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David Holst, Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–09575 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization Under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act National Oceanic and 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 July 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– 0293 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 Jaclyn Taylor, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East West Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910–3282, 301– 427–8402 or Jaclyn.Taylor@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources sponsors this information collection and is requesting renewal of the currently approved collection. Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requires any commercial fisherman operating in Category I and II fisheries to register for a certificate of authorization that will allow the fisherman to take marine E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 86 / Thursday, May 2, 2024 / Notices mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations. Category I and II fisheries are those identified by NOAA as having either frequent or occasional takings of marine mammals. All states have integrated the NMFS registration process into the existing state fishery registration process and vessel owners do not need to file a separate federal registration. If applicable, vessel owners will be notified of this simplified registration process when they apply for their state or Federal permit or license. A valid certificate of authorization protects the vessel owner from prosecution under the MMPA for violation of the moratorium on taking marine mammals. The information needed to register or update a commercial fishery authorization is found at 50 CFR 229.4 II. Method of Collection Fishermen’s information is imported directly into the Marine Mammal Authorization Program (MMAP) from their state. If they do not have a state or Federal fishery permit or license, fishermen can request a MMAP registration form (OMB no. 0648–0293) from their NMFS regional office and mail or email the registration form. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0293. 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: 100. Estimated Time per Response: Initial registration 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,555 in recordkeeping/ reporting costs and application fees. Respondent’s Obligation: Required for participants in Category I and II fisheries to lawfully take marine mammals’ incidental to fishing operations. Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.; MMPA. 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. 2024–09484 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 35813 Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) renewal application from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the applicant. Regulations under the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs. Comments must be received on or before May 17, 2024. DATES: You may submit written comments by the following method: • Email: nmfs.gar.efp@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line ‘‘NHFG Early Benthic-Phase Lobster Trap EFP’’. All comments received are a part of the public record and may be posted for public viewing in https:// www.noaa.gov/organization/ information-technilogy/foia-readingroom without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘anonymous’’ as the signature if you wish to remain anonymous). ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Christine Ford, Fishery Management Specialist, Christine.Ford@noaa.gov, (978) 281–9185. [RTID 0648–XD903] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, SUMMARY: The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) submitted a complete application for an EFP to conduct commercial fishing activities that the regulations would otherwise restrict. The EFP would allow NHFG to continue pilot testing of early benthic-phase (EBP) lobster traps, designed to target juvenile lobsters between 15- and 60millimeter (mm) carapace length, to determine their feasibility for broader use in lobster surveys. This EFP would exempt the participating vessels from the Federal regulations in table 1: TABLE 1—REQUESTED EXEMPTIONS CFR citation Regulation 50 CFR 697.21(c) and § 697.21(d) ............................. Gear specification requirements .... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 May 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Need for exemption To allow for the use of modified traps with no escape vents or ghost panels. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35812-35813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09484]


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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; Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization Under 
Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 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 July 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 0648-0293 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 Jaclyn Taylor, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East West Hwy., Bldg. SSMC3, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910-3282, 301-427-8402 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Office of Protected 
Resources sponsors this information collection and is requesting 
renewal of the currently approved collection.
    Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requires any 
commercial fisherman operating in Category I and II fisheries to 
register for a certificate of authorization that will allow the 
fisherman to take marine

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mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations. Category I and II 
fisheries are those identified by NOAA as having either frequent or 
occasional takings of marine mammals. All states have integrated the 
NMFS registration process into the existing state fishery registration 
process and vessel owners do not need to file a separate federal 
registration. If applicable, vessel owners will be notified of this 
simplified registration process when they apply for their state or 
Federal permit or license. A valid certificate of authorization 
protects the vessel owner from prosecution under the MMPA for violation 
of the moratorium on taking marine mammals. The information needed to 
register or update a commercial fishery authorization is found at 50 
CFR 229.4

II. Method of Collection

    Fishermen's information is imported directly into the Marine Mammal 
Authorization Program (MMAP) from their state. If they do not have a 
state or Federal fishery permit or license, fishermen can request a 
MMAP registration form (OMB no. 0648-0293) from their NMFS regional 
office and mail or email the registration form.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0293.
    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: 100.
    Estimated Time per Response: Initial registration 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,555 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs and application fees.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required for participants in Category I 
and II fisheries to lawfully take marine mammals' incidental to fishing 
operations.
    Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.; MMPA.

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. 2024-09484 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
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