81 FR 35000 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 105 (June 1, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-12808

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.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska 
Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey

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

ACTION: Notice.

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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.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 1, 2016.

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 Dr. Dan Lew (Phone: (530) 554-1842; Email: 
[email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for a reinstatement, with changes, of a previously 
approved data collect (OMB Control Number 0648-0639).
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) previously collected 
survey data in 2007 and 2012 for conducting economic analyses of marine 
sport fishing in Alaska. These surveys were necessary to understand the 
factors that affect the economic value of marine recreational fishing 
trips and improve estimates of fishing trip values that can aid fishery 
managers evaluate management options pertaining to sport fisheries. The 
proposed survey is an update of the previously conducted surveys and is 
needed to improve estimates of fishing trip values potentially affected 
by recent changes in federal recreational fisheries off Alaska, most 
notably the Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (76 FR 44156) which went into 
effect in 2014 for the Pacific halibut fishery. Several questions in 
the survey have been updated to better reflect these recent fishery 
management changes.

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    The Federal Government is responsible for the management of the 
Pacific halibut sport fishery off Alaska, while the State of Alaska 
manages the salmon sport fisheries (Chinook, coho, sockeye, chum, and 
pink), as well as several other saltwater sport fisheries. The updated 
survey's scope covers marine sport fishing for Pacific halibut, salmon, 
and other popular marine sport species in Alaska (e.g., lingcod and 
rockfish). The data collected from the survey will be used to update 
estimates of the demand for and value of marine fishing to anglers and 
to analyze how the type of fish caught, fishery regulations, and other 
factors affect fishing values and anglers' decisions to participate in 
Alaska marine fishing activities. The economic information provided 
from the survey will help inform fishery managers about the economic 
values of Alaska marine sport fisheries and the changes to 
participation in these fisheries with proposed regulations.

