Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris, 31481-31482 [2021-12367]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 112 / Monday, June 14, 2021 / Notices 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 August 13, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by mail to Maureen O’Reilly, Management Analyst, NIST, at PRAcomments@ doc.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0693–0081 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 Siddharth Khosla, IT Specialist, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, 301–975–4640, siddharth.khosla@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Information Management System (IMS) is a public facing, web-based application to collect, manage and report operational data related to NCNR’s role as a unique national user facility which was chartered to serve the nation’s scientific community by providing unique experimental apparatus for scientific studies using neutron scattering. In order to fulfill that mission, NCNR established a complex business process to fairly distribute available scientific resources to prospective external users, outlined by the following steps: • Registration of NCNR users • Collection of scientific experiment proposals • Regularly scheduled peer review of said proposals • Merit-based award of available experimental resources • Experiment date scheduling for selected projects (instrument scheduling) • Collection and management of data required by the NCNR site access protocol • Managing the Health Physics training of arriving scientists • Coordination of administrative data VerDate Sep<11>2014 • Collection of data in support of related activities such as NCNR Summer School for facility users • Management of the research results such as collected data, and subsequent publications • Numerous reporting functions used to evaluate and manage the NCNR activities. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. II. Method of Collection DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Information will be collected electronically through the internet. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration III. Data OMB Control Number: 0693–0081. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current information collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,000 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. IV. Request for Comments I. Abstract 17:26 Jun 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 31481 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 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. [FR Doc. 2021–12368 Filed 6–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite 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. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 29, 2021 (86 FR 7540) during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. Title: Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris. OMB Control Number: 0648–0644. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 5. Average Hours per Response: 0.5. Total Annual Burden Hours: 2.5. Needs and Uses: This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. This data collection project will be coordinated by the NOAA Marine Debris Program, under the authority of Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) to identify, determine sources of, assess, prevent, reduce, and remove marine debris and address the adverse impacts of marine debris on the economy of the United States, marine environment, and navigation safety. Information is collected from recreational and commercial vessels, E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1 31482 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 112 / Monday, June 14, 2021 / Notices shipboard observers, and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) who are on the ocean regularly, as well as numerous experts on marine debris observations at sea. The Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris was created based on methods used in studies of floating marine debris by established researchers, previous shipboard observational studies conducted at sea by NOAA, and the experience and input of recreational sailors. The goal of this form is to be able to report the amount and types of visible, floating marine debris within an area of a water body of a known size. Additionally, this form will help collect data on floating marine debris that could result from future severe marine debris generating events in order to model the movement of the debris as well as prepare (as needed) for debris arrival. This form can be used to collect data on floating marine debris in any water body. Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for profit institutions; business or other for-profit organizations. Frequency: Once per year. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.). This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB Control Number 0648–0644. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2021–12367 Filed 6–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB159] Endangered Species; File No. 25691 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Jun 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. Notice is hereby given that Allen Foley, Ph.D., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218, has applied in due form for a permit to take loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) for purposes of scientific research. SUMMARY: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before July 14, 2021. DATES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 25691 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 25691 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Erin Markin, (301) 427–8401. The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The applicant proposes to continue a long-term study of the trends in abundance and distribution of loggerhead sea turtles in southwestern Florida Bay. Researchers would also determine size, growth, sex, genetic identity, reproductive status, health, and movements of animals. Researchers would capture up to 125 sea turtles by hand for examination, measurements, photographs, weights, flipper and passive integrated transponder tagging, marking, and blood and tumor sampling. Up to 20 additional loggerheads may be pursued during unsuccessful capture attempts. The permit would be valid for 10 years. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: June 8, 2021. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–12438 Filed 6–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 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; Fishery Capacity Reduction Program Buyback Requests The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite 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. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 21, 2021 (86 FR 6634) during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Agency: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. Title: Fishing Capacity Reduction Buyback Loan Programs. OMB Control Number: 0648–0376. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission (revision and extension of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 220. Average Hours per Response: 0.5 hours for fee collection reports; 4 hours for buyback annual reports. Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,020. Needs and Uses: Many U.S. fisheries have excess fishing capacity. Excess fishing capacity decreases earnings, complicates management, and imperils conservation. To provide for fishing capacity reduction programs, in 1996 Congress amended the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by adding section 312(b)–(e) (16 U.S.C. 1861a(b)–(e)). The framework regulations to conduct these reduction programs were published as an interim final rule on May 18, 2000 (65 FR E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 112 (Monday, June 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31481-31482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12367]


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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; Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris

    The Department of Commerce will submit the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite 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. Public comments were previously requested via the 
Federal Register on January 29, 2021 (86 FR 7540) during a 60-day 
comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public 
comments.
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Commerce.
    Title: Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-0644.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Number of Respondents: 5.
    Average Hours per Response: 0.5.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 2.5.
    Needs and Uses: This is a request for extension of a currently 
approved information collection. This data collection project will be 
coordinated by the NOAA Marine Debris Program, under the authority of 
Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) to identify, determine 
sources of, assess, prevent, reduce, and remove marine debris and 
address the adverse impacts of marine debris on the economy of the 
United States, marine environment, and navigation safety.
    Information is collected from recreational and commercial vessels,

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shipboard observers, and non-government organizations (NGOs) who are on 
the ocean regularly, as well as numerous experts on marine debris 
observations at sea. The Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine 
Debris was created based on methods used in studies of floating marine 
debris by established researchers, previous shipboard observational 
studies conducted at sea by NOAA, and the experience and input of 
recreational sailors. The goal of this form is to be able to report the 
amount and types of visible, floating marine debris within an area of a 
water body of a known size. Additionally, this form will help collect 
data on floating marine debris that could result from future severe 
marine debris generating events in order to model the movement of the 
debris as well as prepare (as needed) for debris arrival. This form can 
be used to collect data on floating marine debris in any water body.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for profit 
institutions; business or other for-profit organizations.
    Frequency: Once per year.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.).
    This information collection request may be viewed at 
www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of 
Commerce collections currently under review by OMB.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of 
this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 
Find this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently 
under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search 
function and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB 
Control Number 0648-0644.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-12367 Filed 6-11-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-JE-P

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