[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 10436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04728]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: Socioeconomic Assessment of the Proposed Wisconsin-Lake 
Michigan National Marine Sanctuary Region.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular (request for a new information 
collection).
    Number of Respondents: 4,200.
    Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
    Burden Hours: 2,100.
    Needs and Uses: This is a randomized household survey of Wisconsin 
state residents who recreate in the proposed sanctuary area. This study 
will:
     Estimate the economic contribution of recreational 
expenditures;
     document the spatial distribution and intensity of 
recreational activities;
     document and assess awareness and importance of maritime 
heritage;
     assess respondents' awareness and perception of key 
resources and related management issues; and
     develop demographic profiles of recreational users of the 
study region.
    This research will support the sanctuary's long-term management 
plan, provide the foundation for monitoring change over time, as well 
as provide baseline information to help inform local coastal zone 
management and planning to enhance access to Lake Michigan.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: One time.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. 
Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections 
currently under review by OMB.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to [email protected] or fax to (202) 395-5806.

    Dated: March 6, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-04728 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
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