[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 53 (Monday, March 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 13464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5523]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Northeast 
Region Dealer Purchase Reports

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.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 20, 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 Erik Braun, 62 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937 
(phone (631) 324-3569 or e-mail [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Federally-permitted dealers in specified fisheries are required 
to submit information weekly regarding their fish purchases. Other 
dealers are asked to submit the information on a voluntary basis. A 
small number of commercial fishermen may also be asked to voluntarily 
provide information related to the purchase. The information obtained 
is used by economists, biologists, and managers in the management of 
the fisheries. NOAA is seeking to renew Paperwork Reduction Act 
approval for these requirements.

II. Method of Collection

    Depending upon the fishery, dealers submit forms on either a 
mandatory or a voluntary basis. Vessel captains may also be interviewed 
for related information.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0229.
    Form Number: NOAA Form 88-30.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit organizations, 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 631.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 4 minutes for a NOAA Form 88-30 or an 
interview.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,176.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $345,600.

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: March 16, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-5523 Filed 3-18-05; 8:45 am]
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