[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 18 (Monday, January 28, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 3880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-2003]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 012202B]


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Highly 
Migratory Species Vessel Marking and Gear Marking

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Notice.

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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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 29, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton, 
Departmental Paperwork 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 Christopher Rogers at the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) Highly Migratory Species Management Division, 
1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or by e-mail at 
[email protected] or phone at 301-713-2347.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Under regulations at 50 CFR 635.6 fishing vessels permitted for 
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species must display their official vessel 
numbers on their vessels to assist law enforcement in monitoring 
fishing and other activities. Flotation devices attached to certain 
fishing gear must also be marked with the vessel's number to identify 
catch that is buoyed. This requirement is also necessary for law 
enforcement purposes.

II. Method of Collection

    There is no form under this requirement. Official vessel numbers or 
permit numbers issued to vessel operators are marked on the vessel and 
on flotation gear.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0373.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,051.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes to mark a vessel, 15 
minutes to mark a float.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,176.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $161,020.

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's estimate 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: January 17, 2002.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-2003 Filed 1-25-02; 8:45 am]
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