Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; High Seas Fishing Permit Application, Logbook Reporting and Vessel Marking, 46682-46683 [2021-17803]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 46682 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 158 / Thursday, August 19, 2021 / Notices NWS specifically, cannot determine if it has met its mission of saving lives and property, propose societal impact performance metrics, nor demonstrate if progress or improvements have been made, as outlined in the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. This effort aims to advance the Tornado Warning Improvement and Extension Program (TWIEP)’s goal to ‘‘reduce the loss of life and economic losses from tornadoes through the development and extension of accurate, effective, and timely tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings, including the prediction of tornadoes beyond one hour in advance (Pub. L. 115–25)’’. This work addresses NOAA’s 5-year Research and Development Vision Areas (2020– 2026) Section 1.4 (FACETs). The Weather and Society Survey also advances the findings of the National Academy of Science 2012 report, ‘‘Assessment of the NWS Modernization Program’’, in reference to NWS’ ‘‘chain of events associated with a tornado warning’’ (p52). This effort also advances the NWS Strategic Plan (2019– 2022) ‘‘Transformative Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) and Research to Operations and Operations to Research (R2O/O2R).’’ Furthermore, the Survey furthers the NWS Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Roadmap (2013) Sections 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.8, and 3.1.4. This information would be collected at the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) and the University of Oklahoma’s Center for Risk and Crisis Management (CRCM), who has developed data collection instruments that would allow for more routine and longitudinal data collection, as the data will be collected on an annual basis. Furthermore, this team has developed interactive ‘‘dashboards’’, or tools, to visualize the aggregated data. Respondents include adults (age 18+) who reside in the United States, recruited by survey companies that maintain large panels of people who sign up to complete internet surveys, such as Qualtrics and Survey Sampling International. Respondents will be asked questions about the ways they have received, interpreted, and responded to NWS information, forecasts, and warnings for severe, tropical, and winter weather hazards. Questions about preparedness for specific hazards such as heat waves, tornadoes, and drought may also be included. This data collection serves many purposes, including gaining a better understanding of how key factors within a given population, or organization, vary over time, location, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Aug 18, 2021 Jkt 253001 and across different groups; the ability to detect gradual trends or abrupt changes in those factors over time or in response to particular events; and the potential to explore possible correlations and causal relationships with other observed variables of interest. These data will be used by the OSTI in NWS to develop a baseline and performance metrics to improve the information and services it provides and to help members of the weather enterprise answer basic questions about the people in the communities they serve, which is a necessary step towards customizing and improving risk communication, education, and decision support to meet the characteristics of the community, including those in vulnerable populations. The information collected will help identify differences and best practices between communities and assist NWS in developing new education and risk communication strategies. The survey data and its associated dashboard will serve as interactive tools to allow NWS forecasters, partners, and policymakers to access and explore data for training and performance evaluation purposes. II. Method of Collection The primary method of data collection will be a web-based survey interface. Specific questions in the surveys determine how members of the U.S. public receive, comprehend, and respond to severe, tropical, and winter weather related information. Furthermore, these survey items will be translated to Spanish. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–XXXX. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular (New information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes each for the Severe Weather Survey, Tropical Weather Survey, and Winter Weather Survey. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: None. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. Ch. 111, Weather Research and Forecasting Information. IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 2021–17805 Filed 8–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KE–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; High Seas Fishing Permit Application, Logbook Reporting and Vessel Marking National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: 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 E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 158 / Thursday, August 19, 2021 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 October 18, 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– 0304 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 Christopher Rogers, Chief, International Fisheries Division, Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), at 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone: 301–427–8350 or email: christopher.rogers@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The NMFS Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection collects information about United States (U.S.) vessels that fish on the high seas (waters beyond the U.S. exclusive economic zone). Such vessels are required to possess a fishing permit issued under the authority of the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act (HSFCA). Applicants for this permit must submit information (including a photo) to identify their vessels, and about owners and operators of the vessels, and intended fishing areas and fishing gear. The information submitted on the application is used to process permits and to maintain a register of U.S. vessels authorized to fish on the high seas. Implementing regulations for the HSFCA also require vessels be marked for identification and enforcement purposes. Vessels must be marked in three locations (port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on a weatherdeck) with their official number or radio call sign. Additional regulatory requirements include reporting on fishing activities and transshipments, notification of fishing trips for embarking observers (if selected), and operating a vessel monitoring system including power up and power down notifications. Finally, vessel operators may make requests for NMFS to authorize new fisheries (fishing gear, fishing area, target species) for U.S. vessels operating on the high seas. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Aug 18, 2021 Jkt 253001 These requirements apply to all U.S. vessels fishing on the high seas. Information on U.S. high seas fishing catch and effort is reported to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as authorized under the HSFCA. II. Method of Collection Owners or operators of high seas fishing vessels must submit electronic permit applications (including vessel photo) via the NMFS online permitting system. Vessel operators submit logbook pages/transshipment notices/ declarations to NMFS by email. Notifications for observer coverage and power down/power up of vessel monitoring systems are submitted via email. Requests for authorizing new fisheries on the high seas are submitted via letter/email. No information is submitted for the vessel marking requirement. The markings are only displayed on the vessel. III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0304. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other for profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 600. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes per electronic vessel permit application including uploading a vessel photograph; for logbook reports, 6 minutes per day for days fish are caught, 1 minute per day for days when fish are not caught; 45 minutes (15 minutes for each of 3 locations) for vessel markings; 5 minutes for advance notices of transshipment and 10 minutes for transshipment reports; 5 minutes for power up/power down notifications for enhanced mobile transceiver units; 5 minutes to notify NMFS of a fishing trip to allow for observer coverage; and 30 minutes to prepare/submit requests to authorize a new fishery on the high seas. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 302. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $162,919. Respondent’s obligation: Mandatory (voluntary for new fishery authorization requests). Legal Authority: HSFCA (Pub. L. 104– 43) codified at 16 U.S.C. 5501 et seq. IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to allow the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46683 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. 2021–17803 Filed 8–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB325] Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of issuance of Letter of Authorization. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS’ MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to Telesis Geophysical Services, LLC E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 158 (Thursday, August 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46682-46683]
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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; High Seas Fishing Permit Application, Logbook Reporting and 
Vessel Marking

