83 FR 31527 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Observer Program

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 130 (July 6, 2018)

Page Range		31527-31528
FR Document		2018-14518

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 Observer 
Program

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 September 4, 
2018.

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 Alicia Miller at (907) 586-7228.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for an extension of a currently approved 
information collection.
    The North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program) is 
implemented under the authority of section 313 of the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act and regulations at 50 CFR 679. 
Through the Observer Program, the National Marine Fisheries Service 
(NMFS) collects the data necessary to conserve and manage the 
groundfish and halibut fisheries off Alaska. Observers collect 
biological samples and fishery-dependent information used to estimate 
total catch and interactions with protected species. Managers use data 
collected by observers to manage groundfish and prohibited species 
catch within established limits and to document and reduce fishery 
interactions with protected resources. Scientists use observer data to 
assess fish stocks, to provide scientific information for fisheries and 
ecosystem research and fishing fleet behavior, to assess marine mammal 
interactions with fishing gear, and to assess fishing interactions with 
habitat.
    All vessels and processors that participate in federally managed or 
parallel groundfish and halibut fisheries off Alaska are assigned to 
one of two categories: (1) The full observer coverage category, where 
vessels and processors obtain observer coverage by contracting directly 
with observer providers; or (2) the partial coverage category, where 
NMFS, in consultation with the North Pacific Fishery Management Council 
determines when and where observer coverage is needed. Some vessels and 
processors may be in full coverage for part of the year and partial 
coverage at other times of the year depending on the observer coverage 
requirements for specific fisheries. Funds for deploying observers on 
vessels in the partial coverage category are provided through a system 
of fees based on the gross ex-vessel value of retained groundfish and 
halibut. This observer fee is assessed on all landings by vessels that 
are not otherwise in full coverage. Information collected for the 
observer fee is approved under OMB Control No. 0648-0711.

II. Method of Collection

    Methods of submittal include online web applications, email, email 
attachments, verbal communication by telephone or in person, and on 
paper by mail or fax. The Observer Declare and Deploy System (ODDS) is 
an internet-based interface that is used by vessel owners and operators 
in the partial coverage category. ODDS is available online at https://chum.afsc.noaa.gov:7104/apex/f?p=140:1 or by phone at 1-855-747-6377. 
Copies of observer coverage category request forms are available on the 
NMFS Alaska Region website at https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0318.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 769.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes to request full observer 
coverage, placement in or removed from the Electronic Monitoring (EM) 
selection pool, close an EM trip in ODDS, pre-cruise meeting 
notification,

