Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements, 10250-10251 [2021-03366]

Download as PDF 10250 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 32 / Friday, February 19, 2021 / Notices II. Method of Collection Depending on the permit being requested, an application, reports, and telephone calls may be required from applicants. Applications and reports can be submitted via email, fax, or traditional mail. Applicants are encouraged to use electronic means to apply for permits and submit reports whenever possible. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0141. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (revision and extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; Federal government; state, local, or tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 419. Estimated Time per Response: General permits, 1 hour and 30 minutes; special use permits, 8 hours; historical resources permits, 13 hours; baitfish permits, 5 minutes; permit amendments and certifications, 30 minutes; voluntary registrations, 15 minutes; appeals, 24 hours; Tortugas access permits, 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,047. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $1,095.00 in recordkeeping/ reporting costs. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with NOTICES IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:07 Feb 18, 2021 Jkt 253001 identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2021–03364 Filed 2–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Information Collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received by April 20, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit all written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at adrienne.thomas@ noaa.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0648–0358 in the subject line of your comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will generally be posted on www.regulations.gov without change. Do not submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Adam Bailey, NMFS, Southeast Regional Office, Sustainable Fisheries Division, 263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, telephone: 727–824–5305, email: adam.bailey@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The NMFS Southeast Region manages the U.S. fisheries in the exclusive economic zone of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic regions under multiple fishery management plans (FMPs). The regional fishery management councils prepare the FMPs pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). NMFS implements the regulations for the FMPs, which are located at 50 CFR part 622. The recordkeeping and reporting regulations located at 50 CFR part 622 form the basis for the information collection requirements that are currently approved under OMB Control Number 0648–0358. NMFS proposes to extend the information collections under 0648–0358 without change. Regulations at 50 CFR part 622 require that all federally permitted fishing vessels must be marked with the official identification number or some other form of identification. A vessel’s official number, under most regulations, must be displayed on the port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on the weather deck. In addition, regulations for certain fisheries also require the display of the assigned color code for the vessel. The official number and color code identify each vessel and should be visible at distance from the sea and in the air. These markings provide law enforcement personnel with a means to monitor fishing, at-sea processing, and other related activities, as well as to ascertain whether the vessel’s observed activities are in accordance with those authorized for that vessel. The identifying official number is used by NMFS, the United States Coast Guard, and other marine agencies in issuing violations, prosecutions, and other enforcement actions. Vessels that are authorized for particular fisheries are readily identified, gear violations are more readily prosecuted, and this allows for more cost-effective enforcement. In addition to vessel marking, requirements that fishing gear be marked are essential to facilitate enforcement. The ability to link fishing gear to the vessel owner is crucial to enforcement of regulations issued under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 32 / Friday, February 19, 2021 / Notices Act. The marking of fishing gear is also valuable in actions concerning damage, loss, and civil proceedings. The requirements imposed in the U.S. southeast region are for aquacultured live rock; golden crab traps; spiny lobster traps; black sea bass pots; Spanish mackerel gillnets; and buoy gear. should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. II. Method of Collection Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. Markings, such as numbers, are placed directly on fishing vessels and gear. [FR Doc. 2021–03366 Filed 2–18–21; 8:45 am] III. Data BILLING CODE 3510–22–P OMB Control Number: 0648–0358. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,825. Estimated Time per Response: Vessel marking: 75 minutes. Gear marking: Aquacultured live rocks, 10 seconds each; golden crab traps, 2 minutes each; spiny lobster traps, 7 minutes each; sea bass pots, 16 minutes each; and Spanish mackerel gillnets, 20 minutes each; and buoy gear, 10 minutes each. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 51,070. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $673,277 in recordkeeping and reporting costs. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with NOTICES IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this information collection request. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:07 Feb 18, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO–P–2021–0009] Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 7,534,790; Vernakalant Hydrochloride United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of interim patent term extension. AGENCY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued an order granting interim extension for a oneyear interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 7,534,790. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul Tamayo by telephone at 571–272–7728; by mail marked to his attention and addressed to the Commissioner for Patents, Mail Stop Hatch-Waxman PTE, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313– 1450; by fax marked to his attention at 571–273–7728; or by email to raul.tamayo@uspto.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 156 of Title 35, United States Code, generally provides that the term of a patent may be extended for a period of up to five years if the patent claims a product, or a method of making or using a product, that has been subject to certain defined regulatory review, and that the patent may be extended for interim periods of up to one year if the regulatory review is anticipated to extend beyond the expiration date of the patent. On February 9, 2021, Correvio International Sa`rl, the patent owner of record, timely filed an application under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a third interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 7,534,790. The patent claims the human drug product vernakalant hydrochloride. The application for patent term extension indicates that New Drug Application (NDA) 22–034 was submitted to the Food and Drug SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10251 Administration (FDA) on December 19, 2006. Review of the patent term extension application indicates that, except for permission to market or use the product commercially, the subject patent would be eligible for an extension of the patent term under 35 U.S.C. 156, and that the patent should be extended for one year as required by 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5)(B). Because the regulatory review period will continue beyond the twiceextended expiration date of the patent, March 31, 2021, interim extension of the patent term under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) is appropriate. An interim extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) of the term of U.S. Patent No. 7,534,790 is granted for a period of one year from the extended expiration date of the patent. Robert Bahr, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2021–03427 Filed 2–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Global Markets Advisory Committee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announces that on March 11, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) will hold a public meeting via teleconference. At this meeting, the GMAC will continue discussions on the impact of market volatility related to the coronavirus pandemic and recent effects on international central counterparties and the global clearing ecosystem; and hear presentations and provide dialogue on matters related to retail participation in the derivatives markets. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 11, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Members of the public who wish to submit written statements in connection with the meeting should submit them by March 18, 2021. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place via teleconference. You may submit public comments, identified by ‘‘Global Markets Advisory Committee,’’ via the CFTC’s website, https:// comments.cftc.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 32 (Friday, February 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10250-10251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-03366]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Southeast Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic & 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment 
preceding submission of the collection to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB).