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 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

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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 October 18, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0304 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 Christopher Rogers, Chief, International Fisheries Division, Office 
of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection, National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS), at 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 
20910; phone: 301-427-8350 or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The NMFS Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection 
collects information about United States (U.S.) vessels that fish on 
the high seas (waters beyond the U.S. exclusive economic zone). Such 
vessels are required to possess a fishing permit issued under the 
authority of the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act (HSFCA). Applicants 
for this permit must submit information (including a photo) to identify 
their vessels, and about owners and operators of the vessels, and 
intended fishing areas and fishing gear. The information submitted on 
the application is used to process permits and to maintain a register 
of U.S. vessels authorized to fish on the high seas.
    Implementing regulations for the HSFCA also require vessels be 
marked for identification and enforcement purposes. Vessels must be 
marked in three locations (port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or 
hull, and on a weatherdeck) with their official number or radio call 
sign. Additional regulatory requirements include reporting on fishing 
activities and transshipments, notification of fishing trips for 
embarking observers (if selected), and operating a vessel monitoring 
system including power up and power down notifications. Finally, vessel 
operators may make requests for NMFS to authorize new fisheries 
(fishing gear, fishing area, target species) for U.S. vessels operating 
on the high seas.
    These requirements apply to all U.S. vessels fishing on the high 
seas. Information on U.S. high seas fishing catch and effort is 
reported to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 
as authorized under the HSFCA.

II. Method of Collection

    Owners or operators of high seas fishing vessels must submit 
electronic permit applications (including vessel photo) via the NMFS 
online permitting system. Vessel operators submit logbook pages/
transshipment notices/declarations to NMFS by email. Notifications for 
observer coverage and power down/power up of vessel monitoring systems 
are submitted via email. Requests for authorizing new fisheries on the 
high seas are submitted via letter/email. No information is submitted 
for the vessel marking requirement. The markings are only displayed on 
the vessel.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0304.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes per electronic vessel 
permit application including uploading a vessel photograph; for logbook 
reports, 6 minutes per day for days fish are caught, 1 minute per day 
for days when fish are not caught; 45 minutes (15 minutes for each of 3 
locations) for vessel markings; 5 minutes for advance notices of 
transshipment and 10 minutes for transshipment reports; 5 minutes for 
power up/power down notifications for enhanced mobile transceiver 
units; 5 minutes to notify NMFS of a fishing trip to allow for observer 
coverage; and 30 minutes to prepare/submit requests to authorize a new 
fishery on the high seas.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 302.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $162,919.
    Respondent's obligation: Mandatory (voluntary for new fishery 
authorization requests).
    Legal Authority: HSFCA (Pub. L. 104-43) codified at 16 U.S.C. 5501 
et seq.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to allow 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. 2021-17803 Filed 8-18-21; 8:45 am]
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