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physical examination verification, update to provider information; 15 
minutes to log a fishing trip in ODDS; 48 hours for a Vessel Monitoring 
Plan; 1 hour to submit EM data, and observer training registration; 30 
minutes for request small catcher/processor placement in partial 
coverage category; 4 hours for appeals; 2 minutes to notify observer 
before handling the vessel's Bering Sea pollock catch; 8 hours for 
candidates' college transcripts and statements; 7 minutes for observer 
briefing registration, projected observer assignments, and observer 
deployment and logistics reports; 30 minutes for observer debriefing 
registration, observer provider contracts, invoice copies, and industry 
request for assistance; 12 minutes for certificates of insurance; 2 
hours for other reports; 60 hours for observer provider permit 
application.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,501 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,658 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: July 2, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
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physical examination verification, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE manpower. The NMTI Committee
update to provider information; 15 evaluates the nominees and forwards its
minutes to log a fishing trip in ODDS; Patent and Trademark Office recommendations, through the Under
48 hours for a Vessel Monitoring Plan; [Docket No. PTO–C–2018–0039] Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual
1 hour to submit EM data, and observer Property, to the Secretary of Commerce
training registration; 30 minutes for National Medal of Technology and who, in turn, forwards his
request small catcher/processor Innovation Nomination Evaluation recommendations for the Medal to the
placement in partial coverage category; Committee Charter Renewal President.
4 hours for appeals; 2 minutes to notify AGENCY: United States Patent and Dated: June 29, 2018.
observer before handling the vessel’s Trademark Office, Commerce. Andrei Iancu,
Bering Sea pollock catch; 8 hours for ACTION: Notice. Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual
candidates’ college transcripts and Property and Director of the United States
statements; 7 minutes for observer SUMMARY: The Acting Chief Financial Patent and Trademark Office.
briefing registration, projected observer Officer/Assistant Secretary of Commerce [FR Doc. 2018–14497 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am]
assignments, and observer deployment for Administration, and Deputy BILLING CODE 3510–16–P
and logistics reports; 30 minutes for Assistant Secretary for Administration,
observer debriefing registration, with the concurrence of the General
observer provider contracts, invoice Services Administration, renewed the
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
copies, and industry request for Charter for the National Medal of
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
assistance; 12 minutes for certificates of Technology and Innovation Nomination
SEVERELY DISABLED
insurance; 2 hours for other reports; 60 Evaluation Committee on February 13,
hours for observer provider permit 2018. Procurement List; Additions and
application. DATES: The Charter for the National Deletions
Medal of Technology and Innovation
Estimated Total Annual Burden AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From
Nomination Evaluation Committee was
Hours: 10,501 hours. People Who Are Blind or Severely
renewed on February 13, 2018.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Disabled.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Public: $2,658 in recordkeeping/ Palafoutas, Program Manager, National ACTION: Additions to and deletions from
reporting costs. Medal of Technology and Innovation the Procurement List.
IV. Request for Comments Program, United States Patent and SUMMARY: This action adds services to
Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, the Procurement List that will be
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone (571) provided by nonprofit agencies
the proposed collection of information 272–9821 or by electronic mail at nmti@ employing persons who are blind or
is necessary for the proper performance uspto.gov. Information is also available have other severe disabilities, and
of the functions of the agency, including at http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/ deletes services from the Procurement
whether the information shall have index.jsp. List previously furnished by such
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agencies.
agency’s estimate of the burden Acting Chief Financial Officer/Assistant
DATES: Date added to and deleted from
(including hours and cost) of the Secretary of Commerce for
the Procurement List: August 5, 2018.
proposed collection of information; (c) Administration, and Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Administration, with the ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
concurrence of the General Services From People Who Are Blind or Severely
clarity of the information to be
Administration, renewed the Charter for Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715,
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
the National Medal of Technology and Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149.
burden of the collection of information
Innovation Nomination Evaluation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques Committee (NMTI Committee) on Amy B. Jensen, Telephone: (703) 603–
February 13, 2018. The NMTI 7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email
or other forms of information
Committee was established in CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
technology.
accordance with the Federal Advisory SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments submitted in response to Committee Act and provides advice to
this notice will be summarized and/or the Secretary of Commerce regarding Additions
included in the request for OMB recommendations of nominees for the On 4/20/2018 (83 FR 77) and 5/18/
approval of this information collection; National Medal of Technology and 2018 (83 FR 97), the Committee for
they also will become a matter of public Innovation (Medal). The duties of the Purchase From People Who Are Blind
record. NMTI Committee are solely advisory in or Severely Disabled published notice of
Dated: July 2, 2018. nature. Nominations for this Medal are proposed additions to the Procurement
solicited through an open, competitive, List.
Sarah Brabson,
and nationwide call for nominations, After consideration of the material
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. and the NMTI Committee members are presented to it concerning capability of
[FR Doc. 2018–14518 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am] responsible for reviewing the qualified nonprofit agencies to provide
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BILLING CODE 3510–22–P nominations received. The NMTI the services and impact of the additions
Committee members are distinguished on the current or most recent
experts in the private and public sectors contractors, the Committee has
with experience in, or an understanding determined that the services listed
of, the promotion of technology, below are suitable for procurement by
technological innovation, and/or the the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C.
development of technological 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4.

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Contact		Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Alicia Miller at (907) 586-7228.
FR Citation		83 FR 31527

83 FR 31527 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Observer Program

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