II. Method of Collection

    Data will be collected through a mixed mode mail-telephone survey. 
A random sample of sport anglers who have fished in Alaska will receive 
an advance letter informing them that a survey is on its way. A few 
days later the initial questionnaire will arrive. In subsequent weeks, 
a reminder postcard, a reminder telephone call, and a second 
questionnaire will be mailed to respondents who have not completed and 
returned the mail survey. The reminder telephone calls will collect 
information from individuals who have not responded to the mail survey 
and encourage them to complete and return the survey.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0639.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular (reinstatement with changes).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 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: May 26, 2016.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
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of significance for marine mammal Endangered Species Act (ESA) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
feeding, resting, breeding, or calving
NMFS does not expect that Glacier National Oceanic and Atmospheric
and would not adversely impact marine
Bay NP’s proposed research activities Administration
mammal habitat. Due to the nature,
(which includes mitigation measures to
degree, and context of the behavioral
avoid harassment of Steller sea lions) Proposed Information Collection;
harassment anticipated, we do not
would affect any species listed under Comment Request; Alaska Saltwater
expect the activities to impact annual
the ESA. Therefore, NMFS has Sport Fishing Economic Survey
rates of recruitment or survival.
determined that a section 7 consultation
NMFS does not expect pinnipeds to under the ESA is not required. AGENCY: National Oceanic and
permanently abandon any area surveyed Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
by researchers, as is evidenced by National Environmental Policy Act Commerce.
continued presence of pinnipeds at the (NEPA)
ACTION: Notice.
sites during annual seabird monitoring. In 2014, NMFS prepared an
In summary, NMFS anticipates that Environmental Assessment (EA) SUMMARY: The Department of
impacts to hauled-out harbor seals analyzing the potential effects to the Commerce, as part of its continuing
during Glacier Bay NP’s research human environment from NMFS’ effort to reduce paperwork and
activities would be behavioral issuance of an Authorization to Glacier respondent burden, invites the general
harassment of limited duration (i.e., up Bay NP for their seabird research public and other Federal agencies to
to two hours per visit) and limited activities. take this opportunity to comment on
intensity (i.e., temporary flushing at In September 2014, NMFS issued a proposed and/or continuing information
most). NMFS does not expect Finding of No Significant Impact collections, as required by the
stampeding, and therefore injury or (FONSI) on the issuance of an Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
mortality, to occur (see ‘‘Mitigation’’ for Authorization for Glacier Bay NP’s DATES: Written comments must be
more details). research activities in accordance with submitted on or before August 1, 2016.
Based on the analysis contained section 6.01 of the NOAA ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
herein of the likely effects of the Administrative Order 216–6 to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
specified activity on marine mammals (Environmental Review Procedures for Paperwork Clearance Officer,
and their habitat, and taking into Implementing the National Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
consideration the implementation of the Environmental Policy Act, May 20, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
proposed mitigation and monitoring 1999). Glacier Bay NP’s proposed Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
measures, NMFS finds that the total activities and impacts for 2016 are Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).
marine mammal take from Glacier Bay within the scope of the 2014 EA and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
NP’s proposed research activities will FONSI. NMFS provided relevant Requests for additional information or
not adversely affect annual rates of environmental information to the public copies of the information collection
recruitment or survival and therefore through a previous notice for the instrument and instructions should be
will have a negligible impact on the proposed Authorization (79 FR 32226, directed to Dr. Dan Lew (Phone: (530)
affected species or stocks June 4, 2014) and considered public 554–1842; Email: Dan.Lew@noaa.gov).
comments received in response prior to
Small Numbers SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
finalizing the 2014 EA and deciding
As mentioned previously, NMFS whether or not to issue a Finding of No I. Abstract
estimates that Glacier Bay NP’s Significant Impact (FONSI). NMFS has
performed an environmental review of This request is for a reinstatement,
activities could potentially affect, by with changes, of a previously approved
Level B harassment only, one species of the 2014 EA and other relevant
documents under NEPA and CEQ data collect (OMB Control Number
marine mammal under our jurisdiction. 0648–0639).
For harbor seals, this estimate is small guidelines in determining that there are
no new direct, indirect, or cumulative The National Marine Fisheries Service
(6.9 percent) relative to the population
impacts to the human and natural (NMFS) previously collected survey
size.
environment associated with the data in 2007 and 2012 for conducting
Based on the analysis contained in economic analyses of marine sport
this notice of the likely effects of the Authorization requiring evaluation in a
supplemental EA and NMFS. fishing in Alaska. These surveys were
specified activity on marine mammals necessary to understand the factors that
and their habitat, and taking into Authorization affect the economic value of marine
consideration the implementation of the recreational fishing trips and improve
mitigation and monitoring measures, As a result of these determinations,
we have issued an Incidental estimates of fishing trip values that can
NMFS finds that Glacier Bay NP’s aid fishery managers evaluate
proposed activities would take small Harassment Authorization to Glacier
Bay National Park for conducting management options pertaining to sport
numbers of marine mammals relative to fisheries. The proposed survey is an
the populations of the affected species seabird research from May 16, 2016
through September 30, 2016, provided update of the previously conducted
or stocks. surveys and is needed to improve
they incorporate the previously
Impact on Availability of Affected mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and estimates of fishing trip values
potentially affected by recent changes in
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Species or Stock for Taking for reporting requirements.
Subsistence Uses federal recreational fisheries off Alaska,
Dated: May 26, 2016. most notably the Halibut Catch Sharing
There are no relevant subsistence uses Perry Gayaldo, Plan (76 FR 44156) which went into
of marine mammals implicated by this Deputy Director, Office of Protected effect in 2014 for the Pacific halibut
action. Glacier Bay National Park Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. fishery. Several questions in the survey
prohibits subsistence harvest of harbor [FR Doc. 2016–12817 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am] have been updated to better reflect these
seals within the Park (Catton, 1995). BILLING CODE 3510–22–P recent fishery management changes.

