80_FR_56016 80 FR 55836 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Vessel Monitoring System Requirements Under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention

80 FR 55836 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Vessel Monitoring System Requirements Under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 180 (September 17, 2015)

Page Range55836-55837
FR Document2015-23337

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.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 180 (Thursday, September 17, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 180 (Thursday, September 17, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55836-55837]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-23337]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Vessel 
Monitoring System Requirements Under the Western and Central Pacific 
Fisheries Convention

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing

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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.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 16, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Tom Graham, (808) 725-5032 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for an extension of a currently approved 
information collection. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has 
issued regulations under authority of the Western and Central Pacific 
Fisheries Convention Implementation Act (WCPFCIA; 16 U.S.C. 6901 et 
seq.) to carry out the obligations of the United States under the 
Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish 
Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Convention), including 
implementing the decisions of the Commission for the Conservation and 
Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central 
Pacific Ocean (Commission). The regulations include a requirement for 
the owners and operators of U.S. vessels that fish for highly migratory 
species on the high seas in the Convention Area to carry and operate 
near real-time satellite-based position-fixing transmitters (``VMS 
units'') at all times except when the vessel is in port. As part of 
this requirement, vessel owners and operators must transmit: (1) ``on/
off reports'' to NMFS whenever the VMS unit is turned off while the 
vessel is in port, (2) ``activation reports'' to NMFS prior to the 
first use of a VMS unit, and (3) automatic ``position reports'' from 
the VMS unit to NOAA and the Commission as part of a vessel monitoring 
system (VMS) operated by the Commission (50 CFR 300.45). Under this 
information collection, it is expected that vessel owners and operators 
would also need to purchase, install, and occasionally maintain the VMS 
units.
    The information collected from the vessel position reports is used 
by NOAA and the Commission to help ensure compliance with domestic laws 
and the Commission's conservation and management measures, and are 
necessary in order to the United Stated to satisfy its obligations 
under the Convention.

II. Method of Collection

    Respondents may submit on/off reports by facsimile or email, and 
they may submit activation reports by mail, facsimile or email. 
Position reports are transmitted electronically and automatically from 
the VMS unit.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0596.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 78.
    Estimated Time per Response: VMS unit purchase and installation, 1 
hr; activation reports, 5 min; on/off reports, 5 min; VMS unit 
maintenance, 1 hr.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 192 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $78,000 in capital costs and 
$58,111 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.

