[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 19649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07575]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southwest 
Region Permit Family of Forms

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
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 June 3, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 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 Craig D'Angelo, (562) 980-4024 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for revision and extension of a current information 
collection. Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., permits are required for 
persons to participate in Federally-managed fisheries off the West 
Coast. There are three types of permits: Basic fishery permits for 
Highly Migratory Species (HMS), limited entry permits for Coastal 
Pelagic Species (CPS) and experimental fishing permits (EFPs). Appeals 
and certain waiver requests may also be submitted. Transfer 
applications may also be required.
    The permit application forms provide basic information about permit 
holders and the vessels and gear being used. This information is 
important for understanding the nature of the fisheries and provides a 
link to participants. It also aids in enforcement of regulations. Minor 
modifications of the current HMS permit application will occur to 
simplify application questions.

II. Method of Collection

    Forms are available on the internet; paper applications are also 
available and may be submitted by mail or FAX. In addition, an online 
submission option is expected to be available for Highly Migratory 
Species permits by April 30, 2013.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0204.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (revision and extension of a 
current information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,695 (HMS), 65 (CPS).
    Estimated Time per Response: HMS permit renewal applications, 6 
minutes; CPS transfers, 15 minutes; new HMS permits, 60 minutes; 
additional information (when requested) for the CPS fishery, 1 hour; 
appeals, 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 170.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $25,855.

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 27, 2013.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-07575 Filed 4-1-13; 8:45 am]
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