Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pacific Coast Groundfish; Salmon Bycatch Minimization Information Collection, 65660-65661 [2023-20663]

Download as PDF 65660 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2023 / Notices impact on the affected marine mammal species or stocks; (3) the authorized takes represent small numbers of marine mammals relative to the affected stock abundances; (4) ONR’s activities will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on taking for subsistence purposes as no relevant subsistence uses of marine mammals are implicated by this action, and; (5) appropriate monitoring and reporting requirements are included. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) In August 2022, the U.S. Navy prepared an Overseas Environmental Assessment (OEA) analyzing the project. Prior to issuing the IHA for the project, we reviewed the 2022 OEA and the public comments received, determined that a separate NEPA analysis was not necessary, and subsequently adopted the document and issued our own Finding of No Significant Impact in support of the issuance of an IHA (87 FR 57458; September 20, 2022). We have reviewed ONR’s application for a renewed IHA for ongoing ARA from September 2023 to September 2024 and the 2022 IHA monitoring report. Based on that review, we have determined that the planned action is identical to that considered in the previous IHA. In addition, no significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns have been identified. Thus, we have determined that the preparation of a new or supplemental NEPA document is not necessary. Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that each Federal agency insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. To ensure ESA compliance for the issuance of IHAs, NMFS consults internally whenever we propose to authorize take for endangered or threatened species, in this case with the Alaska Regional Office. There is one marine mammal species (Arctic ringed seal) with confirmed occurrence in the study area that is listed as threatened under the ESA. The NMFS Alaska Regional OPR Division issued a Biological Opinion on September 13, 2022 under section 7 of the ESA, on the issuance of an IHA to ONR under section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA by the NMFS Permits and Conservation Division. The Biological VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:11 Sep 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 Opinion concluded that the action is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of Arctic ringed seals, and is not likely to destroy or adversely modify Arctic ringed seal critical habitat. Renewal Dated: September 20, 2023. Catherine Marzin, Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–20741 Filed 9–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD365] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) will convene a joint meeting of the Salmon Technical Team (STT) and the Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Salmon Subcommittee (SSC–SC). The Model Evaluation Workgroup may also contribute and participate in this meeting. SUMMARY: The online meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday October 11, 2023, and from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, as needed. All times are Pacific Daylight Time. Meeting times are an estimate, the meeting will end when business for the day has been completed. DATES: This meeting will be held online. Specific meeting information, including directions on how to join the meeting and system requirements will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council’s website (see www.pcouncil.org). You may send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820– 2412 for technical assistance. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE ADDRESSES: Frm 00011 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Ehlke, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2410. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a salmon methodology review to discuss and review proposed changes to analytical methods used in salmon management that were identified at the September 2023 Council meeting. If time allows additional topics may be discussed, including but not limited to future Pacific Council agenda items and salmon-related topics of interest to the STT and SSC–SC. The STT and SSC–SC will report on the outcomes of the meeting to the Pacific Council at their November Council meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS has issued a Renewal IHA to ONR for the take of marine mammals incidental to conducting Arctic Research Activities in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas through September 13, 2024. PO 00000 Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 19, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–20618 Filed 9–22–23; 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; Pacific Coast Groundfish; Salmon Bycatch Minimization Information Collection National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2023 / Notices Notice of information collection, request for comment. ACTION: 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 24, 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– 0794 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 Keeley Kent, Groundfish Branch Chief, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–6349, (206) 247– 8252, keeley.kent@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. On February 23, 2021, NMFS published in the Federal Register a final rule (86 FR 10857) allowing a Pacific whiting sector cooperative or group of vessels to develop a Salmon Mitigation Plan (SMP) to promote reduction in Chinook salmon bycatch. The SMP is a voluntary agreement by a Pacific whiting fishery Mothership (MS), Catcher/processor (C/P), or Pacific whiting individual fishing quota (IFQ) fishery group to manage Chinook salmon bycatch. The SMP would be approved by NMFS. Those groups with an approved SMP would be required to provide an annual postseason report to the Council and NMFS no later than March 31. The report would describe the group’s use of Chinook salmon bycatch avoidance measures and an evaluation of the effectiveness of those measures. It would also describe any amendments to the terms of the SMP that were approved by NMFS during the VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:11 Sep 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 fishing year in which the SMP was approved and the reasons that the amendments to the SMP were made. The rule also established that vessels with a NMFS-approved SMP have access to the Chinook salmon bycatch reserve regardless of NMFS implementing other inseason measures to minimize salmon bycatch. Participation in an SMP is voluntary; however, any vessel that chooses not to participate in an SMP would be subject to additional salmon bycatch minimization measures prior to being allowed access to the reserve. The associated regulations are found at 50 CFR part 660. OMB approved the collection-of-information requirements contained in the final rule on March 10, 2021, under OMB Control Number 0648–0794 (Pacific Coast Groundfish Salmon Bycatch Minimization). II. Method of Collection The designated SMP representative will have the option of submitting a proposed SMP and/or postseason SMP report to NMFS electronically or by mail. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0794. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current information collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 14. Estimated Time per Response: SMP proposal (10 hours), SMP amendment (3 hours), Administrative appeals for disapproved SMP (6 hours), SMP postseason report (8 hours). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 113 burden hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $49.66. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Legal Authority: 50 CFR 660. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65661 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. 2023–20663 Filed 9–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected costs and burdens. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 25, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of this notice’s publication to OIRA, at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Please find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the website’s search function. Comments can be entered electronically by clicking on the ‘‘comment’’ button next to the information collection on the ‘‘OIRA Information Collections Under Review’’ page, or the ‘‘View ICR—Agency SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2023-20663]