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: September 14, 2015.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-23337 Filed 9-16-15; 8:45 am]
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55836 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 180 / Thursday, September 17, 2015 / Notices merchandise exported by the producers collections, as required by the Type of Review: Regular submission and/or exporters listed below at the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. (extension of a currently approved rates listed below. DATES:Written comments must be information collection.) submitted on or before November 16, Affected Public: Individuals or Amended Final Results 2015. households, State, local or tribal Because there is now a final court government, Federal government. decision, the Department is amending ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Estimated Number of Respondents: the Final Results with respect to Dongbu to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 8,500. and Union Steel, plaintiffs in this case. Paperwork Clearance Officer, Estimated Time per Response: Varied, The revised weighted-average dumping Department of Commerce, Room 6616, dependent upon the data collection margins for these producers/exporters 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., method used. The possible response during the period August 1, 2011, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the time to complete a questionnaire may be through February 14, 2012, are as Internet at jjessup@doc.gov). 15 minutes or 2 hours to participate in follows: an empirical study. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or Estimated Total Annual Burden WEIGHTED-AVERAGE DUMPING Hours: 5,000. copies of the information collection MARGINS instrument and instructions should be Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Weighted-aver- directed to Amy Egan, Management age dumping Analyst, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, MS IV. Request for Comments Producer/Exporter 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1710, margin Comments are invited on: (a) Whether (percent) telephone 301–975–2819, or via email to the proposed collection of information amy.egan@nist.gov. is necessary for the proper performance Dongbu ............................. 5.38 Union Steel ....................... 5.38 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have I. Abstract Cash Deposit Requirements practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the The Department notified CBP to This is a request to renew or extend agency’s estimate of the burden discontinue the collection of cash the expiration date of this currently (including hours and cost) of the deposits on entries of the subject approved information collection. proposed collection of information; (c) merchandise, entered or withdrawn In accordance with the Executive ways to enhance the quality, utility, and from warehouse, on or after February Order 12862, the National Institute of clarity of the information to be 14, 2012.19 Therefore, no cash deposit Standards and Technology (NIST), a collected; and (d) ways to minimize the requirements will be imposed in non-regulatory agency of the burden of the collection of information response to these amended final results. Department of Commerce, proposes to on respondents, including through the This notice is issued and published in conduct a number of data collection use of automated collection techniques accordance with sections 516A(e)(1), efforts—both quantitative and or other forms of information 751(a)(1), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. qualitative. The data collections will be technology. designed to determine requirements and Comments submitted in response to Dated: September 10, 2015. this notice will be summarized and/or evaluate the usability and utility of Paul Piquado, included in the request for OMB NIST research for measurement and Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and approval of this information collection; Compliance. standardization work. These data collections efforts may include, but may they also will become a matter of public [FR Doc. 2015–23360 Filed 9–16–15; 8:45 am] record. not be limited to electronic BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P methodologies, empirical studies, video Dated: September 11, 2015. and audio collections, interviews, and Glenna Mickelson, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE questionnaires. For example, data Management Analyst, Office of the Chief collection efforts may include the Information Officer. National Institute of Standards and password generation study and the user [FR Doc. 2015–23295 Filed 9–16–15; 8:45 am] Technology perceptions of online privacy and BILLING CODE 3510–13–P security study. NIST will limit its Proposed Information Collection; inquiries to data collections that solicit Comment Request; National Institute strictly voluntary opinions or responses DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE of Standards and Technology (NIST), and will not collect information that is Generic Clearance for Usability Data required or regulated. The results of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Collections data collected will be used to guide Administration NIST research. Steps will be taken to AGENCY: National Institute of Standards Proposed Information Collection; ensure anonymity of respondents in and Technology (NIST), Commerce. Comment Request; Vessel Monitoring each activity covered under this request. ACTION: Notice. System Requirements Under the II. Method of Collection Western and Central Pacific Fisheries SUMMARY: The Department of NIST will collect this information by Convention Commerce, as part of its continuing electronic means when possible, as well tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES effort to reduce paperwork and AGENCY: National Oceanic and respondent burden, invites the general as by mail, fax, telephone and person- Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), public and other Federal agencies to to-person interviews. Commerce. take this opportunity to comment on III. Data ACTION: Notice. proposed and/or continuing information OMB Control Number: 0693–0043. SUMMARY:The Department of 19 See CORE Revocation, 78 FR at 16833. Form Number: None. Commerce, as part of its continuing VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17SEN1.SGM 17SEN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 180 / Thursday, September 17, 2015 / Notices 55837 effort to reduce paperwork and The information collected from the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE respondent burden, invites the general vessel position reports is used by NOAA public and other Federal agencies to and the Commission to help ensure National Oceanic and Atmospheric take this opportunity to comment on compliance with domestic laws and the Administration proposed and/or continuing information Commission’s conservation and RIN 0648–XE185 collections, as required by the management measures, and are Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. necessary in order to the United Stated Pacific Island Fisheries; Public DATES: Written comments must be to satisfy its obligations under the Meeting submitted on or before November 16, Convention. 