[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 158 (Thursday, August 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56009-56010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17735]


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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; Office of Marine and Aviation Operations: Occupational Health, 
Safety, and Readiness 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 October 16, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-xxxx 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 OMAO Policy Program, Attn: Joselyd Garcia-Kramer, NOAA, 1315 East 
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This is a request for a new collection of information.
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office 
of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) manages and operates NOAA's 
fleet of 15 research and survey ships and nine specialized 
environmental data-collecting aircraft. Comprised of civilians and 
officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, OMAO also manages the 
NOAA Diving Program, NOAA Small Boat Program,

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and NOAA Uncrewed Systems Operations Center.
    The research and survey ships operated, managed, and maintained by 
OMAO comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the 
nation. Ranging from large oceanographic research vessels capable of 
exploring the world's deepest ocean, to smaller ships responsible for 
charting the shallow bays and inlets of the United States, the fleet 
supports a wide range of marine activities including fisheries surveys, 
nautical charting, and ocean and climate studies.
    NOAA aircraft operate throughout the world providing a wide range 
of capabilities including hurricane reconnaissance and research, marine 
mammal and fisheries assessment, and coastal mapping. NOAA aircraft 
carry scientists and specialized instrument packages to conduct 
research for NOAA's missions.
    Housed within the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and 
staffed by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps 
officers, the Office of Health Services (OHS) is charged with directly 
supporting all personnel within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA).
    NOAA medical officers work to maximize deployment readiness and 
minimize medically related disruptions to fleet, aircraft, and diving 
operations. OHS programs assess and promote mental and physical 
readiness within their operational medical discipline. Given the 
austere and geographically remote operational environments OHS 
supports, our officers are also responsible for preventing and 
containing disease in operational environments as subject matter 
experts in travel medicine. The forms contained in this collection will 
be used to make medical readiness recommendations for individuals and 
to key leadership in operational environments.

II. Method of Collection

    The primary method of collection is electronic, although some hard 
copies may be mailed or faxed.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
    Form Number(s): Medical: 57-10-01, 57-10-02, 57-10-05. Safety: 57-
17-02, 57-17-09. Small Boat: 57-19-04.
    Type of Review: Regular submission [New information collection].
    Affected Public: Individuals using OMAO platforms and facilities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,515.
    Estimated Time per Response: Response time varies based on the 
form. Forms may take as little as 5 minutes to complete or as long as 
30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 537 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Although some forms may 
be mailed or faxed, they account for only a handful of submissions 
annually.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
    Legal Authority:

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 Under Secretary for 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-17735 Filed 8-16-23; 8:45 am]
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