82 FR 21983 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Socioeconomic Evaluation of Lake Michigan in Support of Sanctuary Nomination

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 90 (May 11, 2017)

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 82, Number 90 (Thursday, May 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09520]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Socioeconomic 
Evaluation of Lake Michigan in Support of Sanctuary Nomination

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 July 10, 2017.

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 Sarah Gonyo, 240-533-0382 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and the Coastal 
Zone Management Act, this request is for a new data collection to 
benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Office of National Maine Sanctuaries (ONMS), and policy-makers on the 
state and local level in Wisconsin.
    In 2015, NOAA announced its intent to designate a new national 
marine sanctuary off the western coast of Wisconsin in Lake Michigan, 
extending from Mequon to Two Rivers. The proposed sanctuary would focus 
on conserving maritime heritage resources, fostering partnerships with 
education and research partners, and increasing opportunities for 
tourism and economic development. The National Ocean Service (NOS) 
proposes to collect data on how residents use the region for 
recreation, sociocultural values residents place on the region, and 
economic values of the region for relevant recreational tourism. 
Respondents will be sampled from households in nine coastal cities and 
counties.
    This research will support the sanctuary's long-term management 
plan, provide the foundation for monitoring changes over time, as well 
as provide baseline information to help inform local coastal zone 
management and planning to enhance access to Lake Michigan.

II. Method of Collection

    The data collection will take place over a five to nine month 
period and will be comprised of a questionnaire to be completed by the 
respondent. The data will be collected via an internet survey 
instrument.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information 
collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,100.
    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.

Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-09520 Filed 5-10-17; 8:45 am]
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