2015. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries II. Method of Collection Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Respondents may submit on/off Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental reports by facsimile or email, and they Commerce. Paperwork Clearance Officer, may submit activation reports by mail, ACTION: Notice; public meeting. Department of Commerce, Room 6616, facsimile or email. Position reports are 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., transmitted electronically and SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the Washington, DC 20230 (or via the automatically from the VMS unit. Center for Independent Experts will Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). meet to review methods for reviewing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: III. Data modified integrated assessments (based Requests for additional information or OMB Control Number: 0648–0596. on catch–MSY model) for data-poor copies of the information collection Form Number(s): None. stocks. instrument and instructions should be Type of Review: Regular submission DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION directed to Tom Graham, (808) 725– (extension of a currently approved section for meeting dates and times. 5032 or Tom.Graham@noaa.gov. collection). Affected Public: Business or other for- ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: profit organizations; individuals or the Pelagic Suite Conference Room, I. Abstract households. Western Pacific Fishery Management This request is for an extension of a Estimated Number of Respondents: Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, currently approved information 78. Honolulu, HI 96813. collection. National Marine Fisheries Estimated Time per Response: VMS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Service (NMFS) has issued regulations unit purchase and installation, 1 hr; Richards, NMFS Pacific Islands under authority of the Western and activation reports, 5 min; on/off reports, Fisheries Science Center, (808) 725– Central Pacific Fisheries Convention 5 min; VMS unit maintenance, 1 hr. 5320 or benjamin.richards@noaa.gov. Implementation Act (WCPFCIA; 16 Estimated Total Annual Burden SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S.C. 6901 et seq.) to carry out the Hours: 192 hours. meeting schedule and agenda are as obligations of the United States under Estimated Total Annual Cost to follows: the Convention on the Conservation and Public: $78,000 in capital costs and $58,111 in recordkeeping/reporting 1. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 (9:30 a.m.– Management of Highly Migratory Fish costs. 5 p.m.) Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Convention), including IV. Request for Comments • Introduction implementing the decisions of the • Background information— Comments are invited on: (a) Whether Objectives and Terms of Reference Commission for the Conservation and the proposed collection of information • Coral reef fisheries in the Pacific Management of Highly Migratory Fish is necessary for the proper performance Islands Region Stocks in the Western and Central of the functions of the agency, including • Data: Fishery-dependent data Pacific Ocean (Commission). The whether the information shall have collection systems in the Pacific Islands, regulations include a requirement for practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Coral Reef Ecosystem Division surveys, the owners and operators of U.S. vessels agency’s estimate of the burden biological data, other data that fish for highly migratory species on the high seas in the Convention Area to (including hours and cost) of the • Discussion proposed collection of information; (c) carry and operate near real-time 2. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 (8:30 ways to enhance the quality, utility, and satellite-based position-fixing a.m.–4 p.m.) clarity of the information to be transmitters (‘‘VMS units’’) at all times collected; and (d) ways to minimize the • Review of modified integrated except when the vessel is in port. As burden of the collection of information Catch-MSY stock assessment part of this requirement, vessel owners • Discussion on respondents, including through the and operators must transmit: (1) ‘‘on/off use of automated collection techniques reports’’ to NMFS whenever the VMS 3. Thursday, October 15, 2015 (8:30 or other forms of information unit is turned off while the vessel is in a.m.–4 p.m.) technology. port, (2) ‘‘activation reports’’ to NMFS Comments submitted in response to • Continue assessment review (1/2 prior to the first use of a VMS unit, and this notice will be summarized and/or day) (3) automatic ‘‘position reports’’ from included in the request for OMB • Discussion the VMS unit to NOAA and the approval of this information collection; • Panel discussions (Closed) Commission as part of a vessel they also will become a matter of public 4. Friday, October 16, 2015 (8:30 a.m.– tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES monitoring system (VMS) operated by record. the Commission (50 CFR 300.45). Under 4 p.m.) this information collection, it is Dated: September 14, 2015. • Panel discussions (1/2 day) expected that vessel owners and Sarah Brabson, • Present results (afternoon) operators would also need to purchase, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. • Adjourn install, and occasionally maintain the [FR Doc. 2015–23337 Filed 9–16–15; 8:45 am] The agenda order may change. The VMS units. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P meetings will run as late as necessary to VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17SEN1.SGM 17SEN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
DatesWritten comments must be submitted on or before November 16, 2015.
ContactRequests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Tom Graham, (808) 725-5032 or [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 55836 
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