Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Marine Debris Program Performance Progress Report, 27561-27562 [2021-10795]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 97 / Friday, May 21, 2021 / Notices for research, education, and application of science to operations and information services. SAB activities and advice provide necessary input to ensure that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) science programs are of the highest quality and provide optimal support to resource management. Status: The June 11, 2021 meeting will be open to public participation with a 5-minute public comment period at 11:55 a.m. EDT. The SAB expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three minutes. Written comments for the June 11, 2021 meeting should be received by the SAB Executive Director’s Office by June 04, 2021 to provide sufficient time for SAB review. Written comments received by the SAB Executive Director after these dates will be distributed to the SAB, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Special Accommodations: This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to the Executive Director no later than 12 p.m. on June 04, 2021. Matters To Be Considered: The meeting on June 11, 2021 will consider (1) Revisions to the Environmental Information Services Working Group’s Statement on Ongoing National Weather Service Data Dissemination Challenges; and (2) SAB Priorities for Weather Research Study update. The full agenda will be published on the SAB website. Meeting materials, including work products, will also be available on the SAB website: https://sab.noaa.gov/ SABMeetings.aspx. Dated: May 13, 2021. David Holst, Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–10745 Filed 5–20–21; 8:45 am] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 May 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Marine Debris Program Performance Progress Report 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 OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or BEFORE July 20, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at Adrienne.thomas@noaa.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0648– 0718 in the subject line of your comments. 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 Tom Barry, Management and Program Analyst, NOAA/NOS/ORR, 202–870– 2863 or tom.barry@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) operates within the Office of Response and Restoration as part of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. The MDP supports national and international efforts to research, prevent, and reduce the impacts of marine debris. The MDP is the lead program within NOAA that coordinates and supports activities, both within the bureau and with other federal agencies, to address marine debris and its PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27561 impacts. In addition to inter-agency coordination, the MDP uses partnerships with state and local agencies, tribes, non-governmental organizations, academia, and industry to investigate and solve the problems that stem from marine debris through research, prevention, and reduction activities, in order to protect and conserve our nation’s marine environment and ensure navigation safety. The Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) as amended by the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012 (Pub. L. 112–213, Title VI, Sec. 603, 126 Stat. 1576, December 20, 2012), and the Save our Seas Act and Save our Seas 2.0 Act in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The Save our Seas 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 18, 2020 (Pub. L. 116– 224). These authorities outline a variety of different program components for the MDP to undertake in addressing the marine debris issue: Marine debris mapping, identification, impact assessment, research, removal, and prevention. To address these components, the Marine Debris Act and the subsequent amendments listed above authorize the MDP to establish several competitive grant programs on marine debris research, prevention, and removal to support non-federal entities throughout the coastal United States and territories with financial and technical assistance. Other supplemental appropriations, such as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 116–113, Title IX), have provided authority to the MDP for marine debris work in dealing with hurricane recovery and international transboundary marine debris issues as well. The terms and conditions of the financial assistance awards made through these grant programs require regular progress reporting and communication of project accomplishments to MDP. Progress reports contain information related to, among other things, the overall short and long-term goals of the project, project methods and monitoring techniques, actual accomplishments (such as tons of debris removed from an ecosystem, numbers of volunteers participating in a cleanup project, the number of educational interactions with the public, etc.), status of approved activities, challenges or potential roadblocks to future progress, lessons learned, and budget expenditures. This information collection enables MDP to monitor and evaluate the activities E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 27562 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 97 / Friday, May 21, 2021 / Notices supported by federal funds to ensure accountability to the public and to ensure that funds are used in a manner consistent with the purpose for which they were appropriated. It also ensures that reported information is standardized in such a way that allows it to be meaningfully synthesized across a diverse set of projects and project types. MDP uses the information collected in a variety of ways to communicate with federal and nonfederal partners and stakeholders on individual project and general program accomplishments. 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 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. II. Method of Collection Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. Respondents to this collection may choose to submit electronically or in paper format. [FR Doc. 2021–10795 Filed 5–20–21; 8:45 am] III. Data BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P OMB Control Number: 0648–0718. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of an approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, state, local or tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 70. Estimated Time per Response: 10 Hours (semi-annually). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,400. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) as amended by the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012 (Pub. L. 112–213, Title VI, Sec. 603, 126 Stat. 1576, December 20, 2012); Save our Seas Act and Save our Seas 2.0 Act (Pub. L. 116–224). jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 May 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB102] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public online meeting. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee’s (SSC’s) Salmon Subcommittee will meet to review the SSC’s role in reviewing salmon forecast methodologies and other analyses informing Pacific Council decisions as specified in the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and in Council Operating Procedure (COP) 15. The SSC Salmon Subcommittee may also discuss how best scientific information available (BSIA) determinations for salmon decision-making might be structured. DATES: The online meeting will be held Friday, June 4, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held online. Specific meeting information, including directions on how to join the meeting and system requirements will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council’s website (see www.pcouncil.org). You may send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820– 2412 for technical assistance. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. John DeVore, Staff Officer; Pacific Council, telephone: (503) 820–2413. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The purpose of the SSC Salmon Subcommittee meeting will be to review the Pacific Coast Salmon FMP and COP 15 to evaluate the SSC’s role in future methodology reviews of salmon run forecast methodologies and other analyses used by the Pacific Council in management decision-making. The SSC will seek clarification from the Pacific Council at its June 2021 meeting regarding their role in reviewing salmon run forecasts. The SSC Salmon Subcommittee may also discuss BSIA determinations for salmon decisionmaking that could inform SSC recommendations on the regional BSIA framework which are scheduled to be presented at the September 2021 Pacific Council meeting. 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 document and any issues arising after publication of this document 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 intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt, (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412), at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 17, 2021, Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–10720 Filed 5–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; NOAA Marine Debris Program Performance Progress Report

