[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 68312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26058]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 111904A]


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; National Marine 
Sanctuary Permits

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 January 24, 
2005.

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 John Armor, National Marine Sanctuary Program, NOAA, 
1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM6), Silver Spring, MD 20910 (or via the 
Internet at [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Persons wishing to conduct otherwise prohibited activities in a 
National Marine Sanctuary must apply for and receive a permit. Anyone 
issued permits must file reports on the activity conducted. This 
information is required to ensure that the proposed activity is 
consistent with the objectives of the sanctuary, and the reports are 
needed to ensure compliance with permit conditions and to increase 
knowledge regarding the sanctuary's resources.

II. Method of Collection

    Specific requirements are detailed in various subparts of 15 CFR 
922. Persons requesting a permit are sent guidelines for the 
application process or an application form.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0141.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; individuals or 
households; business or other for-profit organizations; and state, 
local, or tribal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 336.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour each for a general permit 
application, cruise or flight log, and report; 2 hours each for a 
historical resource permit application, cruise log, and report; 24 
hours each for a special use permit application, final report, and 
financial report; 15 minutes for a permit amendment; 15 minutes each 
for a baitfish permit application and a logbook; 15 minutes for 
researcher entries to a research registry; 30 minutes to request 
certification of a pre-existing lease, license, or permit; 1 hour each 
for a notification of a request for a permit from another agency, 
cruise or flight log, and report; and 1.5 hours for a permit appeal.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 886.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $800.

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: November 17, 2004.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-26058 Filed 11-23-04; 8:45 am]
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