Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; An Observer Program for At Sea Processing Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery, 6098-6099 [2024-01926]

Download as PDF 6098 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 21 / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Notices +17879451488,,88004907357#, ,,,*849982# Puerto Rico +17879667727,,88004907357#,, ,,*849982# Puerto Rico Dial by your location: • +1 787 945 1488 Puerto Rico • +1 787 966 7727 Puerto Rico • +1 939 945 0244 Puerto Rico • +1 669 444 9171 US Meeting ID: 880 0490 7357 Passcode: 849982 Find your local number: https:// us02web.zoom.us/u/kbtRmz6s7w 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; An Observer Program for At Sea Processing Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Miguel Rolo´n, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 270 Mun˜oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1903; telephone: (787) 398–3717. The items included in the tentative agenda are: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: February 21, 2024 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. —Environmental Equal Justice—Heather Blough, NOAA Fisheries, SERO 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. —NOAA Fisheries Permits Process Presentation—Jessica Stephen, NOAA Fisheries, SERO 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. —Other Business Other than the starting date and time the order of business may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the completion of agenda items, at the discretion of the Chair. The meeting will begin on February 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. AST, and will end on February 21, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. AST. Special Accommodations lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 For any additional information on this public hybrid meeting, you may contact Diana Martino, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 270 Mun˜oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 401, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00918–1903, telephone: (787) 226–8849. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 26, 2024. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–01916 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jan 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 1, 2024. 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– 0500 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 Matt Dunlap, Fishery Policy Analyst, West Coast Regional Office, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 526– 6119, or matthew.dunlap@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract In 2011, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) mandated observer requirements for the West Coast groundfish trawl catch shares program. For all fishery sectors, observers must be obtained through third-party observer provider companies operating under permits issued by NMFS. The regulations at §§ 660.140 (h), 660.150 (j), and 660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for trawl vessels and define the responsibilities for observer providers, including reporting PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requirements. Regulations at § 660.140 (i) specify requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers. Data collected by observers are used by NMFS to estimate total landed catch and discards, monitor the attainment of annual groundfish allocations, estimate catch rates of prohibited species, and as a component in stock assessments. These data are necessary to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Act requirements to prevent overfishing. In addition, observer data is used to assess fishing related mortality of protected and endangered species. II. Method of Collection This collection utilizes both electronic and paper forms, depending on the specific item. Methods of submittal include email of electronic forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. Additionally, this collection utilizes interviews for some information collection and phone calls for transmission of other information. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0500. 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: 268 (5 providers (supplying a total of 75 observers or catch monitors) and 263 fishing vessels). Estimated Time per Response: For providers: 15 minutes for observer training/briefing/debriefing registration, notification of observer physical examination, observer status reports, other reports on observer harassment, safety concerns, or performance problems, catch monitor status reports, and other catch monitor reports on harassment, prohibited actions, illness or injury, or performance problems; 5 minutes for observer safety checklist submission to NMFS, observer provider contracts, observer information materials, catch monitor provider contracts, and catch monitor informational materials; 10 minutes for certificate of insurance; 7 minutes for catch monitor training/briefing registration, notification of catch monitor physical examination, and catch monitor debriefing registration. For vessels: 10 minutes for fishing departure reports and cease-fishing reports. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 525 (305 for providers and 220 for fishing vessels. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 21 / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in capital costs as it is assumed that each of the 5 observer/ catch monitor providers will maintain a computer system with email capacity for general business purposes and each vessel owner/operator has access to a telephone for toll-free calls. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: The regulations at §§ 660.140 (h), 660.150 (j), and 660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for trawl vessels and define the responsibilities for observer providers, including reporting requirements. Regulations at § 660.140 (i) specify requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers. IV. Request for Comments lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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. 2024–01926 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jan 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Public Meeting of the National Sea Grant Advisory Board Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the National Sea Grant Advisory Board (Board), a Federal Advisory Committee. Board members will discuss and provide advice on the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) in the areas of program evaluation, strategic planning, education and extension, science and technology programs, and other matters as described in the agenda found on the Sea Grant website. For more information on this Federal Advisory Committee please visit the Federal Advisory Committee database: https:// www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/ FACAPublicPage. DATES: The announced meeting is scheduled for Monday March 4, 2024 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (EST) and Tuesday March 5, 2024 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Yours Truly Hotel in Washington, DC. For more information about the public meeting see below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For any questions concerning the meeting, please contact Ms. Donna Brown, National Sea Grant College Program. Email: oar.sg-feedback@noaa.gov. Phone number 301–734–1088. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Status: The meeting will be open to public participation with a public comment period on Monday, March 4 at 9:10 a.m. The Board expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three (3) minutes. Written comments should be received by Ms. Donna Brown by Tuesday, February 27, 2024 to provide sufficient time for Board review. Written comments received after the deadline will be distributed to the Board, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Special Accommodations: The Board meeting is physically accessible to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6099 people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms. Donna Brown by Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The Board, which consists of a balanced representation from academia, industry, State government and citizens groups, was established in 1976 by section 209 of the Sea Grant Improvement Act (Pub. L. 94–461, 33 U.S.C. 1128). The Board advises the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Sea Grant College Program with respect to operations under the Act, and such other matters as the Secretary refers to them for review and advice. Matters To Be Considered: Board members will discuss updates and recommendations on the ‘‘State of Sea Grant’’ Report to Congress as well as other topics that need Board feedback, Board participation of Sea Grant Network Groups, as well as discuss and vote on the external reviewer for the Evaluation Committee: https://seagrant. noaa.gov/About/Advisory-Board. David Holst, Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–01915 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KA–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Package for AmeriCorps VISTA Application and Reporting Forms Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled Package for AmeriCorps VISTA Application and Reporting Forms for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by March 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6098-6099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01926]


