83 FR 57453 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; International Billfish Angler Survey

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 221 (November 15, 2018)

Page Range		57453-57454
FR Document		2018-24922

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; International 
Billfish Angler 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

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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 January 14, 
2019.

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 pracomments@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Liana Heberer, at telephone number: 858-546-5626 or 
liana.heberer@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The International Billfish Angler Survey began in 1969 and is an 
integral part of the Billfish Research Program at the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science 
Center (SWFSC). The survey tracks recreational angler fishing catch and 
effort for billfish in the Pacific and Indian Oceans in support of the 
Pacific and Western Pacific Fishery Management Councils, authorized 
under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
(MSA). The data are used by scientists and fishery managers to assist 
with assessing the status of billfish stocks. The survey is intended 
for anglers cooperating in the Billfish Program and is entirely 
voluntary. This survey is specific to recreational anglers fishing for 
Istiophorid and Xiphiid billfish in the Pacific and Indian Oceans; as 
such it provides the only estimates of catch per unit of effort for 
recreational billfish fishing in those areas.

II. Method of Collection

    The paper form is sent to anglers with recent participation in the 
SWFSC Billfish Research Program and is also available for downloading 
on the SWFSC Billfish Program website. Completed forms are submitted by 
mail.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0020.
    Form Number: NOAA Form 88-10.
    Type of Review: Regular (extension of a current information 
collection).
    Affected public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50.
    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: November 9, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-24922 Filed 11-14-18; 8:45 am]
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NMFS. The annual report will circumstances of the prohibited take. final decision on the request for MMPA
summarize the information from the 60- NMFS will work with SpaceX to authorization.
day post-activity reports, including but determine what measures are necessary On a case-by-case basis, NMFS may
not necessarily limited to: to minimize the likelihood of further issue a second one-year IHA without
(1) Date(s) and time(s) of the Falcon prohibited take and ensure MMPA additional notice when (1) another year
9 First Stage recovery action; compliance. SpaceX may not resume of identical or nearly identical activities
(2) Design of the monitoring program; their activities until notified by NMFS as described in the Specified Activities
and via letter, email, or telephone. section is planned or (2) the activities
(3) Results of the monitoring program, (2) In the event that SpaceX discovers would not be completed by the time the
including, but not necessarily limited an injured or dead marine mammal, and IHA expires and a second IHA would
to: the lead observer determines that the allow for completion of the activities
(i) Numbers of pinnipeds present on cause of the injury or death is unknown beyond that described in the Dates and
the haulout prior to the Falcon 9 First and the death is relatively recent (e.g., Duration section, provided all of the
Stage recovery; in less than a moderate state of following conditions are met:
(ii) Numbers of pinnipeds estimated decomposition), SpaceX must • A request for renewal is received no
to have been harassed as a result of immediately report the incident to the later than 60 days prior to expiration of
Falcon 9 First Stage recovery activities NMFS Office of Protected Resources and the current IHA.
at the monitoring location; the NMFS West Coast Region Stranding • The request for renewal must
(iii) For pinnipeds estimated to have Coordinator. The report must include include the following:
