer Gulf Aquaculture Permit, 3 hours. • Assurance bond, Contract with an Aquatic Animal Health Expert, 16 hours. • Broodstock Marking, Pinger/ Location Devise, Marking Restricted Access Zone, Genetic Testing, 8 hours. • Dealer Permit Application, Dealer Report for Landing and Sale, 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,753. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $87,660 in recordkeeping or reporting costs. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 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: July 31, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–16657 Filed 8–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Aug 02, 2018 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG362 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 Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Groundfish Management Team (GMT) will convene a meeting via webinar to discuss items on the Pacific Council’s September 2018 meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The webinar meeting will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time or until business is completed. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held via webinar. A public listening station is available at the Pacific Council office (address below). To attend the webinar: (1) Join the GoToWebinar by visiting this link https://www.gotomeeting.com/ webinar (Click ‘‘Join a Webinar’’ in top right corner of page), (2) Enter the Webinar ID: 615–614–003, and (3) enter your name and email address (required). After logging into the webinar, you must use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting. Dial this TOLL number 1–562–247–8321, enter the Attendee phone audio access code 156–942–931, and enter your audio phone pin (shown after joining the webinar). System Requirements: for PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 7, Vista, or XP; for Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer; for Mobile attendees: Required: iPhone®, iPad®, AndroidTM phone or Android tablet (see https://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/ webinar/gotowebinar_apps). You may send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt or contact him at (503) 820–2280, extension 411 for technical assistance. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384; telephone: (503) 820– 2280. SUMMARY: Mr. Todd Phillips, Staff Officer; telephone: (503) 820–2426. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss ecosystem, groundfish, and administrative agenda items on the September 2018 Pacific Council meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 agenda, to perform workload planning, and discuss future meeting plans. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the GMT’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The public listening station is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2411 at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date. Dated: July 31, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–16681 Filed 8–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG382 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting (webinar). AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene a webinar meeting of its Ad Hoc Trawl Groundfish Electronic Monitoring Policy Advisory Committee (GEMPAC) which is open to the public. DATES: The webinar will be held August 17, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time), or until business has been completed. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. A public listening station is available at the Pacific Council office (address below). To attend the webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone, use this link: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/join/837382429 and follow the prompts. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 150 (Friday, August 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38127-38128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16657]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southeast 
Region Aquaculture Program

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), 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 October 2, 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 Jessica Beck-Stimpert, NMFS Southeast Regional Office, 
263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, phone: 727-824-5305, 
or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for an extension and revision of a currently 
approved information collection under the Office of Management and 
Budget's (OMB) Control Number 0648-0703, Southeast Region Aquaculture 
Program. NMFS manages aquaculture operations in Federal waters of the 
Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) under the Fishery Management Plan for Regulating 
Offshore Marine Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico (Aquaculture FMP). 
The final rule for the Aquaculture FMP published in the Federal 
Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1762; RIN 0648-AS65).
    This collection of information tracks the administrative functions 
associated with the aquaculture program (e.g., registration and account 
setup, landing transactions, and most reporting requirements).
    The NMFS Southeast Regional Office also proposes to revise parts of 
the information collection approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0703 
to account for updates to burden time and cost estimates, inclusion of 
new forms to fulfill rule requirements and administrative updates to 
online and paper forms. NMFS intends the revisions would make 
instructions and data collection requirements clearer and easier to 
understand, resulting in more accurate and efficient information 
available for use by fishery managers.

II. Method of Collection

    Information for the Southeast Region Aquaculture Program is 
collected online via the aquaculture website (https://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/gulf_fisheries/aquaculture/); 
therefore, a participant must have access to a computer and internet 
access, and must set up an appropriate online aquaculture account to 
participate. Assistance with online functions will be available from 
customer service Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 
eastern time. If some online reporting functions are not available at 
the time of initial implementation of the aquaculture program, 
participants may comply by submitting the required information via 
email to the NMFS Southeast Region using the appropriate forms that are 
available on the website. Once online functions are available to the 
public, participants must comply by using the online system unless 
alternative methods are specified.
    Operators of aquaculture facilities would be required to submit all 
information requirements to NMFS, with the exception of the bill of 
lading information, which will accompany each shipment of cultured 
product. Currently, all submissions would be via the online website, 
unless otherwise noted. Additionally, dealers who purchase aquaculture 
product from facilities would be required to submit information on 
those purchases.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0703.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension and revision of a 
currently approved information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40 (20 operators, 20 dealers).
    Estimated Time per Response:
     Federal Permit Application for Offshore Aquaculture in the 
Gulf of Mexico, 3 hours.
     Notification to Delay Permit Issuance, Annual Report for 
Gulf Aquaculture Permittees, Certification for Broodstock and 
Juveniles, Marine Mammal Authorization Form,

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Notification to Transport Cultured Juveniles to Offshore Systems, 10 
minutes.
     Baseline Environmental Survey, 320 hours.
     Request to Harvest Broodstock, Broodstock Post-Harvest 
Report, Notification Entanglement or Interaction, Notification of Major 
Escapement Event, Notification of Reportable Pathogen Episode, Harvest 
and Landing Notification, 30 minutes.
     Bill of Lading, 5 minutes.
     Emergency Disaster Plan, 4 hours.
     Fin Clip Samples, 10 hours.
     Request to Transfer Gulf Aquaculture Permit, 3 hours.
     Assurance bond, Contract with an Aquatic Animal Health 
Expert, 16 hours.
     Broodstock Marking, Pinger/Location Devise, Marking 
Restricted Access Zone, Genetic Testing, 8 hours.
     Dealer Permit Application, Dealer Report for Landing and 
Sale, 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,753.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $87,660 in recordkeeping or 
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: July 31, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-16657 Filed 8-2-18; 8:45 am]
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