[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 168 (Thursday, August 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70170-70171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19451]


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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; Evaluation of SE Catch Shares Programs

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 28, 2024.

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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. All comments received are part of the public record and will 
generally be posted on https://www.regulations.gov without change. 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 Dr. Juan J. Agar, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, National 
Marine Fisheries Service, 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, Florida 
33149, 305-361-4218, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This is a request for a new collection of information. The National 
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to conduct a survey of catch 
share participants in the southeast region. This data collection 
applies to the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic regions. The proposed 
socio-economic study will examine the performance of these programs. 
The survey will collect information on demographics, factors 
influencing market transparency and efficiency, changes in fishing and 
marketing practices following the adoption of catch share programs, and 
miscellaneous attitudinal questions. The data gathered will be used for 
required, periodic evaluations of these programs and the development of 
amendments to fishery management plans, which require descriptions of 
the human and economic environment and socio-economic analyses of 
regulatory proposals. Additionally, the information collected will be 
used to strengthen fishery management decision-making and satisfy 
various legal mandates under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.; MSA), Executive Order 
12866, Regulatory Flexibility Act, Endangered Species Act (ESA), and 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other pertinent statues.

II. Method of Collection

    In-person, online, and phone interviews will be used to collect the 
above-described information.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission [new information collection].
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,100.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 550 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq

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 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 Under Secretary for 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-19451 Filed 8-28-24; 8:45 am]
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