[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 43 (Monday, March 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13340-13341]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-04702]


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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; Papah[amacr]naumoku[amacr]kea Marine National Monument & 
University of Hawaii Research Internship Program

AGENCY: National Oceanic & 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 May 7, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0719 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 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Brian Hauk, NOS/ONMS/PMNM, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176, Honolulu, 
HI 96818, Office: 808-725-5835; Cell: 808-232-6379; Main: 808-725-5800; 
Fax: 808-455-3093, or Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This is a request for extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) 
National Ocean Service's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS)/
Papah[amacr]naumoku[amacr]kea Marine National Monument (PMNM) is 
sponsoring this collection.

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    On June 15, 2006, President George W. Bush established the 
Papah[amacr]naumoku[amacr]kea Marine National Monument (PMNM) by 
Presidential Proclamation 8031 under the authority of the American 
Antiquities Act, 16 CFR 431, to ensure the comprehensive, strong, and 
lasting protection of the coral reef ecosystems and related resources 
of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). At a time when ocean 
resources around the world are in major decline, the designation of 
PMNM enabled nearly 140,000 square miles of U.S. land and waters of the 
region to receive the highest form of environmental protection in the 
country and created one of the largest marine conservation areas in the 
world.
    As part of PMNM's mission to characterize its natural resources, 
PMNM conducts annual coral reef monitoring expeditions to the NWHI. 
Additionally, as part of PMNM's education mission, PMNM is committed to 
providing educational opportunities for students and educators. In 
order to accomplish these two missions, PMNM has partnered with the 
University of Hawaii to offer research internships. Each year, a 
limited number of research internships will be awarded to outstanding 
undergraduate students in the marine sciences at the University of 
Hawaii. These internships consist of training students in SCUBA surveys 
of coral reef fauna, a research expedition to PMNM aboard a NOAA or 
contract ship, and the development of an independent research project 
with data from the expedition. Due to the fact that space is very 
limited for these internships, only a small number of internships can 
be offered each year. This request collects information from internship 
applicants in order to allow PMNM staff to select candidates which are 
best suited for its research internships.
    The collection of information will consist of an electronic 
application package, which will be solicited annually from 
undergraduate students applying for the internship. The application 
package will include (1) an application form with information on 
academic background and professional experiences, (2) reference forms 
by two educational or professional references, and (3) a support letter 
from one academic professor or advisor.
    All gathered information would be used only by staff of PMNM for 
the purpose of selecting interns, and will not be shared with any other 
party. None of the information collected will be disseminated to the 
public.

II. Method of Collection

    The proposed collection of new information will consist of 
electronic forms which will be submitted via email.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0719.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time per Response: Scholarship application: 1 hour; 
Reference forms: 30 minutes; Support Letter: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 62.5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: None.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: None.

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. 2021-04702 Filed 3-5-21; 8:45 am]
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