[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 121 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35329-35330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-14375]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 061804G]


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Marine 
Recreational Fishery Statistics Survey

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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 23, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Nicole D. Bartlett, U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, 
National Marine Fisheries Service, Fisheries Statistics Division, F/
ST1, Room 12427, 1315 East-West Highway,

[[Page 35330]]

Silver Spring, MD 20910, Phone: (301) 713-2328, ext. 216.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Marine recreational anglers are surveyed for catch and effort data, 
fish biology data, and angler socioeconomic characteristics. These data 
are required to carry out provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), as amended, 
regarding conservation and management of fishery resources.

II. Method of Collection

    A random-digit-dialing telephone survey of coastal zone households 
collects data on the proportion of marine fishing households and the 
number of shore and private/rental boat fishing trips by residents of 
those households. A directory telephone survey of boat operators 
collects data on the numbers of angler fishing trips on party and 
charter boats. On-site intercept interviews of marine recreational 
anglers collect data on the catch per trip by species. Supplemental 
surveys collect economic data about marine recreational fishing.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0052.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 770,504.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 7 minutes for fishing households; 7 
minutes for party/charter boat operators; 4.5 minutes for intercepted 
anglers; 3 minutes for supplemental economic data from fishing 
households; 5 minutes for supplemental economic data from party/charter 
boat operators; 8 minutes for supplemental economic data from 
intercepted anglers; 1.5 minutes for verification calls; 1 minute for 
non-fishing households; and .5 minutes for non-households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,887.
    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'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: June 17, 2004.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-14375 Filed 6-23-04; 8:45 am]
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