Public Meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, 11255-11256 [2024-03006]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 14, 2024 / Notices Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 9, 2024. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03070 Filed 2–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–02–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; Greater Atlantic Region Vessel Identification Requirements 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 15, 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– 0350 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 Laura Hansen, Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, (978) 281–9225, Laura.Hansen@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for the extension of a current information collection. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Feb 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 Regulations at 50 CFR 648.8 and § 697.8 require that owners of vessels over 25 ft (7.6 m) in registered length that have federal permits to fish in the Greater Atlantic Region display the vessel’s name and official number. The name and number must be of a specific size at specified locations: the vessel name must be affixed to the port and starboard sides of the bow and, if possible, on its stern. The official number must be displayed on the port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on an appropriate weather deck so as to be clearly visible from enforcement vessels and aircraft. The success of fisheries management programs depends upon regulatory compliance. The vessel identification requirement, which is required of all federally permitted fishing vessels in the Greater Atlantic region, is essential to facilitate enforcement. The ability to link fishing or other activities to a vessel owner or operator is crucial to the enforcement of regulations issued under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act. When this information is clearly displayed, it enables enforcement personnel to easily identify Federal permit holders while engaged in fishing. II. Method of Collection No information is submitted to NMFS as a result of this collection. The vessel’s identification information must be affixed to the vessel in the designated locations, as specified in the regulations. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0350. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,935. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes (.75 hours) to affix vessel information to the required locations. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,952 Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $59,025. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: 50 CFR 648.8. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11255 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. 2024–03001 Filed 2–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Public Meeting of the Ocean Exploration 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 for a meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). OEAB members will discuss and provide advice on the Federal ocean exploration program, with a particular emphasis on the topics identified in the section on Matters To Be Considered. DATES: The announced meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: This will be a virtual meeting. Information about how to participate or observe virtually will be posted to the OEAB website at https:// oeab.noaa.gov/. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1 11256 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 14, 2024 / Notices Mr. David Turner, Designated Federal Officer, Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, David.Turner@NOAA.gov or (859) 327– 9661. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA established the OEAB under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and legislation that gives the agency statutory authority to operate an ocean exploration program and to coordinate a national program of ocean exploration. The OEAB advises NOAA leadership on strategic planning, exploration priorities, competitive ocean exploration grant programs, and other matters as the NOAA Administrator requests. OEAB members represent government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and not-for-profit institutions involved in all facets of ocean exploration—from advanced technology to citizen exploration. In addition to advising NOAA leadership, NOAA expects the OEAB to help to define and develop a national program of ocean exploration—a network of stakeholders and partnerships advancing national priorities for ocean exploration. Matters To Be Considered: The OEAB will discuss finalizing recommendations they have been developing on ways to take ocean exploration to new heights with emphasis on need for creativity, challenging existing thinking, and pushing boundaries within the ocean exploration field. The board will discuss and deliberate on these topics. The agenda and other meeting materials will be made available on the OEAB website at https://oeab.noaa.gov/. Status: The meeting will be open to the public via remote access. Please check the agenda on the OEAB website to confirm the public comment period schedule. The OEAB expects that public statements 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 three minutes. The Designated Federal Officer must receive written comments by February 20, 2024, to provide sufficient time for OEAB review. Written comments received after February 20, 2024, will be distributed to the OEAB but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Comments should be submitted to Designated Federal Officer David.Turner@ NOAA.gov. Special Accomodations: Requests for sign language interpretation or other ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Feb 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 auxiliary aids should be directed to the Designated Federal Officer by February 20, 2024. David Holst, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–03006 Filed 2–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KA–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery Meeting Notice Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of open committee meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of the Army is publishing this notice to announce the following meeting of the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery (ACANC). This meeting is open to the public. For more information, please visit: https:// www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/About/ Advisory-Committee-on-ArlingtonNational-Cemetery/ACANC-Meetings. DATES: The ACANC will meet on Thursday, February 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: Multipurpose Room of the Welcome Center at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22211. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Renea Yates, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the ACANC, or Mr. Matthew Davis, Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) for the ACANC, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, VA 22211; by email at matthew.r.davis.civ@army.mil; or by phone at 1–877–907–8585. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA; 5 U.S.C. 10), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102– 3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The ACANC provides independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Army on matters related to ANC, including, but not limited to, cemetery administration, the erection of memorials at the cemetery, and master planning for the cemetery. The Secretary of the Army may act on the Committee’s advice and recommendations. Agenda: The Committee will receive a status report of the planning for final SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 disposition of the Confederate Memorial; receive a briefing on digital engagement strategy for Arlington National Cemetery; receive a status update on the progress of objectives at Arlington National Cemetery; and receive an update on the Military Equine Status. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to FACA and 41 CFR 102– 3.140 through 102–3.165, this meeting is open to the public. Procedures for Attendance and Public Comment: To attend this meeting, contact Mr. Matthew Davis, the ADFO. (See the information listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section; email is preferred.) Individuals will be asked to submit their full name, organization, email address, and phone number to attend. Public attendance will be via physical presence. For additional information about public access procedures, contact Mr. Matthew Davis, the ADFO. (See the information listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section; email is preferred.) Written Comments and Statements: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3), 41 CFR 102–3.105(j), and 41 CFR 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments or statements to the ACANC either in response to the stated agenda of the open meeting or regarding the ACANC’s mission in general. Written comments or statements should be submitted to Mr. Matthew Davis, the ADFO. (See the information listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section; email is preferred.) Each page of the comment or statement must include the author’s name, title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. Written comments or statements being submitted in response to the agenda set forth in this notice must be received by the ADFO at least seven business days prior to the meeting to be considered by the ACANC. Written comments or statements received after this date may not be provided to the ACANC until its next meeting. The DFO will review all timely written comments or statements with the ACANC Chairperson and will ensure such comments or statements are provided to all ACANC members before the meeting. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140d, the ACANC is not obligated to allow any member of the public to speak or otherwise address the ACANC during the meeting. Members of the public may be permitted to make verbal comments during these meetings and if allowed, verbal comments may only be made at the time and in the manner described below. If a member of the public is E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11255-11256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03006]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)


