[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 196 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 52692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-26849]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Tag Recapture Card
ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.
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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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 8,
1997.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to David Rosenthal, NOAA, F/SEC4, 75 Virginia Beach
Drive, Room 224, Miami, FL 33145-1003 (305-361-4214, ext. 214).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The primary objectives of a fish tagging program are to obtain
scientific information on fish growth and movement, information that
assists in stock assessments and management. This program in the
southeast U.S. asks persons randomly capturing tagged fish to
voluntarily supply data on the fish--size, weight, location of capture,
and similar information.
II. Method of Collection
A form is distributed to various fishing boat captains.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648-0259.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular Submission.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 240.
Estimated Time Per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 (no capital expenditures
are required).
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: October 2, 1997.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and
Organization.
[FR Doc. 97-26849 Filed 10-8-97; 8:45 am]
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