[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 121 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 35331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-14377]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 061804E]


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Reporting 
Requirements for the Ocean Salmon Fishery Off the Coasts of Washington, 
Oregon, and California

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 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(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Christopher Wright, F/NWR2, 7600 Sand Point Way 
NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349 (phone 206-526-6140).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Based on the management regime specified each year, designated 
regulatory areas in the commercial ocean salmon fishery off the coasts 
of Washington, Oregon, and California may be managed by numerical 
quotas. To accurately assess catches relative to quota attainment 
during the fishing season, catch data by regulatory area must be 
collected in a timely manner. The requirements to land salmon within 
specific time frames and in specific areas may be implemented in the 
preseason regulations to aid in timely and accurate catch accounting 
for a regulatory area. State landing systems normally gather the data 
at the time of landing. If unsafe weather conditions or mechanical 
problems prevent compliance with landing requirements, fishermen need 
an alternative to allow for a safe response. Fishermen would be exempt 
from landing requirements if the appropriate notifications are made to 
provide the name of the vessel, the port where delivery will be made, 
the approximate amount of salmon (by species) on board, and the 
estimated time of arrival.

II. Method of Collection

    Notifications are made by at-sea radio or cellular phone 
transmissions.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0433.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10.
    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. 04-14377 Filed 6-23-04; 8:45 am]
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