[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 8, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 17154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9198]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Foreign Fishing Application Information
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 June 8, 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 Bob Dickinson, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
International Fisheries Division, 1315 East West Highway, Silver
Spring, Maryland 20910, (301) 713-2337.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Foreign fishing activities can be authorized under Section 204 of
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.
1801 et seq.). Collection of application information is necessary to
determine the identify of the foreign vessels seeking foreign fishing
permits and the nature and scope of the fishing activities for which
permits are requested. The application information is used by various
entities, including the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Coast
Guard, Regional Fishery Management councils and Department of State, to
determine if permits should be issued to applicants.
II. Method of Collection
Submission of original documents is required.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648-0089.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular Submission.
Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit (foreign fishing
companies).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
Estimated Time Per Response: 10 fishing permits @ 2 hours each, 40
transshipment permits @ .75 hours each.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours.
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: April 3, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and
Organization.
[FR Doc. 98-9198 Filed 4-7-98; 8:45 am]
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