83 FR 40232 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Availability and Application of Socioeconomic Data in Resource Management in the U.S. Pacific Islands

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 157 (August 14, 2018)

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 83, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40232-40233]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17410]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Availability 
and Application of Socioeconomic Data in Resource Management in the 
U.S. Pacific Islands

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 October 15, 
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 Supin Wongbusarakum, Ecosystem Sciences Division, 
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 
176, Honolulu, HI 96818, (808) 725 5487, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for a new collection of information. The objective 
of the study is to understand the types of available socioeconomic 
data, types of data used and data gaps identified, regarding coastal 
conservation management, fisheries and other marine conservation 
management, and efforts (including opportunities and barriers) in 
integrating biophysical and socioeconomic data. The voluntary survey 
and interviews will assess the degree to which the available 
socioeconomic data are being used and have met the needs of the 
different natural resource management and conservation programs in the 
U.S. jurisdictions and affiliations in the Pacific island region. 
Results of the survey and interviews are expected to assist in guiding 
any future modifications of socioeconomic and biophysical indicators, 
data collecting tools, approaches, and communications of results.

II. Method of Collection

    The survey will be conducted using two modes, internet based 
surveys, surveys and in-person interviews.

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, Not-for-profit institution staff; 
State, local, and federal government agency officers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes for survey and 1 hour per 
interview.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in record keeping/
reporting.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information

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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: August 9, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-17410 Filed 8-13-18; 8:45 am]
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