Federal Register: November 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 213)
DOCID: fr05no09-28 FR Doc E9-26560
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr05no09-28
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Southwest Region Permit Family of Forms
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 4, 2010.
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.
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
I. Abstract
Permits are required for persons to participate in Federally managed fisheries off the West Coast. There are two types of permits, for coastal pelagic and highly migratory fisheries. Appeals and certain waiver requests can also be submitted. Transfer applications may also be required.
The permit application forms provide basic information about permit holders and the vessels and gear being used. This information is important for understanding the nature of the fisheries and provides a link to participants. It also aids in enforcement of regulations. II. Method of Collection
Forms are available on the Internet; paper applications are also available and may be submitted by mail or FAX.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 06480204.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,270.
Estimated Time per Response: Permit applications and transfers, 30
minutes; additional information (when requested) for the coastal pelagic fishery, 1 hour; and appeals, 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 143.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $20,603.
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: October 30, 2009.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E926560 Filed 11409; 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 Patricia A. Culver, (562) 9804239 or
Trisha.Culver@noaa.gov.