Federal Register: July 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 125)
DOCID: fr01jy09-28 FR Doc E9-15504
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr01jy09-28
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Paperwork Submissions Under the Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Requirements
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 31, 2009.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
I. Abstract
A number of paperwork submissions are required by the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) federal consistency provision, 16 U.S.C. 1456, and by NOAA to provide a reasonable, efficient and predictable means of complying with CZMA requirements. The requirements are detailed in 15 CFR part 930. The information will be used by coastal states with federallyapproved Coastal Zone Management Programs to determine if Federal agency activities, Federal license or permit activities, and Federal assistance activities that affect a state's coastal zone are consistent with the states' programs. Information will also be used by NOAA and the Secretary of Commerce for appeals to the Secretary by non federal applicants regarding State CZMA objections to federal license or permit activities.
II. Method of Collection
Information that must be signed or certified is mailed; other information may be emailed.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 06480411.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal government; individuals or
households; business or other forprofit organizations; and Federal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,334.
Estimated Time per Response: 8 hours for a State objection or
concurrence letter for a consistency certification or determination; 4
hours for a State request for review of unlisted activities; 1 hour for
public notice requirements for a project; 4 hours for a request for
remedial action of a supplemental review; 1 hour for coordination of a
listing notice; 2 hours for a request for Secretarial mediation; and
200 hours for an appeal. These are average estimates and burden can significantly vary based on the individual situation.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 35,799.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $9,022.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: June 25, 2009.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E915504 Filed 63009; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to David Kaiser, 6038622719 or at david.kaiser@noaa.gov. [[Page 31405]]