CPSC Roundtable on the Freedom of Information Act, 48471-48472 [2022-17040]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES account late renewal form—15 minutes; QS transfer—10 minutes; QP transfer from QS account to vessel account—5 minutes; vessel account registration request—15 minutes; vessel account online renewal—10 minutes; vessel account late renewal form—15 minutes; QP transfer from vessel account to another vessel account—5 minutes; trawl identification of ownership interest form for new entrants—45 minutes; trawl identification of ownership interest form for renewals— 3.2 minutes; first receiver site license application form for new entrants—200 minutes; first receiver site license application form for re-registering license holders—100 minutes; mothership permit renewal form—10 minutes; mothership permit change of vessel registration, permit owner, or vessel owner application form—35 minutes; mothership cooperative permit application form—230 minutes; change of mothership catcher vessel endorsement and catch history assignment registration form—35 minutes; catcher/processor cooperative permit application form—110 minutes; QS abandonment request—10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 663. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $12,640. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Aug 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 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. 2022–17072 Filed 8–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC233] Marine Mammals; File No. 26562 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that James Hain, Ph.D., Associated Scientists at Woods Hole, Box 721, Woods Hole, MA 02543, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before September 8, 2022. ADDRESSES: 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. 26562 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. 26562 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Hubard or Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48471 importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), 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 study North Atlantic right whales (NARW) from Cumberland Island, Georgia, south to Jupiter Inlet, Florida. The purpose of the research is to continue a long-term study of the distribution, abundance, habitat use, behavior, reproduction, and human impacts on NARWs. Research would consist of photo-ID, behavioral observations, counts, and passive acoustic recordings. Annually, researchers may approach up to 25 NARW using boats, and another 40 NARW may be approached from unmanned aircraft systems, manned airplanes, and blimps. If encountered, ten humpback whales (Megaptera novaenagliae) may be studied annually. Up to 60 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and 12 Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) may be unintentionally harassed annually. The permit would be valid for 5 years. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: July 27, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–17005 Filed 8–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION CPSC Roundtable on the Freedom of Information Act Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of forum. AGENCY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) will hold a roundtable discussion for CPSC requesters and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office staff to discuss issues related to requests for CPSC FOIA SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 48472 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES records. CPSC staff invites interested parties to attend and participate in this forum in person or via webinar. DATES: The forum will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Eastern Time (ET) on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Individuals interested in serving as discussants in person or via webinar should contact Bob Dalton at rdalton@ cpsc.gov by September 12, 2022. All other individuals who wish to attend the discussion as online observers should register by September 19, 2022. In-person observers do not require registration. ADDRESSES: The forum will be held in person and via webinar in the Commission’s main Hearing Room located on the fourth floor of Bethesda Towers, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Attendance is free of charge. There are three categories of attendance: discussant (i.e., active participants in the discussion), either online or in person; online observer only; and in-person observer only. Persons interested in being discussants, whether online or in person, should contact Bob Dalton, Senior Attorney Advisor, at rdalton@cpsc.gov. All persons interested in attending the roundtable online, whether as a discussant or observer only, should register online at: https:// cpsc.webex.com/cpsc/onstage/ g.php?MTID=ea9ba73e30109ef918 dcd5dc66a5c594d. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In-person observer-only attendance does not require registration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief FOIA Officer Abioye Mosheim, amosheim@cpsc.gov, or Senior Attorney Advisor Bob Dalton, rdalton@cpsc.gov, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone 301–785–6340. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CPSC FOIA Office (Office) staff is hosting a roundtable discussion on common issues requesters and FOIA Office staff face with FOIA requests. The information collected from the forum will assist staff in making recommendations for improving CPSC’s FOIA processes. I. Background Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued new FOIA Guidelines on March 15, 2022.1 Among other points, the FOIA Guidelines stress that agencies should continue to work with requesters in a ‘‘spirit of cooperation’’ and help requesters understand the FOIA process 1 https://www.justice.gov/ag/page/file/1483516/ download. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Aug 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 and the nature and scope of the records the agency maintains. CPSC agrees that it is important for agencies to establish good communication and a cooperative working relationship with FOIA requesters to ensure that the FOIA process is meeting the needs of both requesters and the agency, consistent with law. Improving communication and working cooperatively with FOIA requesters is an essential part of implementing an efficient and effective FOIA system at CPSC. Good communication with requesters is necessary where the Commission is uncertain about the scope of what is being requested and allows both parties to ensure they have a common understanding of what records are being sought. Many times, FOIA requesters do not know how agency records are organized or what might be involved in searching for the records they seek. Being able to talk through the request and reach an understanding can be very helpful to both the requester and the agency. By improving communication with the requester community, CPSC hopes to strengthen relationships that will allow us to increase our efficiency in processing FOIA requests and to anticipate and address issues that might cause delays. (See the ADDRESSES portion of this document for the website link and instructions to register.) If you would like to participate in the roundtable in person or as online discussant, contact Bob Dalton, Senior Attorney Advisor, at rdalton@cpsc.gov by September 12, 2022, and register by September 12, 2022. (See the ADDRESSES portion of this document for the website link.) Although staff will try to accommodate all persons who wish to participate, the final discussant group will depend on the number of persons who wish to contribute. If necessary for management of the session, CPSC staff may select participants based on considerations such as the total number of volunteers, time constraints, and representation from a wide variety of stakeholder groups and interests. If you have questions regarding participating in the roundtable, please contact Bob Dalton at rdalton@cpsc.gov, or 301– 785–6340. Detailed instructions for the webinar participants and other interested parties will be made available on the CPSC’s Public Calendar: https:// cpsc.gov/newsroom/public-calendar. Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–17040 Filed 8–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P II. Topics This FOIA Roundtable will focus on common issues with requesting and processing CPSC FOIA requests, including the scope of FOIA requests and agency jurisdiction, fee categories, requests for expedited processing, essential elements of a perfected FOIA request, clarification process, timing, and how the Office searches for responsive records and what bearing that may have on request formulation. Attendees are invited to suggest additional FOIA-related topics in advance of the roundtable, for inclusion in the discussion. A. Time and Place CPSC staff will hold the forum in person and via webinar from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. B. Registration Registration is required to participate as a discussant and to attend via webinar. Registration is not required for in-person observers. If you would like to attend the roundtable discussion as an online observer, but you do not wish to participate as a discussant, please register online by September 19, 2022. Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of the Air Force [Docket ID: USAF–2022–HQ–0007] Proposed Collection; Comment Request United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, USTRANSCOM announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: 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; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on SUMMARY: III. Roundtable Details PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION


