[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 25, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28082-28083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-10988]


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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; Pacific Islands Logbook Family of Forms

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 July 26, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0214 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 Walter Ikehara, Fishery Information Specialist, NOAA Fisheries 
Service, Pacific Islands Region, [email protected] or (808) 725-
5175.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Vessel operators or owners in Federally-managed fisheries in the 
Pacific Islands Region (PIR) are required to provide certain 
information about their fishing activities, catch, and interactions 
with protected species by submitting reports to National Marine 
Fisheries Service, per 50 CFR part 665.14. These data are needed to 
determine the condition of fish stocks and whether current management 
measures are having the intended effects, to evaluate the benefits and 
costs of changes in management measures, and to monitor and respond to 
accidental takes of endangered and threatened species, including 
seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals.
    The reports are submitted using paper logbooks or electronic 
logbooks (computer tablets or other devices) to the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science 
Center. The Hawaii and American Samoa pelagic longline fisheries will 
submit reports using electronic logbooks, although paper logbooks will 
be used if there are equipment or transmission failures. Electronic 
logbooks collect the same information as paper logbooks. All other PIR 
fisheries use paper logbooks only.
    Longline vessel operators are also required to submit pre-trip 
notifications, including information on trip type, departure time, and 
transit through a protected species zone per 50 CFR 665.803. Other 
fisheries are required to submit notifications of trip return, 
unloading, or sales reports per regulations in multiple Subparts of 50 
CFR 665.

II. Method of Collection

    Respondents will report their catch using paper logbooks or 
electronic logbooks. Methods of submittal include submission by mail or 
facsimile for paper logbooks, and via the vessel monitoring system or 
online for electronic logbook data. Notifications may be made by phone 
or email.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0214.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular (extension of a currently approved 
collection of information).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, and small businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 561.
    Estimated Time per Response: From 5 to 35 minutes per report or 
notification, depending on type; average 16 minutes per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,870.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $112,318.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: 50 CFR 665.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: (a) 
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for 
the proper functions of the Department, including

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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 information collection request. 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. 2021-10988 Filed 5-24-21; 8:45 am]
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