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The Federal Government is practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the DATES: Comments must be submitted on
responsible for the management of the agency’s estimate of the burden or before August 1, 2016.
Pacific halibut sport fishery off Alaska, (including hours and cost) of the ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
while the State of Alaska manages the proposed collection of information; (c) identified by ‘‘Part 162 Subpart C—
salmon sport fisheries (Chinook, coho, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Identify Theft Red Flags; OMB Control
sockeye, chum, and pink), as well as clarity of the information to be No. 3038–0067,’’ by any of the following
several other saltwater sport fisheries. collected; and (d) ways to minimize the methods:
The updated survey’s scope covers burden of the collection of information • The Agency’s Web site, at http://
marine sport fishing for Pacific halibut, on respondents, including through the comments.cftc.gov/. Follow the
salmon, and other popular marine sport use of automated collection techniques instructions for submitting comments
species in Alaska (e.g., lingcod and or other forms of information through the Web site.
rockfish). The data collected from the technology. • Mail: Christopher Kirkpatrick,
survey will be used to update estimates Comments submitted in response to Secretary of the Commission,
of the demand for and value of marine this notice will be summarized and/or Commodity Futures Trading
fishing to anglers and to analyze how included in the request for OMB Commission, Three Lafayette Centre,
the type of fish caught, fishery approval of this information collection; 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC
regulations, and other factors affect they also will become a matter of public 20581.
fishing values and anglers’ decisions to record. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Same as
participate in Alaska marine fishing Dated: May 26, 2016.
Mail above.
activities. The economic information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Sarah Brabson,
provided from the survey will help www.regulations.gov/. Follow the
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. instructions for submitting comments
inform fishery managers about the
economic values of Alaska marine sport [FR Doc. 2016–12808 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am] through the Portal.
fisheries and the changes to BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Please submit your comments using
participation in these fisheries with only one method.
proposed regulations. All comments must be submitted in
English, or if not, accompanied by an
II. Method of Collection COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING English translation. Comments will be
Data will be collected through a COMMISSION posted as received to http://
mixed mode mail-telephone survey. A www.cftc.gov.
random sample of sport anglers who Agency Information Collection
Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue
have fished in Alaska will receive an McDonough, Office of General Counsel,
advance letter informing them that a Collection 3038–0067, Part 162 Subpart
C—Identify Theft Red Flags Commodity Futures Trading
survey is on its way. A few days later Commission, 1155 21st Street NW.,
the initial questionnaire will arrive. In AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Washington, DC 20581; (202) 418–5132,
subsequent weeks, a reminder postcard, Commission. email: smcdonough@cftc.gov.
a reminder telephone call, and a second
ACTION: Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
questionnaire will be mailed to
PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
respondents who have not completed SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures approval from the Office of Management
and returned the mail survey. The Trading Commission (‘‘CFTC’’ or and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
reminder telephone calls will collect ‘‘Commission’’) is announcing an information they conduct or sponsor.
information from individuals who have opportunity for public comment on the ‘‘Collection of Information’’ is defined
not responded to the mail survey and proposed renewal of a collection of in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3
encourage them to complete and return certain information by the agency. and includes agency requests or
the survey. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements that members of the public
III. Data (‘‘PRA’’), Federal agencies are required submit reports, keep records, or provide
to publish notice in the Federal Register information to a third party. Section
OMB Control Number: 0648–0639.
Form Number(s): None. concerning each proposed collection of 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C.
Type of Review: Regular information, including each proposed 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies
(reinstatement with changes). extension of an existing collection of to provide a 60-day notice in the
Affected Public: Individuals or information, and to allow 60 days for Federal Register concerning each
households. public comment. This notice solicits proposed collection of information
Estimated Number of Respondents: comments on the duties of CFTC before submitting the collection to OMB
3,000. registrants to design, develop and for approval. To comply with this
Estimated Time per Response: 30 implement reasonable policies and requirement, the CFTC is publishing
minutes. procedures to identify relevant red flags notice of the proposed collection of
Estimated Total Annual Burden (the ‘‘Identity Theft Red Flags Rules’’), information listed below.
Hours: 1,500 hours. and potentially to notify cardholders of Title: Part 162 Subpart C—Identify
Estimated Total Annual Cost to identity theft risks. Regulations in part Theft Red Flags (OMB Control No.
Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting 162 subpart C—Identify Theft Red Flags, 3038–0067). This is a request for
including the information collection extension of a currently approved
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costs.
requirements thereunder, are designed information collection.
IV. Request for Comments to better protect investors from the risks Abstract: This collection of
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether of identity theft, and, in the case of information is needed because under
the proposed collection of information entities that issue credit or debit cards, part 162 subpart C—Identify Theft,
is necessary for the proper performance to assess the validity of, and CFTC-regulated entities are required to
of the functions of the agency, including communicate with cardholders develop and implement reasonable
whether the information shall have regarding, address changes. policies and procedures to identify,

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Written comments must be submitted on or before August 1, 2016.
Contact		Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Dr. Dan Lew (Phone: (530) 554-1842; Email: [email protected]).
FR Citation		81 FR 35000

81 FR 35000 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey

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