[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 38297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15276]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; California 
Recreational Groundfish Survey

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 August 26, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Office, 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 Rosemary Kosaka, (831) 420-3988 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) plans to collect data 
to increase the agency's understanding of California saltwater angler 
preferences relative to Pacific groundfish. Pacific groundfish caught 
in California's recreational fishery include about 17 species of 
rockfish, as well as lingcod, cabezon, and California scorpionfish. The 
number and diversity of species caught in this fishery poses a 
regulatory challenge for State and Federal fisheries managers. 
Information to be collected pertains to anglers' recreational saltwater 
fishing activities in California (including groundfish); their 
attitudes and preferences regarding particular groundfish species and 
groundfish regulations; and angler demographics. The data collected 
will provide NMFS, as well as state agency partners such as the 
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), with information 
useful for understanding current groundfish fishing behavior and 
possible responses to potential regulatory changes.

II. Method of Collection

    A random sample of recreational anglers who target groundfish in 
California will be asked to complete a voluntary mail-based survey 
questionnaire.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information 
collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
    Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 625.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comment are invited regarding: (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 20, 2013.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-15276 Filed 6-25-13; 8:45 am]
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