been harassed as a result of Falcon 9 the same information identified in (1) An explanation that the activities
First Stage recovery noise, the length of 5(c)(1) of this IHA. Activities may to be conducted beyond the initial dates
time pinnipeds remained off the haulout continue while NMFS reviews the either are identical to the previously
or rookery; circumstances of the incident and analyzed activities or include changes
(iv) Any other observed behavioral makes a final determination on the
modifications by pinnipeds that were so minor (e.g., reduction in pile size)
cause of the reported injury or death. that the changes do not affect the
likely the result of Falcon 9 First Stage NMFS will work with SpaceX to
recovery activities, including sonic previous analyses, take estimates, or
determine whether additional mitigation and monitoring
boom; mitigation measures or modifications to
(v) Any cumulative impacts on requirements; and
the activities are appropriate. (2) A preliminary monitoring report
marine mammals as a result of the (3) In the event that SpaceX discovers
activities, such as long term reductions showing the results of the required
an injured or dead marine mammal, and monitoring to date and an explanation
in the number of pinnipeds at haulouts the lead observer determines that the
as a result of the activities; and showing that the monitoring results do
injury or death is not associated with or not indicate impacts of a scale or nature
(vi) Results of acoustic monitoring
related to the activities authorized in the not previously analyzed or authorized.
including comparisons of modeled
sonic booms with actual acoustic
IHA (e.g., previously wounded animal, • Upon review of the request for
carcass with moderate to advanced renewal, the status of the affected
recordings of sonic booms.
(c) Reporting injured or dead marine decomposition, scavenger damage), species or stocks, and any other
mammals: SpaceX must report the incident to the pertinent information, NMFS
(1) In the unanticipated event that the NMFS Office of Protected Resources and determines that there are no more than
specified activity clearly causes the take the NMFS West Coast Region Stranding minor changes in the activities, the
of a marine mammal in a manner Coordinator, within 24 hours of the mitigation and monitoring measures
prohibited by this IHA (as determined discovery. SpaceX must provide remain the same and appropriate, and
by the lead marine mammal observer), photographs or video footage or other the original findings remain valid.
such as an injury (Level A harassment), documentation of the stranded animal
Dated: November 9, 2018.
serious injury, or mortality, SpaceX sighting to NMFS. The cause of injury
or death may be subject to review and Catherine Marzin,
must immediately cease the specified Deputy Director, Office of Protected
activities and report the incident to the a final determination by NMFS.
6. Modification and suspension Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
NMFS Office of Protected Resources and
(a) This IHA may be modified, [FR Doc. 2018–24977 Filed 11–14–18; 8:45 am]
the NMFS West Coast Region Stranding
suspended or withdrawn if the holder BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Coordinator. The report must include
fails to abide by the conditions
the following information:
A. Time and date of the incident; prescribed herein, or if NMFS
determines that the authorized taking is DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
B. Description of the incident;
C. Status of all Falcon 9 First Stage having more than a negligible impact on
the species or stock of affected marine National Oceanic and Atmospheric
recovery activities in the 48 hours Administration
preceding the incident; mammals.
D. Description of all marine mammal Request for Public Comments Proposed Information Collection;
observations in the 48 hours preceding Comment Request; International
the incident; We request comment on our analyses,
the proposed authorization, and any Billfish Angler Survey
E. Environmental conditions (e.g.,
wind speed and direction, Beaufort sea other aspect of this Notice of Proposed AGENCY: National Oceanic and
IHA for the proposed boost-back and
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES

state, cloud cover, and visibility); Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
F. Species identification or landings of Falcon 9 First Stage rockets. Commerce.
description of the animal(s) involved; We also request comment on the ACTION: Notice.
G. Fate of the animal(s); and potential for renewal of this proposed
H. Photographs or video footage of the IHA as described in the paragraph SUMMARY: The Department of
animal(s). below. Please include with your Commerce, as part of its continuing
Activities may not resume until comments any supporting data or effort to reduce paperwork and
NMFS is able to review the literature citations to help inform our respondent burden, invites the general

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public and other Federal agencies to Estimated Total Annual Burden Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
take this opportunity to comment on Hours: 50. internet at pracomments@doc.gov).
proposed and/or continuing information Estimated Total Annual Cost to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
collections, as required by the Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting Requests for additional information or
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. costs. copies of the information collection
DATES: Written comments must be IV. Request for Comments instrument and instructions should be
submitted on or before January 14, 2019. directed to Brian Fredieu, (301) 427–
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 8505 or Brian.Fredieu@noaa.gov.
the proposed collection of information
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
is necessary for the proper performance
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616, of the functions of the agency, including I. Abstract
14th and Constitution Avenue NW, whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the This request is for an extension of a
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the currently approved information
internet at pracomments@doc.gov). agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
proposed collection of information; (c)
Requests for additional information or Conservation and Management Act
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
copies of the information collection (Magnuson-Stevens Act), as amended in
clarity of the information to be
instrument and instructions should be 1996, provides for the nomination for
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
directed to Liana Heberer, at telephone members of Fishery Management
burden of the collection of information
number: 858–546–5626 or Councils by state governors and Indian
on respondents, including through the
liana.heberer@noaa.gov. treaty tribes, for the designation of a
use of automated collection techniques
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: principal state fishery official who will
or other forms of information
technology. perform duties under the Magnuson-
I. Abstract
Comments submitted in response to Stevens Act, and for a request by a state
The International Billfish Angler for reinstatement of state authority over
this notice will be summarized and/or
Survey began in 1969 and is an integral a managed fishery. Nominees for
included in the request for OMB
part of the Billfish Research Program at council membership must provide the
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public governor or tribe with background
Administration’s (NOAA) Southwest documentation, which is then submitted
Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC). The record.
to NOAA with the nomination. The
survey tracks recreational angler fishing Dated: November 9, 2018.
information submitted with these
catch and effort for billfish in the Pacific Sarah Brabson, actions will be used to ensure that the
and Indian Oceans in support of the NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens
Pacific and Western Pacific Fishery [FR Doc. 2018–24922 Filed 11–14–18; 8:45 am] Act are being met.
Management Councils, authorized BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery II. Method of Collection
Conservation and Management Act State governors and Indian treaty
(MSA). The data are used by scientists DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE tribes submit written nominations to the
and fishery managers to assist with Secretary of Commerce, together with
assessing the status of billfish stocks. National Oceanic and Atmospheric recommendations and statements of
The survey is intended for anglers Administration candidates’ qualifications. Designations
cooperating in the Billfish Program and of state officials and requests for
is entirely voluntary. This survey is Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Designation of reinstatement of state authority are also
specific to recreational anglers fishing made in writing in response to
for Istiophorid and Xiphiid billfish in Fishery Management Council Members
and Application for Reinstatement of regulations. NMFS provides guidance
the Pacific and Indian Oceans; as such on what information to include in order
it provides the only estimates of catch State Authority
to comply with current regulations. See
per unit of effort for recreational billfish AGENCY: National Oceanic and 50 CFR 600.215. No forms are used.
fishing in those areas. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
III. Data
II. Method of Collection Commerce.
ACTION: Notice. OMB Control Number: 0648–0314.
The paper form is sent to anglers with Form Number(s): None.
recent participation in the SWFSC SUMMARY: The Department of Type of Review: Regular submission
Billfish Research Program and is also Commerce, as part of its continuing (extension of a currently approved
available for downloading on the effort to reduce paperwork and information collection).
SWFSC Billfish Program website. respondent burden, invites the general Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal
Completed forms are submitted by mail. public and other Federal agencies to government.
III. Data take this opportunity to comment on Estimated Number of Respondents:
proposed and/or continuing information 275.
OMB Number: 0648–0020. collections, as required by the
Form Number: NOAA Form 88–10. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. to designate a principal state fishery
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES

Type of Review: Regular (extension of
a current information collection). DATES: Written comments must be official(s) or for a request to reinstate
Affected public: Individuals or submitted on or before January 14, 2019. authority; 80 hours for a nomination for
households. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments a Council appointment; 16 hours for
Estimated Number of Respondents: to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental background documentation for
600. Paperwork Clearance Officer, nominees.
Estimated Time Per Response: 5 Department of Commerce, Room 6616, Estimated Total Annual Burden
minutes. 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Hours: 4,607.

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Action		Notice.
Dates		Written comments must be submitted on or before January 14, 2019.
Contact		Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Liana Heberer, at telephone number: 858-546-5626 or [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 57453

83 FR 57453 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; International Billfish Angler Survey

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