Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Highly Migratory Species Vessel Logbooks and Cost-Earnings Data Reports, 63480-63481 [2022-22693]

Download as PDF 63480 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 19, 2022 / Notices balanced membership consisting of approximately 9 to 20 members. Nominations are encouraged from all interested U.S. persons and organizations representing interests affected by the regulation of remote sensing. Nominees must represent stakeholders in remote sensing, space commerce, space policy, or a related field and be able to attend committee meetings that are held usually two times per year. Membership is voluntary, and service is without pay. Each nomination that is submitted should include the proposed committee member’s name and organizational affiliation, a brief description of the nominee’s qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee, a curriculum vitae or resume of the nominee, and no more than three supporting letters describing the nominee’s qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee. Self-nominations are acceptable. The following contact information should accompany each submission: the nominee’s name, address, phone number, and email address. Nominations should be sent to Alan Robinson, Acting Director, Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs Office, email CRSRA@noaa.gov. Nominations must be emailed no later than 30 days from the publication date of this notice. Please include affiliation, home address and business address for each nominee. The full text of the Committee Charter and its current membership can be viewed at the Agency’s web page at: https:// www.nesdis.noaa.gov/commercialspace/regulatory-affairs/advisorycommittee-commercial-remote-sensing. Stephen M. Volz, Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services. [FR Doc. 2022–22649 Filed 10–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–HR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC460] jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the NMFS SaltonstallKennedy Research and Development Program National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: NOAA announces the availability of its Final Programmatic SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 Oct 18, 2022 Jkt 259001 Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) which analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the implementation of projects that foster the promotion, marketing, research, and development of U.S. Fisheries and their associated fishing sectors, as consistent with NOAA’s Saltonstall-Kennedy Research and Development Program (S– K Program). The focus of this action is on activities and projects under the S– K Program, which interfaces with numerous programs within NOAA, and it is NOAA’s intention that this PEIS may also cover those activities and projects implemented by other NOAA programs and offices that are consistent with the scope of the S–K Program. In preparing the Final PEIS, NOAA has considered public comments received on the Draft PEIS, which was published in April 2022. DATES: NOAA will publish a Record of Decision no sooner than 30 days after publication of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Notice of Availability for this Final PEIS on the S–K website. ADDRESSES: The Final PEIS is available at the NOAA website at the following link: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/ content/saltonstall-kennedy-researchand-development-program. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cliff Cosgrove, Saltonstall-Kennedy Program Manager, telephone: (301–427–8736); nmfs.sk.peis@noaa.gov; or visit the S–K Program website: https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/content/ saltonstall-kennedy-research-anddevelopment-program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final PEIS was developed to identify and evaluate the general impacts, issues and concerns related to the implementation of the types of projects that are consistent with the scope of the S–K Program. The S–K Program funds projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries (where the term ‘‘fisheries’’ includes commercial wild capture, recreational fishing, cultural and subsistence fishing, and marine aquaculture), and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable. The PEIS will be used to support site- and projectspecific National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, as necessary. The PEIS addresses all of the priorities and their associated project types that the S– K Program has funded since 2010, which cover the range of priorities and project types that fall under the S–K Program. The affected environment associated with the proposed action PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 includes all marine, estuarine, and coastal habitats in the United States and territories. It also includes freshwater interior habitats that influence or affect rivers, streams, and creeks affecting marine or estuarine waters, or that support migratory fish populations. It may also include adjacent or continuous habitats in Canada or Mexico that support living coastal and marine resources under NOAA trusteeship. The Final PEIS considers comments made on the Draft PEIS that officially began on May 13, 2022 and ended on June 27, 2022. Based on the information provided in the Final PEIS, NOAA has identified the continued operation and active management for Promotion, Marketing, Research, and Development of the S–K Program as the preferred alternative. This notice initiates a public review period for the Final PEIS. For more information about the S–K Program, please use the link provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Authority: This PEIS was prepared under the authority of, and in accordance with, the requirements of NEPA, implementing regulations published by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR 1500– 1508), other applicable regulations, and NOAA’s policies and procedures for compliance with those regulations. Dated: October 13, 2022. Daniel A. Namur, Director of the NMFS Financial Assistance Division, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–22689 Filed 10–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–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; Highly Migratory Species Vessel Logbooks and Cost-Earnings Data Reports National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comments. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 19, 2022 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES 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 December 19, 2022. 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– 0371 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 Cliff Hutt, NOAA Fisheries Highly Migratory Species Management Division, 13–15 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 427–8503; or Cliff.Hutt@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for extension without revision of a current information collection (ICR). This request is being submitted early in anticipation of a proposed rulemaking that will modify the reporting requirements but will not be finalized before the current ICR expiration date. Under the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), the NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for management of the nation’s marine fisheries. In addition, NMFS must comply with the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.), under which the agency implements binding recommendations by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). NMFS collects information via vessel logbooks to monitor the U.S. catch of Atlantic swordfish, sharks, billfish, and tunas in relation to the quotas, thereby ensuring that the United States complies with its domestic and international obligations. The Highly Migratory Species (HMS) logbook program, OMB Control No. 0648–0371, was specifically designed to collect the vessel-level information needed for the management of Atlantic HMS, and includes set forms, trip forms, negative reports, and cost-earning requirements for both commercial and recreational vessels. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 Oct 18, 2022 Jkt 259001 The information supplied through the HMS logbook program provides the catch and effort data on a per-set or pertrip level of resolution for both directed and incidental species. In addition to HMS fisheries, the HMS logbook program is also used to report catches of dolphin and wahoo by commercial permit holders that do not hold any other federal permits. Additionally, the HMS logbook collects data on incidental species, such as sea turtles, which is necessary to evaluate the fisheries in terms of bycatch and encounters with protected species. While most HMS fishermen use the HMS logbook program, HMS can also be reported as part of several other logbook collections including the Northeast Region Fishing Vessel Trip Reports (0648–0212) and Southeast Region Coastal Logbook (0648–0016). These data are necessary to assess the status of HMS, dolphin, and wahoo in each fishery. International stock assessments for tunas, swordfish, billfish, and some species of sharks are conducted through ICCAT’s Standing Committee on Research and Statistics periodically and provide, in part, the basis for ICCAT management recommendations, which become binding on member nations. Domestic stock assessments for most species of sharks and for dolphin and wahoo are used as the basis of managing these species. Supplementary information on fishing costs and earnings has been collected via the HMS logbook program. This economic information enables NMFS to assess the economic impacts of regulatory programs on small businesses and fishing communities, consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and other domestic laws. II. Method of Collection Paper logbooks have historically been the primary mode of reporting, but electronic logbooks, including mobile applications, will be offered on a voluntary basis for the HMS logbook in the near future. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0371. Form Number(s): NOAA Form 88– 191. Type of Review: Regular submission (renewal of a current information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit (vessel owners). Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,513. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 63481 Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes for cost/earnings summaries attached to logbook reports, 30 minutes for annual expenditure forms, 12 minutes for logbook catch trip and set reports, 2 minutes for negative logbook catch reports. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 21,304. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $95 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). 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. 2022–22693 Filed 10–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 19, 2022)]
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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; Highly Migratory Species Vessel Logbooks and Cost-Earnings 
Data Reports

AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comments.

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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

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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 December 19, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0371 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 Cliff Hutt, NOAA Fisheries Highly Migratory Species Management 
Division, 13-15 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 427-
8503; or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension without revision of a current 
information collection (ICR). This request is being submitted early in 
anticipation of a proposed rulemaking that will modify the reporting 
requirements but will not be finalized before the current ICR 
expiration date. Under the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), the NOAA's 
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for management 
of the nation's marine fisheries. In addition, NMFS must comply with 
the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.), 
under which the agency implements binding recommendations by the 
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas 
(ICCAT).
    NMFS collects information via vessel logbooks to monitor the U.S. 
catch of Atlantic swordfish, sharks, billfish, and tunas in relation to 
the quotas, thereby ensuring that the United States complies with its 
domestic and international obligations. The Highly Migratory Species 
(HMS) logbook program, OMB Control No. 0648-0371, was specifically 
designed to collect the vessel-level information needed for the 
management of Atlantic HMS, and includes set forms, trip forms, 
negative reports, and cost-earning requirements for both commercial and 
recreational vessels. The information supplied through the HMS logbook 
program provides the catch and effort data on a per-set or per-trip 
level of resolution for both directed and incidental species. In 
addition to HMS fisheries, the HMS logbook program is also used to 
report catches of dolphin and wahoo by commercial permit holders that 
do not hold any other federal permits. Additionally, the HMS logbook 
collects data on incidental species, such as sea turtles, which is 
necessary to evaluate the fisheries in terms of bycatch and encounters 
with protected species. While most HMS fishermen use the HMS logbook 
program, HMS can also be reported as part of several other logbook 
collections including the Northeast Region Fishing Vessel Trip Reports 
(0648-0212) and Southeast Region Coastal Logbook (0648-0016).
    These data are necessary to assess the status of HMS, dolphin, and 
wahoo in each fishery. International stock assessments for tunas, 
swordfish, billfish, and some species of sharks are conducted through 
ICCAT's Standing Committee on Research and Statistics periodically and 
provide, in part, the basis for ICCAT management recommendations, which 
become binding on member nations. Domestic stock assessments for most 
species of sharks and for dolphin and wahoo are used as the basis of 
managing these species.
    Supplementary information on fishing costs and earnings has been 
collected via the HMS logbook program. This economic information 
enables NMFS to assess the economic impacts of regulatory programs on 
small businesses and fishing communities, consistent with the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, and other domestic laws.

II. Method of Collection

    Paper logbooks have historically been the primary mode of 
reporting, but electronic logbooks, including mobile applications, will 
be offered on a voluntary basis for the HMS logbook in the near future.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0371.
    Form Number(s): NOAA Form 88-191.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (renewal of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit (vessel owners).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,513.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes for cost/earnings summaries 
attached to logbook reports, 30 minutes for annual expenditure forms, 
12 minutes for logbook catch trip and set reports, 2 minutes for 
negative logbook catch reports.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 21,304.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $95 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the Atlantic Tunas 
Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.).

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. 2022-22693 Filed 10-18-22; 8:45 am]
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