Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Vessel Monitoring System Requirements in Western Pacific Fisheries
| Published date | 07 May 2020 |
| Citation | 85 FR 27210 |
| Record Number | 2020-09768 |
| Section | Notices |
| Court | National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration |
Federal Register, Volume 85 Issue 89 (Thursday, May 7, 2020)
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 89 (Thursday, May 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 27210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09768]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Vessel
Monitoring System Requirements in Western Pacific Fisheries
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 6, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Adrienne Thomas, PRA Officer,
NOAA, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 159, Asheville, NC 28801 (or via the
internet at [email protected]). Please reference OMB Control Number
06xx-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
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to Walter Ikehara, (808) 725-5175 or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a currently approved information
collection.
As part of fishery management plans developed under the authority
of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, owners
of commercial fishing vessels in the Hawaii pelagic longline fishery,
American Samoa pelagic longline fishery (only vessels longer than 50
feet), Northwestern Hawaiian Islands lobster fishery (currently
inactive), and Northern Mariana Islands bottomfish fishery (only
vessels longer than 40 feet) must allow the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to install vessel monitoring system
(VMS) units on their vessels when directed to do so by NOAA enforcement
personnel. VMS units automatically send periodic reports on the
position of the vessel. NOAA uses the reports to monitor the vessel's
location and activities, primarily to enforce regulated fishing areas.
NOAA pays for the units and messaging. There is no public burden for
the automatic messaging; VMS installation, annual maintenance and
operating (connection) costs for Hawaii longline vessels are paid for
by NOAA Fisheries.
II. Method of Collection
Automatic electronic submission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0441.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (Extension of a currently
approved information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations;
individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 209.
Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours for installation or
replacement of a VMS unit; 2 hours for annual maintenance.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 478 (estimated 15
installations per year).
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in VMS system
installation and maintenance, recordkeeping, or reporting costs.
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 agency, 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.
Dated: May 4, 2020.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2020-09768 Filed 5-6-20; 8:45 am]
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