[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 30 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 8292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2582]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; National Marine 
Sanctuary Permits

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce.

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 April 14, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th 
and Constitution Ave., 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 David Bizot, 301-713-7268 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) regulations at 15 CFR part 
922 list specific activities that are prohibited in national marine 
sanctuaries. These regulations also state that otherwise prohibited 
activities are permissible if a permit is issued by the NMSP. The 
persons desiring a permit must submit an application, and anyone 
obtaining a permit is generally required to submit one or more reports 
on the activity allowed under the permit.
    The recordkeeping and reporting requirements at 15 CFR part 922 
form the basis for this collection of information. This information is 
required by NMSP to protect and manage sanctuary resources as required 
by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.)

II. Method of Collection

    Depending on the permit being requested, various applications, 
reports, and telephone calls may be required from applicants. 
Applications and reports can be submitted via e-mail, fax, or 
traditional mail. Applicants are encouraged to use electronic means to 
apply for permits and submit reports whenever possible.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0141.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; 
individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; Federal 
government; state, local or tribal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 424.
    Estimated Time per Response: General permits, 1 hour, 30 minutes; 
special use permits, 8 hours; historical resources permits, 13 hours; 
baitfish permits, certifications and permit amendments, 30 minutes; 
voluntary registrations, 15 minutes; appeals, 24 hours; Tortugas access 
permits, 6 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,437.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $949 in reporting/
recordkeeping costs.

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: February 7, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-2582 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]
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