Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Implementation of Vessel Speed Restrictions To Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales, 65367-65368 [2023-20567]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2023 / Notices public. The ISPAB is authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278g–4, as amended, and advises the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on information security and privacy issues pertaining to Federal Government information systems, including through review of proposed standards and guidelines developed by NIST. Details regarding the ISPAB’s activities are available at https:// csrc.nist.gov/projects/ispab. The agenda is expected to include the following items: —Board Introductions and Member Activities, —Update from NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Acting Director, —Briefing from NIST on Strategic Objective 4.3.1 from the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan on Preparing for our Quantum Future, —Briefing from ONCD on Strategic Objective 4.1.2 from the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan and the Comments Received from the Open Source and Memory Safe Language Request for Information, —Presentation from NIST and FCC on Strategic Objective 3.2.2 from the National, Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan on U.S. Government IoT Security Labeling, —A Briefing from OSTP and Discussion on Federal Agency Priorities for Privacy, —Public comments, —Board Discussions and Recommendations. Note that agenda items may change without notice. The final agenda will be posted on the ISPAB event page: https:// cms.csrc.nist.gov/Events/2023/ispaboctober-meeting. Seating will be available for the public and media. Public Participation: Written questions or comments from the public are invited and may be submitted electronically by email to Jeff Brewer at the contact information indicated in the lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The ISPAB agenda will include a period, not to exceed thirty minutes, for submitted questions or comments from the public between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Submitted questions or comments from the public will be selected on a firstcome, first-served basis and limited to five minutes per person. Members of the public who wish to expand upon their submitted VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Sep 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 statements, those who had wished to submit a question or comment but could not be accommodated on the agenda, and those who were unable to attend the meeting are invited to submit written statements. In addition, written statements are invited and may be submitted to the ISPAB at any time. All written statements should be directed to the ISPAB Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory by email to: jeffrey.brewer@nist.gov. Admittance Instructions: No registration is required for this in-person only event. Alicia Chambers, NIST Executive Secretariat. [FR Doc. 2023–20574 Filed 9–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–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; Implementation of Vessel Speed Restrictions To Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales 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 November 21, 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– 0580 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65367 specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Meghan Gahm, NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, 13th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 427–8494; meghan.gahm@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is requesting renewal of a currently approved collection of information. On October 10, 2008, NMFS published a final rule with regulations (0648–AS36) implementing seasonal speed restrictions along the east coast of the U.S. to reduce the incidence and severity of vessel collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales (73 FR 60173). The final rule contained a mandatory collection-of-information requirement subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Specifically, 50 CFR 224.105(c) requires a logbook entry to document that a deviation from the speed limit was necessary for safe maneuverability under certain conditions. On November 18, 2021, the information collection was revised to include a voluntary survey of vessel operators to evaluate their ability and willingness to: (1) comply with North Atlantic right whale mandatory speed restrictions, and (2) cooperate with voluntary speed reduction efforts to protect North Atlantic right whales, which are promoted through NMFS outreach efforts. NOAA collects information from two types of vessels (pleasure yachts and large ocean-going vessels) in two different areas of the North Atlantic right whales’ range using voluntary online surveys and small focus groups. The surveys collect information about vessel operators’ time spent on the water, experience and knowledge about large whales, knowledge of North Atlantic vessel strike reduction efforts, opinions about these whales and conservation efforts, and their preferred means of receiving information. Results from this information collection will be used to develop effective outreach to these vessel communities, with the long-term goal of improving the communities’ compliance with mandatory measures and cooperation with voluntary measures that support North Atlantic right whale vessel strike reduction conservation efforts. II. Method of Collection Vessel logbook entries are required from vessel operators if an exception to the vessel speed restriction is invoked, and the speed limit exceeded. Typically, paper logbooks are not routinely E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1 65368 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2023 / Notices submitted to a federal agency and remain entirely on individual vessels. However, logbooks may be requested by federal authorities if questions arise regarding the circumstances under which the deviation was invoked. Voluntary survey effort information is collected in three ways: (1) electronically; (2) in-person focus groups; or (3) virtual focus groups. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0580. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of an approved information collection]. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,624. Estimated Time per Response: Five minutes for safety deviation logbook entry; one hour for electronic survey; two hours and 30 minutes for focus groups. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 674. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0. Respondent’s Obligation: Logbook entries are required to lawfully deviate from the speed regulations; survey is voluntary. Legal Authority: Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; and Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. 1361 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Sep 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2023–20567 Filed 9–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD379] Council Coordination Committee Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting; information regarding the agenda. AGENCY: The National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustainable Fisheries will host a hybrid meeting of the Council Coordination Committee, also known as the CCC, consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors from October 11 to October 13, 2023. This meeting will be chaired by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils and NMFS, including issues related to the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). DATES: The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, and recess at 5 p.m. EST, or when business is complete. The meeting will reconvene at 9 a.m. EST, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, and recess at 5 p.m. EST, or when business is complete. The meeting will reconvene on the final day at 9 a.m. EST, on Friday, October 13, 2023, and adjourn by 12 p.m. EST, or when business is complete. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Arlington National Landing hotel, 2399 Richmond Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202; telephone: (703) 418–6800. The meeting will also be broadcast via webinar. Connection details and public comment instructions will be available SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/event/ 2023-october-council-coordinationcommittee-meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Lawler by email at Sean.Lawler@ noaa.gov or at (301) 427–8561. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 2007 reauthorization of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act established the CCC. The CCC consists of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils, or their respective proxies. All sessions are open to the public and time will be set aside for public comments at the end of each day and after specific sessions at the discretion of the meeting Chair. The meeting Chair will announce public comment times and instructions to provide comment at the start of each meeting day. There will be opportunities for public comments to be provided in-person and remotely via webinar. Updates to this meeting, briefing materials, public comment instructions and additional information will be posted on https://www.fisheries. noaa.gov/event/2023-october-councilcoordination-committee-meeting. Proposed Agenda Wednesday, October 11, 2023—1 p.m.– 5 p.m. EST 1. Opening of Meeting 2. Approval of Agenda and Minutes 3. NMFS Update and Upcoming Priorities 4. NMFS Budget Update and 2024 Outlook 5. NMFS Science Update 6. Legislative Outlook 7. Public Comment Adjourn Day 1 Thursday, October 12, 2023—9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST 1. NMFS Policy Regarding Governance 2. Inflation Reduction Act ClimateReady Fisheries Council Funding Priorities and Process 3. CCC Subcommittee Updates 4. Process for Establishing Fishing Regulations in National Marine Sanctuaries 5. Overview of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, and Proposed National Environmental Policy Act Regulations 6. Public Comment Adjourn Day 2 Friday, October 13, 2023—9 a.m.–12 p.m. EST 1. Endangered Species Act and MSA Integration E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65367-65368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20567]