CPSC Roundtable on the Freedom of Information Act

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Notice of forum.

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SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) 
will hold a roundtable discussion for CPSC requesters and Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) Office staff to discuss issues related to 
requests for CPSC FOIA

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records. CPSC staff invites interested parties to attend and 
participate in this forum in person or via webinar.

DATES: The forum will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Eastern 
Time (ET) on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Individuals interested in 
serving as discussants in person or via webinar should contact Bob 
Dalton at [email protected] by September 12, 2022. All other individuals 
who wish to attend the discussion as online observers should register 
by September 19, 2022. In-person observers do not require registration.

ADDRESSES: The forum will be held in person and via webinar in the 
Commission's main Hearing Room located on the fourth floor of Bethesda 
Towers, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Attendance is free 
of charge. There are three categories of attendance: discussant (i.e., 
active participants in the discussion), either online or in person; 
online observer only; and in-person observer only. Persons interested 
in being discussants, whether online or in person, should contact Bob 
Dalton, Senior Attorney Advisor, at [email protected].
    All persons interested in attending the roundtable online, whether 
as a discussant or observer only, should register online at: https://cpsc.webex.com/cpsc/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea9ba73e30109ef918dcd5dc66a5c594d. After registering, you 
will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining 
the webinar. In-person observer-only attendance does not require 
registration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief FOIA Officer Abioye Mosheim, 
[email protected], or Senior Attorney Advisor Bob Dalton, 
[email protected], 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone 
301-785-6340.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CPSC FOIA Office (Office) staff is hosting a 
roundtable discussion on common issues requesters and FOIA Office staff 
face with FOIA requests. The information collected from the forum will 
assist staff in making recommendations for improving CPSC's FOIA 
processes.

I. Background

    Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued new FOIA Guidelines on 
March 15, 2022.\1\ Among other points, the FOIA Guidelines stress that 
agencies should continue to work with requesters in a ``spirit of 
cooperation'' and help requesters understand the FOIA process and the 
nature and scope of the records the agency maintains. CPSC agrees that 
it is important for agencies to establish good communication and a 
cooperative working relationship with FOIA requesters to ensure that 
the FOIA process is meeting the needs of both requesters and the 
agency, consistent with law.
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    Improving communication and working cooperatively with FOIA 
requesters is an essential part of implementing an efficient and 
effective FOIA system at CPSC. Good communication with requesters is 
necessary where the Commission is uncertain about the scope of what is 
being requested and allows both parties to ensure they have a common 
understanding of what records are being sought. Many times, FOIA 
requesters do not know how agency records are organized or what might 
be involved in searching for the records they seek. Being able to talk 
through the request and reach an understanding can be very helpful to 
both the requester and the agency. By improving communication with the 
requester community, CPSC hopes to strengthen relationships that will 
allow us to increase our efficiency in processing FOIA requests and to 
anticipate and address issues that might cause delays.

II. Topics

    This FOIA Roundtable will focus on common issues with requesting 
and processing CPSC FOIA requests, including the scope of FOIA requests 
and agency jurisdiction, fee categories, requests for expedited 
processing, essential elements of a perfected FOIA request, 
clarification process, timing, and how the Office searches for 
responsive records and what bearing that may have on request 
formulation. Attendees are invited to suggest additional FOIA-related 
topics in advance of the roundtable, for inclusion in the discussion.

III. Roundtable Details

A. Time and Place

    CPSC staff will hold the forum in person and via webinar from 10:30 
a.m.-12 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

B. Registration

    Registration is required to participate as a discussant and to 
attend via webinar. Registration is not required for in-person 
observers. If you would like to attend the roundtable discussion as an 
online observer, but you do not wish to participate as a discussant, 
please register online by September 19, 2022. (See the ADDRESSES 
portion of this document for the website link and instructions to 
register.)
    If you would like to participate in the roundtable in person or as 
online discussant, contact Bob Dalton, Senior Attorney Advisor, at 
[email protected] by September 12, 2022, and register by September 12, 
2022. (See the ADDRESSES portion of this document for the website 
link.) Although staff will try to accommodate all persons who wish to 
participate, the final discussant group will depend on the number of 
persons who wish to contribute. If necessary for management of the 
session, CPSC staff may select participants based on considerations 
such as the total number of volunteers, time constraints, and 
representation from a wide variety of stakeholder groups and interests. 
If you have questions regarding participating in the roundtable, please 
contact Bob Dalton at [email protected], or 301-785-6340. Detailed 
instructions for the webinar participants and other interested parties 
will be made available on the CPSC's Public Calendar: https://cpsc.gov/newsroom/public-calendar.

Alberta E. Mills,
Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2022-17040 Filed 8-8-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6355-01-P

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