[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 5142]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-00938]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Economic Impacts of Hawaii Reef Diving and Snorkeling

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

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment 
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before March 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0765 in the subject line of your 
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise 
sensitive or protected information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Sabrina Lovell, Office of Science & Technology, NOAA 
Fisheries, 1315 East-West Highway, #12361, Silver Spring, Maryland 
20910; 301-427-8153; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for revision and extension of a currently approved 
information collection. The objective of the survey will be to 
understand divers' and snorkelers' expenditures associated with 
recreational coral reef diving activities in Hawaii, American Samoa, 
CNMI, Guam, California, Florida and the Caribbean. The survey was 
previously implemented in Hawaii in 2019 and this revision proposes to 
make the survey national in scope. The survey will also collect 
information on divers' attitudes, preferences, and concerns about 
recreational diving and coral reefs health. This survey will help to 
improve our understanding of divers' and snorkelers' expenditure 
patterns and to estimate the economic impact of coral reef related 
spending. Results of the survey will be used to inform coastal resource 
management planning and establish a baseline for outreach and 
education. The expenditure survey is also expected to provide useful 
information for local economic and business interests.

II. Method of Collection

    The survey will be conducted using two modes: Mail and internet.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0765.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission. Revision of a current 
information collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.
    Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,458 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: U.S. Code: 16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq. Name of Law: 
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau 
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy 
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed 
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden 
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-00938 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am]
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