AGENCY: 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 OMB.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or BEFORE July 20, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0718 in the subject line of your 
comments. 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 Tom Barry, Management and Program Analyst, NOAA/NOS/ORR, 202-870-
2863 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This is a request for extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) operates within the Office of 
Response and Restoration as part of NOAA's National Ocean Service. The 
MDP supports national and international efforts to research, prevent, 
and reduce the impacts of marine debris. The MDP is the lead program 
within NOAA that coordinates and supports activities, both within the 
bureau and with other federal agencies, to address marine debris and 
its impacts. In addition to inter-agency coordination, the MDP uses 
partnerships with state and local agencies, tribes, non-governmental 
organizations, academia, and industry to investigate and solve the 
problems that stem from marine debris through research, prevention, and 
reduction activities, in order to protect and conserve our nation's 
marine environment and ensure navigation safety.
    The Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 
U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) as amended by the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 
2012 (Pub. L. 112-213, Title VI, Sec. 603, 126 Stat. 1576, December 20, 
2012), and the Save our Seas Act and Save our Seas 2.0 Act in 2018 and 
2020, respectively. The Save our Seas 2.0 Act was signed into law on 
December 18, 2020 (Pub. L. 116-224). These authorities outline a 
variety of different program components for the MDP to undertake in 
addressing the marine debris issue: Marine debris mapping, 
identification, impact assessment, research, removal, and prevention. 
To address these components, the Marine Debris Act and the subsequent 
amendments listed above authorize the MDP to establish several 
competitive grant programs on marine debris research, prevention, and 
removal to support non-federal entities throughout the coastal United 
States and territories with financial and technical assistance. Other 
supplemental appropriations, such as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 
and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Supplemental 
Appropriations Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 116-113, Title IX), have provided 
authority to the MDP for marine debris work in dealing with hurricane 
recovery and international transboundary marine debris issues as well.
    The terms and conditions of the financial assistance awards made 
through these grant programs require regular progress reporting and 
communication of project accomplishments to MDP. Progress reports 
contain information related to, among other things, the overall short 
and long-term goals of the project, project methods and monitoring 
techniques, actual accomplishments (such as tons of debris removed from 
an ecosystem, numbers of volunteers participating in a cleanup project, 
the number of educational interactions with the public, etc.), status 
of approved activities, challenges or potential roadblocks to future 
progress, lessons learned, and budget expenditures. This information 
collection enables MDP to monitor and evaluate the activities

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supported by federal funds to ensure accountability to the public and 
to ensure that funds are used in a manner consistent with the purpose 
for which they were appropriated. It also ensures that reported 
information is standardized in such a way that allows it to be 
meaningfully synthesized across a diverse set of projects and project 
types. MDP uses the information collected in a variety of ways to 
communicate with federal and non-federal partners and stakeholders on 
individual project and general program accomplishments.

II. Method of Collection

    Respondents to this collection may choose to submit electronically 
or in paper format.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0718.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of an approved 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, state, local or tribal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 70.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 Hours (semi-annually).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,400.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction 
Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) as amended by the Marine Debris Act 
Amendments of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-213, Title VI, Sec. 603, 126 Stat. 
1576, December 20, 2012); Save our Seas Act and Save our Seas 2.0 Act 
(Pub. L. 116-224).

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 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. 2021-10795 Filed 5-20-21; 8:45 am]
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