05-12262. Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Report of Whaling Operations.  

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    AGENCY:

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    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 August 22, 2005.

    ADDRESSES:

    Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Cheri McCarty, Office of Protected Resources, (301) 713-2322 or Cheri.Mccarty@noaa.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    I. Abstract

    Native Americans are allowed to conduct certain aboriginal subsistence whaling in accordance with the provisions of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). In order to respond to obligations under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, and the IWC, captains participating in these operations must submit certain information to the Start Printed Page 36119relevant Native American whaling organization about strikes on and catch of whales. Anyone retrieving a dead whale is also required to report. Captains must place a distinctive permanent identification mark on any harpoon, lance, or explosive dart used, and must also provide information on the mark and self-identification information. The relevant Native American whaling organization receives the reports, compiles them, and submits the information to NOAA.

    The information is used to monitor the hunt and to ensure that quotas are not exceeded. The information is also provided to the International Whaling Commission, which uses it to monitor compliance with its requirements.

    II. Method of Collection

    Reports may be made by phone or fax. Information on equipment marks must be made in writing. No form is used.

    III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0311.

    Form Number: None.

    Type of Review: Regular submission.

    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local, or tribal governments.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 52.

    Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes for reports on whales struck or on recovery of dead whales; 5 minutes for providing the relevant Native American whaling organization with information on the mark and self-identification information; 5 minutes for marking gear; and 5 hours for the relevant Native American whaling organization to consolidate and submit reports.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 48.

    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $100.

    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.

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    Dated: June 16, 2005.

    Gwellnar Banks,

    Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 05-12262 Filed 6-21-05; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

Document Information

Published:
06/22/2005
Department:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
05-12262
Dates:
Written comments must be submitted on or before August 22, 2005.
Pages:
36118-36119 (2 pages)
PDF File:
05-12262.pdf