83_FR_10482 83 FR 10435 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

83 FR 10435 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 47 (March 9, 2018)

Page Range10435-10436
FR Document2018-04729

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10435-10436]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04729]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: Individual Fishing Quotas for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish 
in the Alaska Fisheries.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-0272.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular (extension of a currently approved 
information collection).
    Number of Respondents: 2,653.
    Average Hours per Response: Application for Eligibility to receive 
QS/IFQ (TEC), QS holder form (Identification of Ownership Interest), 
Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ (includes sweep-up); Application for 
Military Transfer, and Application for Emergency Medical Transfer, 2 
hours each; Application for IFQ/CDQ Hired Master Permit, Application 
for Registered Buyer permit, QS/IFQ Designated Beneficiary Form, and 
Application for replacement of certificates, permits, or licenses, 30 
minutes each; Registered Buyer landing report, and Transshipment 
Authorization, 12 minutes each; Prior Notice of Landing (PNOL), and IFQ 
Departure Report, 15 minutes each; IFQ Administrative Waiver, and 
Dockside Sales Receipt, 6 minutes each.
    Burden Hours: 6,394.
    Needs and Uses: This request is for revision and extension of a 
currently approved information collection.
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) established the 
Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program to improve the long-term 
productivity of the sablefish and Pacific halibut fisheries by further 
promoting the conservation and management objectives of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et 
seq., (with respect to sablefish) and the Northern Pacific Halibut Act 
of 1982 (with respect to Pacific halibut) while retaining the character 
and distribution of the fishing fleets as much as possible. The IFQ 
Program includes several provisions, such as ownership caps and vessel 
use caps that protect small harvesters and processors, part-time 
participants, and entry-level participants that otherwise could be 
adversely affected by excessive consolidation.
    The IFQ Program also includes other restrictions to prevent the 
halibut and sablefish fisheries from domination by large boats or by 
any particular vessel class. NMFS designed the requirements to maintain 
a predominantly owner-operated fishery, which was a key characteristic 
of the halibut and sablefish fisheries prior to the implementation of 
the IFQ Program. The IFQ Program provides each fisherman an IFQ that 
can be used any time during the open season to allow each fisherman to 
set his/her own pace and fishing effort.
    Under the IFQ Program, quota share (QS) represents a harvesting 
privilege for a person. Annually, NMFS issues IFQ to QS holders to 
harvest specified poundage. The specific amount of IFQ held by a person 
is determined by the number of QS units held, the total number of QS 
units issued in a specific regulatory area, and the total pounds of 
sablefish or halibut allocated for the IFQ fisheries in a particular 
year. Fishermen may harvest the IFQ over the entire fishing season, 
which extends approximately from March through November 15.
    The IFQ Manual Landing Report form will be removed from this 
information collection. This form is approved under OMB Control Number 
0648-0515 (Alaska Interagency Electronic Reporting System (IERS)) and 
will remain in that collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; not-
for-profit institutions; individuals or households.
    Frequency: Annually and on occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. 
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the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently 
under review by OMB.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to [email protected] or fax to (202) 395-5806.