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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; An Observer Program for At Sea Processing Vessels in the 
Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

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 1, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0500 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 Matt Dunlap, Fishery Policy Analyst, West Coast Regional Office, 
7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 526-6119, or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    In 2011, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) mandated 
observer requirements for the West Coast groundfish trawl catch shares 
program. For all fishery sectors, observers must be obtained through 
third-party observer provider companies operating under permits issued 
by NMFS. The regulations at Sec. Sec.  660.140 (h), 660.150 (j), and 
660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for trawl vessels 
and define the responsibilities for observer providers, including 
reporting requirements. Regulations at Sec.  660.140 (i) specify 
requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers. Data 
collected by observers are used by NMFS to estimate total landed catch 
and discards, monitor the attainment of annual groundfish allocations, 
estimate catch rates of prohibited species, and as a component in stock 
assessments. These data are necessary to comply with the Magnuson-
Stevens Act requirements to prevent overfishing. In addition, observer 
data is used to assess fishing related mortality of protected and 
endangered species.

II. Method of Collection

    This collection utilizes both electronic and paper forms, depending 
on the specific item. Methods of submittal include email of electronic 
forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. 
Additionally, this collection utilizes interviews for some information 
collection and phone calls for transmission of other information.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0500.
    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: 268 (5 providers (supplying a 
total of 75 observers or catch monitors) and 263 fishing vessels).
    Estimated Time per Response: For providers: 15 minutes for observer 
training/briefing/debriefing registration, notification of observer 
physical examination, observer status reports, other reports on 
observer harassment, safety concerns, or performance problems, catch 
monitor status reports, and other catch monitor reports on harassment, 
prohibited actions, illness or injury, or performance problems; 5 
minutes for observer safety checklist submission to NMFS, observer 
provider contracts, observer information materials, catch monitor 
provider contracts, and catch monitor informational materials; 10 
minutes for certificate of insurance; 7 minutes for catch monitor 
training/briefing registration, notification of catch monitor physical 
examination, and catch monitor debriefing registration. For vessels: 10 
minutes for fishing departure reports and cease-fishing reports.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 525 (305 for providers and 220 
for fishing vessels.

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    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in capital costs as it is 
assumed that each of the 5 observer/catch monitor providers will 
maintain a computer system with email capacity for general business 
purposes and each vessel owner/operator has access to a telephone for 
toll-free calls.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: The regulations at Sec. Sec.  660.140 (h), 660.150 
(j), and 660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for trawl 
vessels and define the responsibilities for observer providers, 
including reporting requirements. Regulations at Sec.  660.140 (i) 
specify requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers.

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. 2024-01926 Filed 1-30-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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