[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 165 (Thursday, August 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 51590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-21680]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 081800E]


Fishing Capacity Reduction Program Advanced Referenda and Other 
Requirements

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 23, 
2000.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, 
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
6086, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20230 (or via 
Internet at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Richard Roberts, OFA1x1, Station 8118, NOAA, 1305 
East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301-713-3525, ext. 115).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts 
a program to reduce excess fishing capacity by paying fishermen to (1) 
surrender their fishing permits, or (2) to both surrender their permits 
and either scrap or restrict their vessel titles to prevent fishing. 
The bulk of the information requirements associated with this program 
are approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0376. In May of 2000, 
however, NOAA obtained emergency clearance from OMB to conduct advanced 
referenda concerning buyback programs. Certain other existing 
requirements were clarified. NOAA is now requesting OMB for regular 
Paperwork Reduction Act approval for these requirements.

II. Method of Collection

    Hard copies of material will usually be submitted.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0413.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit organizations, 
individuals and households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 800.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 4 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,200.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency 'sestimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection 
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
     Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: August 17, 2000
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-21680 Filed 8-23-00; 8:45 am]
Billing Code: 3510-22-F