Public Meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board

AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce 
(DOC).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a 
meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). OEAB members 
will discuss and provide advice on the Federal ocean exploration 
program, with a particular emphasis on the topics identified in the 
section on Matters To Be Considered.

DATES: The announced meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 
2024 from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES: This will be a virtual meeting. Information about how to 
participate or observe virtually will be posted to the OEAB website at 
https://oeab.noaa.gov/.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Turner, Designated Federal 
Officer, Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, [email protected] or (859) 327-9661.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA established the OEAB under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and legislation that gives the agency 
statutory authority to operate an ocean exploration program and to 
coordinate a national program of ocean exploration. The OEAB advises 
NOAA leadership on strategic planning, exploration priorities, 
competitive ocean exploration grant programs, and other matters as the 
NOAA Administrator requests.
    OEAB members represent government agencies, the private sector, 
academic institutions, and not-for-profit institutions involved in all 
facets of ocean exploration--from advanced technology to citizen 
exploration.
    In addition to advising NOAA leadership, NOAA expects the OEAB to 
help to define and develop a national program of ocean exploration--a 
network of stakeholders and partnerships advancing national priorities 
for ocean exploration.
    Matters To Be Considered: The OEAB will discuss finalizing 
recommendations they have been developing on ways to take ocean 
exploration to new heights with emphasis on need for creativity, 
challenging existing thinking, and pushing boundaries within the ocean 
exploration field. The board will discuss and deliberate on these 
topics. The agenda and other meeting materials will be made available 
on the OEAB website at https://oeab.noaa.gov/.
    Status: The meeting will be open to the public via remote access. 
Please check the agenda on the OEAB website to confirm the public 
comment period schedule.
    The OEAB expects that public statements 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 three minutes. The Designated Federal Officer must receive 
written comments by February 20, 2024, to provide sufficient time for 
OEAB review. Written comments received after February 20, 2024, will be 
distributed to the OEAB but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting 
date. Comments should be submitted to Designated Federal Officer 
[email protected].
    Special Accomodations: Requests for sign language interpretation or 
other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Designated Federal 
Officer by February 20, 2024.

David Holst,
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-03006 Filed 2-13-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-KA-P

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