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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; Implementation of Vessel Speed Restrictions To Reduce the 
Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales

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 November 21, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0580 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 Meghan Gahm, NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, 1315 
East-West Highway, 13th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 427-8494; 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is requesting renewal 
of a currently approved collection of information. On October 10, 2008, 
NMFS published a final rule with regulations (0648-AS36) implementing 
seasonal speed restrictions along the east coast of the U.S. to reduce 
the incidence and severity of vessel collisions with endangered North 
Atlantic right whales (73 FR 60173). The final rule contained a 
mandatory collection-of-information requirement subject to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Specifically, 50 CFR 224.105(c) requires 
a logbook entry to document that a deviation from the speed limit was 
necessary for safe maneuverability under certain conditions. On 
November 18, 2021, the information collection was revised to include a 
voluntary survey of vessel operators to evaluate their ability and 
willingness to: (1) comply with North Atlantic right whale mandatory 
speed restrictions, and (2) cooperate with voluntary speed reduction 
efforts to protect North Atlantic right whales, which are promoted 
through NMFS outreach efforts. NOAA collects information from two types 
of vessels (pleasure yachts and large ocean-going vessels) in two 
different areas of the North Atlantic right whales' range using 
voluntary online surveys and small focus groups. The surveys collect 
information about vessel operators' time spent on the water, experience 
and knowledge about large whales, knowledge of North Atlantic vessel 
strike reduction efforts, opinions about these whales and conservation 
efforts, and their preferred means of receiving information. Results 
from this information collection will be used to develop effective 
outreach to these vessel communities, with the long-term goal of 
improving the communities' compliance with mandatory measures and 
cooperation with voluntary measures that support North Atlantic right 
whale vessel strike reduction conservation efforts.

II. Method of Collection

    Vessel logbook entries are required from vessel operators if an 
exception to the vessel speed restriction is invoked, and the speed 
limit exceeded. Typically, paper logbooks are not routinely

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submitted to a federal agency and remain entirely on individual 
vessels. However, logbooks may be requested by federal authorities if 
questions arise regarding the circumstances under which the deviation 
was invoked. Voluntary survey effort information is collected in three 
ways: (1) electronically; (2) in-person focus groups; or (3) virtual 
focus groups.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0580.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of an approved 
information collection].
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,624.
    Estimated Time per Response: Five minutes for safety deviation 
logbook entry; one hour for electronic survey; two hours and 30 minutes 
for focus groups.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 674.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Logbook entries are required to lawfully 
deviate from the speed regulations; survey is voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; 
and Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. 1361 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 Under Secretary for 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-20567 Filed 9-21-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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