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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; Pacific Coast Groundfish; Salmon Bycatch Minimization 
Information Collection

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

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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 24, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0794 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 Keeley Kent, Groundfish Branch Chief, National Marine Fisheries 
Service (NMFS), 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-
6349, (206) 247-8252, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    On February 23, 2021, NMFS published in the Federal Register a 
final rule (86 FR 10857) allowing a Pacific whiting sector cooperative 
or group of vessels to develop a Salmon Mitigation Plan (SMP) to 
promote reduction in Chinook salmon bycatch. The SMP is a voluntary 
agreement by a Pacific whiting fishery Mothership (MS), Catcher/
processor (C/P), or Pacific whiting individual fishing quota (IFQ) 
fishery group to manage Chinook salmon bycatch. The SMP would be 
approved by NMFS. Those groups with an approved SMP would be required 
to provide an annual postseason report to the Council and NMFS no later 
than March 31. The report would describe the group's use of Chinook 
salmon bycatch avoidance measures and an evaluation of the 
effectiveness of those measures. It would also describe any amendments 
to the terms of the SMP that were approved by NMFS during the fishing 
year in which the SMP was approved and the reasons that the amendments 
to the SMP were made. The rule also established that vessels with a 
NMFS-approved SMP have access to the Chinook salmon bycatch reserve 
regardless of NMFS implementing other inseason measures to minimize 
salmon bycatch. Participation in an SMP is voluntary; however, any 
vessel that chooses not to participate in an SMP would be subject to 
additional salmon bycatch minimization measures prior to being allowed 
access to the reserve. The associated regulations are found at 50 CFR 
part 660. OMB approved the collection-of-information requirements 
contained in the final rule on March 10, 2021, under OMB Control Number 
0648-0794 (Pacific Coast Groundfish Salmon Bycatch Minimization).

II. Method of Collection

    The designated SMP representative will have the option of 
submitting a proposed SMP and/or postseason SMP report to NMFS 
electronically or by mail.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0794.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current 
information collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; not-
for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 14.
    Estimated Time per Response: SMP proposal (10 hours), SMP amendment 
(3 hours), Administrative appeals for disapproved SMP (6 hours), SMP 
postseason report (8 hours).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 113 burden hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $49.66.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Legal Authority: 50 CFR 660.

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. 2023-20663 Filed 9-22-23; 8:45 am]
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