    Dated: March 6, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-04729 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 47 / Friday, March 9, 2018 / Notices 10435 conducted by a scientific research clarity of the information to be Needs and Uses: This request is for vessel. Persons planning to conduct collected; and (d) ways to minimize the revision and extension of a currently such research are encouraged to submit burden of the collection of information approved information collection. a scientific research plan to ensure that on respondents, including through the The National Marine Fisheries Service the activities are considered research use of automated collection techniques (NMFS) established the Individual and not fishing. The researchers are or other forms of information Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program to improve requested to submit reports of their technology. the long-term productivity of the scientific research activity after its Comments submitted in response to sablefish and Pacific halibut fisheries by completion. Eligible researchers on this notice will be summarized and/or further promoting the conservation and board federally permitted fishing vessels included in the request for OMB management objectives of the that plan to temporarily possess fish in approval of this information collection; Magnuson-Stevens Fishery a manner not compliant with applicable they also will become a matter of public Conservation and Management Act, 16 fishing regulations for the purpose of record. U.S.C. 1801 et seq., (with respect to collecting scientific data on catch may sablefish) and the Northern Pacific Dated: March 6, 2018. submit a request for a temporary Halibut Act of 1982 (with respect to Sarah Brabson, Pacific halibut) while retaining the possession letter of authorization. The NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. character and distribution of the fishing researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research [FR Doc. 2018–04730 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] fleets as much as possible. The IFQ activity after its completion. The BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Program includes several provisions, National Marine Fisheries Service such as ownership caps and vessel use (NMFS) may also grant exemptions from caps that protect small harvesters and fishery regulations for educational or DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE processors, part-time participants, and other activities (e.g., using non- entry-level participants that otherwise National Oceanic and Atmospheric could be adversely affected by excessive regulation gear). The applications for Administration these exemptions must be submitted, as consolidation. well as reports on activities. The IFQ Program also includes other Submission for OMB Review; restrictions to prevent the halibut and II. Method of Collection Comment Request sablefish fisheries from domination by Information may be submitted on The Department of Commerce will large boats or by any particular vessel paper or electronically, and in some submit to the Office of Management and class. NMFS designed the requirements cases by telephone. Budget (OMB) for clearance the to maintain a predominantly owner- following proposal for collection of operated fishery, which was a key II. Data characteristic of the halibut and information under the provisions of the OMB Number: 0648–0309. Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. sablefish fisheries prior to the Form Number: None. Chapter 35). implementation of the IFQ Program. The Type of Review: Regular submission Agency: National Oceanic and IFQ Program provides each fisherman (extension of a currently approved Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). an IFQ that can be used any time during information collection). Title: Individual Fishing Quotas for the open season to allow each fisherman Affected Public: Business or other for- Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in the to set his/her own pace and fishing profit; individuals or households; not Alaska Fisheries. effort. for profit organizations; state, local or OMB Control Number: 0648–0272. Under the IFQ Program, quota share tribal governments. (QS) represents a harvesting privilege Form Number(s): None. Estimated Number of Respondents: for a person. Annually, NMFS issues 121. Type of Request: Regular (extension of IFQ to QS holders to harvest specified Estimated Time per Response: a currently approved information poundage. The specific amount of IFQ Scientific research plans, 13 hours; collection). held by a person is determined by the scientific research reports, 6 hours; Number of Respondents: 2,653. number of QS units held, the total exempted fishing permit requests; 10 Average Hours per Response: number of QS units issued in a specific hours, exempted fishing permit reports, Application for Eligibility to receive QS/ regulatory area, and the total pounds of 4.5 hours; exempted educational IFQ (TEC), QS holder form sablefish or halibut allocated for the IFQ requests, 5 hours; exempted educational (Identification of Ownership Interest), fisheries in a particular year. Fishermen reports, 2.5 hours. Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ may harvest the IFQ over the entire Estimated Total Annual Burden (includes sweep-up); Application for fishing season, which extends Hours: 2,141. Military Transfer, and Application for approximately from March through Estimated Total Annual Cost to Emergency Medical Transfer, 2 hours November 15. Public: $382.36 in recordkeeping/ each; Application for IFQ/CDQ Hired The IFQ Manual Landing Report form reporting costs. Master Permit, Application for will be removed from this information Registered Buyer permit, QS/IFQ collection. This form is approved under IV. Request for Comments Designated Beneficiary Form, and OMB Control Number 0648–0515 Comments are invited on: (a) Whether Application for replacement of (Alaska Interagency Electronic the proposed collection of information certificates, permits, or licenses, 30 Reporting System (IERS)) and will is necessary for the proper performance minutes each; Registered Buyer landing remain in that collection. amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES of the functions of the agency, including report, and Transshipment Affected Public: Business or other for- whether the information shall have Authorization, 12 minutes each; Prior profit organizations; not-for-profit practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Notice of Landing (PNOL), and IFQ institutions; individuals or households. agency’s estimate of the burden Departure Report, 15 minutes each; IFQ Frequency: Annually and on occasion. (including hours and cost) of the Administrative Waiver, and Dockside Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. proposed collection of information; (c) Sales Receipt, 6 minutes each. This information collection request ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Burden Hours: 6,394. may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Mar 08, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

