[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9202-9203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4591]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Pacific Billfish Angler Survey; Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
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 April 27, 1998.
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 Dave Holts, Southwest Fisheries Science Center,
8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, P.O. Box 271, La Jolla, California 92038-
0271; (619) 546-7186.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The survey monitors volunteer angler fishing effort in the Pacific
area. The data collected consists of catch and catch locations, how the
fish are caught, data on vessel characteristics, and environmental
conditions during catch. The data is used by fishery managers and is
reported annually in the Billfish Newsletter.
II. Method of Collection
Survey cards are sent out with the Billfish Newsletter published in
May of each year. Anglers are requested to fill out the NOAA 88-10 form
by hand and return it to the Southwest Fisheries Science Center.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648-0020.
Form Number: NOAA 88-10.
Type of Review: Regular Submission.
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Affected Public: Individuals (billfish anglers).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.
Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 62.5.
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: February 18, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and
Organization.
[FR Doc. 98-4591 Filed 2-23-98; 8:45 am]
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