Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), 9255-9256 [2023-02975]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2023 / Notices include File No. 27049 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: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D. or Courtney Smith, Ph.D., (301) 427–8401. 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 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 requests a 5-year permit to study Brucellosis in cetaceans. Parts may be received, imported, and exported from up to 500 individual cetaceans that stranded or are in rehabilitation in Costa Rica, annually. The applicant may also import and export lung nematodes, which may contain cetacean DNA, collected from up to 500 stranded cetaceans in Costa Rica, annually. In addition, parts previously imported from Costa Rica under a separate permit from 34 striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba), one long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis), and one dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) would be transferred to this permit. 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 7, 2023. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–03036 Filed 2–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Feb 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 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; Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) 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 April 14, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0648– 0789 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 NOAA, Kelly Spalding, National VMS Program Manager, 1315 East West Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Rm. 3207, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301–427–2300, kelly.spalding@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. The current Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at title 50, part 600, subpart Q, sets forth the requirements for Enhanced Mobile Transceiver Units (EMTUs) to be type-approved by NMFS for use in federal fisheries programs. These EMTUs can either be satellitelinked systems or cellular-based hardware and software. Respondents for type-approval of vessel monitoring system (VMS) satellite- or cellular-based PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9255 systems must submit a written typeapproval request and electronic copies of supporting materials that include certain required information. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) uses the information submitted to assess whether an EMTU or EMTU–C meets minimum technical specifications and can be approved for use in the NMFS VMS program. The information currently required to accompany an application for type-approval of VMS satellite-based systems is set forth at 50 CFR 600.1502 through 600.1507. The information required for type-approval of VMS cellular-based systems will be substantially similar and identical except where specifically indicated (e.g., EMTU-Cs will not be required to report the at-sea loss of communications signals, as proposed in 50 CFR 600.1503(e)(5)). Information requested in the typeapproval application for EMTU-Cs and EMTUs includes the information identified in 50 CFR 600, subpart Q, more specifically, 50 CFR 600.1501 through 600.1509. This identified information is also embodied in the Type-Approval Matrix form (available from NMFS OLE) that can be used by a respondent to more easily organize and submit the required information in their type-approval request to NMFS. The information will include information regarding: Characteristics of the EMTU– C or EMTU, Associated entities including manufacturer and sellers, Communication functionalities, Data formats, Data transmission details, Latency requirements, Messaging formats and transmission details, Electronic forms, Data security, Customer service, Durability, and Applicant’s data handling requirements. II. Method of Collection Information will be collected electronically. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0789. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4. Estimated Time per Response: Completion of an initial application: 80 hours. Changes to an existing typeapproval: 8 hours. Response to a typeapproval revocation: 24 hours. Diagnostic and troubleshooting support (as per type-approval): 166 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,458 hours. E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1 9256 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2023 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $5,200. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Legal Authority: The MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) requires that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and regional fishery management councils prevent overfishing and requires the collection of reliable data essential to the effective conservation, management, and scientific understanding of the nation’s fishery resources, including vessel monitoring systems. IV. Request for Comments khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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. 2023–02975 Filed 2–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Feb 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC738] Marine Mammals; File No. 22187 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit amendment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Heather E. Liwanag, Ph.D., 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407– 0401, has applied for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 22187– 03. SUMMARY: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before March 15, 2023. 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. 22187 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. 22187 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: Sara Young or Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., (301)427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 22187–03 is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). Permit No. 22187–03, issued on April 1, 2022, authorizes the permit holder to conduct research to establish a catalog of northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in California, primarily at Piedras Blancas and near Vandenberg Space Force Base. Types of authorized takes include behavioral observations, measurements, external instrumentation, bioacoustic recordings, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 acoustic playbacks, marking, flipper tagging, capture, and non-invasive physiological sampling. The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to add the Channel Islands in California as a research location due to the inability to conduct tagging studies at Piedras Blancas. The applicant also proposes to deploy an additional satellite tag model and requests to pull one whisker per seal handled. The applicant also seeks to increase the number of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) that may be unintentionally harassed from 300 to 450 annually due to the change in location. The permit would remain valid until March 31, 2024. 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 this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: February 8, 2023. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–03006 Filed 2–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC708] 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: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9255-9256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02975]


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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; Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS)

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 April 14, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0789 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 NOAA, Kelly Spalding, National VMS Program Manager, 1315 East West 
Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Rm. 3207, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301-427-2300, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a currently approved information 
collection. The current Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at title 50, 
part 600, subpart Q, sets forth the requirements for Enhanced Mobile 
Transceiver Units (EMTUs) to be type-approved by NMFS for use in 
federal fisheries programs. These EMTUs can either be satellite-linked 
systems or cellular-based hardware and software. Respondents for type-
approval of vessel monitoring system (VMS) satellite- or cellular-based 
systems must submit a written type-approval request and electronic 
copies of supporting materials that include certain required 
information. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Law 
Enforcement (OLE) uses the information submitted to assess whether an 
EMTU or EMTU-C meets minimum technical specifications and can be 
approved for use in the NMFS VMS program. The information currently 
required to accompany an application for type-approval of VMS 
satellite-based systems is set forth at 50 CFR 600.1502 through 
600.1507. The information required for type-approval of VMS cellular-
based systems will be substantially similar and identical except where 
specifically indicated (e.g., EMTU-Cs will not be required to report 
the at-sea loss of communications signals, as proposed in 50 CFR 
600.1503(e)(5)).
    Information requested in the type-approval application for EMTU-Cs 
and EMTUs includes the information identified in 50 CFR 600, subpart Q, 
more specifically, 50 CFR 600.1501 through 600.1509. This identified 
information is also embodied in the Type-Approval Matrix form 
(available from NMFS OLE) that can be used by a respondent to more 
easily organize and submit the required information in their type-
approval request to NMFS. The information will include information 
regarding: Characteristics of the EMTU-C or EMTU, Associated entities 
including manufacturer and sellers, Communication functionalities, Data 
formats, Data transmission details, Latency requirements, Messaging 
formats and transmission details, Electronic forms, Data security, 
Customer service, Durability, and Applicant's data handling 
requirements.

II. Method of Collection

    Information will be collected electronically.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0789.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4.
    Estimated Time per Response: Completion of an initial application: 
80 hours. Changes to an existing type-approval: 8 hours. Response to a 
type-approval revocation: 24 hours. Diagnostic and troubleshooting 
support (as per type-approval): 166 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,458 hours.

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    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $5,200.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Legal Authority: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) requires that the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) and regional fishery management councils 
prevent overfishing and requires the collection of reliable data 
essential to the effective conservation, management, and scientific 
understanding of the nation's fishery resources, including vessel 
monitoring systems.

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. 2023-02975 Filed 2-10-23; 8:45 am]
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