10436 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 47 / Friday, March 9, 2018 / Notices the instructions to view Department of Affected Public: Individuals or service listed below from the nonprofit Commerce collections currently under households. agency employing persons who are review by OMB. Frequency: One time. blind or have other severe disabilities. Written comments and Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. The following service is proposed for recommendations for the proposed This information collection request addition to the Procurement List for information collection should be sent may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow production by the nonprofit agency within 30 days of publication of this the instructions to view Department of listed: notice to OIRA_Submission@ Commerce collections currently under omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. review by OMB. Service Type: Janitorial Service Written comments and Mandatory for: U.S. Air Force, Joint Warfare Dated: March 6, 2018. recommendations for the proposed Analysis Center, Naval Support Sarah Brabson, Activity—South Potomac, 4048 Higley information collection should be sent NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. Road, Buildings 1450A, 1450B, 1452D, within 30 days of publication of this [FR Doc. 2018–04729 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] and 1451, Dahlgren, VA notice to OIRA_Submission@ BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Mandatory Source of Supply: Melwood omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. Horticulture Training Center, Upper Dated: March 6, 2018. Marlboro, MD DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Sarah Brabson, Contracting Activity: ACC AMIC/JWAC NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Deletions [FR Doc. 2018–04728 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] Administration BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P The following products and services Submission for OMB Review; are proposed for deletion from the Comment Request Procurement List: COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM The Department of Commerce will Products PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR submit to the Office of Management and SEVERELY DISABLED NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8405–01–375– Budget (OMB) for clearance the 8999—Cap, Garrison, Air Force, Men’s, following proposal for collection of Procurement List; Proposed Addition Blue, 77⁄8 information under the provisions of the and Deletions Mandatory Source of Supply: Goodwill Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Industries of South Florida, Inc., Miami, Chapter 35). AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From FL Agency: National Oceanic and People Who Are Blind or Severely Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Disabled. Agency Troop Support Title: Socioeconomic Assessment of ACTION: Proposed addition to and NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6530–01–115– the Proposed Wisconsin-Lake Michigan deletions from the Procurement List. 7835—Holder, Clinical Chart National Marine Sanctuary Region. Mandatory Source of Supply: CW Resources, SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing Inc., New Britain, CT OMB Control Number: 0648–XXXX. to add a service to the Procurement List Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Form Number(s): None. that will be provided by a nonprofit Agency Troop Support Type of Request: Regular (request for agency employing persons who are a new information collection). NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6510–01–336– blind or have other severe disabilities, Number of Respondents: 4,200. 6192—Dressing, First Aid, Field Training and deletes products and services Mandatory Source of Supply: Elwyn, Aston, Average Hours per Response: 30 previously furnished by such agencies. minutes. PA DATES: Comments must be received on Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Burden Hours: 2,100. or before: April 8, 2018. Agency Troop Support Needs and Uses: This is a randomized household survey of Wisconsin state ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase Services residents who recreate in the proposed From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial Service sanctuary area. This study will: Mandatory for: Naval Air Station: ARCOM • Estimate the economic contribution Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. Buildings 176 & 177, Willow Grove, PA of recreational expenditures; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Mandatory Source of Supply: The Chimes, • document the spatial distribution further information or to submit Inc., Baltimore, MD and intensity of recreational activities; comments contact: Amy B. Jensen, Contracting Activity: Dept of the Navy, Naval • document and assess awareness and Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) FAC Engineering CMD MID LANT importance of maritime heritage; 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@ Service Type: Custodial/Grounds Maint/ • assess respondents’ awareness and AbilityOne.gov. Refuse Removal/Snow Removal Service perception of key resources and related SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Mandatory for: Naval Operations Support management issues; and notice is published pursuant to 41 Center: 1089 E. Ninth Street, Cleveland, • develop demographic profiles of U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its OH, 800 Dan Street, Akron, OH recreational users of the study region. purpose is to provide interested persons Mandatory Source of Supply: VGS, Inc., This research will support the an opportunity to submit comments on Cleveland, OH amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES sanctuary’s long-term management plan, the proposed actions. Contracting Activity: Dept of the Navy, Naval provide the foundation for monitoring FAC Engineering CMD MIDWEST change over time, as well as provide Addition Amy B. Jensen, baseline information to help inform If the Committee approves the local coastal zone management and proposed addition, the entities of the Director, Business Operations. planning to enhance access to Lake Federal Government identified in this [FR Doc. 2018–04819 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] Michigan. notice will be required to procure the BILLING CODE 6353–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Mar 08, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1


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Document Modified: 2018-03-09 03:48:16
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
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FR Citation83 FR 10435 
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