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received by April 20, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit all written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA 
Officer, at [email protected]. Please reference OMB Control 
Number 0648-0358 in the subject line of your comments. All comments 
received are part of the public record and will generally be posted on 
www.regulations.gov without change. Do not submit confidential business 
information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Adam Bailey, NMFS, Southeast Regional Office, Sustainable Fisheries 
Division, 263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, telephone: 
727-824-5305, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The NMFS Southeast Region manages the U.S. fisheries in the 
exclusive economic zone of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
Atlantic regions under multiple fishery management plans (FMPs). The 
regional fishery management councils prepare the FMPs pursuant to the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-
Stevens Act). NMFS implements the regulations for the FMPs, which are 
located at 50 CFR part 622.
    The recordkeeping and reporting regulations located at 50 CFR part 
622 form the basis for the information collection requirements that are 
currently approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0358. NMFS proposes to 
extend the information collections under 0648-0358 without change. 
Regulations at 50 CFR part 622 require that all federally permitted 
fishing vessels must be marked with the official identification number 
or some other form of identification. A vessel's official number, under 
most regulations, must be displayed on the port and starboard sides of 
the deckhouse or hull, and on the weather deck. In addition, 
regulations for certain fisheries also require the display of the 
assigned color code for the vessel. The official number and color code 
identify each vessel and should be visible at distance from the sea and 
in the air. These markings provide law enforcement personnel with a 
means to monitor fishing, at-sea processing, and other related 
activities, as well as to ascertain whether the vessel's observed 
activities are in accordance with those authorized for that vessel. The 
identifying official number is used by NMFS, the United States Coast 
Guard, and other marine agencies in issuing violations, prosecutions, 
and other enforcement actions. Vessels that are authorized for 
particular fisheries are readily identified, gear violations are more 
readily prosecuted, and this allows for more cost-effective 
enforcement.
    In addition to vessel marking, requirements that fishing gear be 
marked are essential to facilitate enforcement. The ability to link 
fishing gear to the vessel owner is crucial to enforcement of 
regulations issued under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens

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Act. The marking of fishing gear is also valuable in actions concerning 
damage, loss, and civil proceedings. The requirements imposed in the 
U.S. southeast region are for aquacultured live rock; golden crab 
traps; spiny lobster traps; black sea bass pots; Spanish mackerel 
gillnets; and buoy gear.

II. Method of Collection

    Markings, such as numbers, are placed directly on fishing vessels 
and gear.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0358.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,825.
    Estimated Time per Response: Vessel marking: 75 minutes. Gear 
marking: Aquacultured live rocks, 10 seconds each; golden crab traps, 2 
minutes each; spiny lobster traps, 7 minutes each; sea bass pots, 16 
minutes each; and Spanish mackerel gillnets, 20 minutes each; and buoy 
gear, 10 minutes each.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 51,070.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $673,277 in recordkeeping 
and reporting costs.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the 
proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions 
of the Department, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the 
time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to 
respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this information collection request. Before including 
your address, phone number, email address, or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your 
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-03366 Filed 2-18-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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