65470 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 216 / Wednesday, November 8, 2006 / Notices 

DATES: Written comments must be 

submitted on or before January 8, 2007. 

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). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the information collection 

instrument and instructions should be 

directed to Christopher Liese, 305–365–

4109 or Christopher.Liese@noaa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract 

NOAA proposes to collect 

socioeconomic data from commercial 

fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico shrimp 

fishery who hold a permit for shrimp 

fishing in federal waters (U.S. Exclusive 

Economic Zone). Information about 

revenues, variable and fixed costs, 

capital investment and other 

socioeconomic information will be 

collected. This data complements other 

data already collected and is needed to 

conduct socioeconomic analyses that 

will improve the management of the 

shrimp fishery and to satisfy legal 

requirements. The data will be used to 

assess how fishermen will be impacted 

and respond to federal regulation likely 

to be considered by fishery managers. In 

addition, this data will be used to 

determine how fishing communities 

will be impacted by proposed fishing 

regulations. 

II. Method of Collection 

The information will be collected 

either through face-to-face interviews or 

by mail. 

III. Data 

OMB Number: 0648–0476. 

Form Number: None. 

Type of Review: Regular submission. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; and individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

900. 

Estimated Time per Response: 60 

minutes. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 900. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost to 

Public: $0. 

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 2, 2006. 

Gwellnar Banks, 

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer. 

[FR Doc. E6–18887 Filed 11–7–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheic 

Administration 

Availability of Seats for the Olympic 

Coast National Marine Sanctuary 

Advisory Council 

AGENCY: National Marine Sanctuary 

Program (NMSP), National Ocean 

Service (NOS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration, 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

applications. 

SUMMARY: The Olympic Coast National 

Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or 

sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the 

following vacant seats on its Sanctuary 

Advisory Council (council): Education 

and Commercial Fishing. Applicants are 

chosen based upon their particular 

expertise and experience in relation to 

the seat for which they are applying; 

community and professional affiliations; 

philosphy regarding the protection and 

management of marine resources; and 

possibly the length of residence in the 

area affected by the sanctuary. 

Applicants who are chosen as members 

should expect to service 3-year terms, 

pursuant to the council’s Charter 

DATES: Applications are due by 

December 15, 2006. 

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be 

obtained from Andrew Palmer, Olympic 

Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 

East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port 

Angeles, WA 98362. Completed 

applications should be sent to the same 

address. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Andrew Palmer, Olympic Coast 

National Marine Sanctuary, 115 East 

Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, 

WA 98362, Phone (350) 457–6622, ext. 

15, e-mail andrew.palmer@noaa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sanctuary 

Advisory Council members and 

alternates serve three-year terms. The 

Advisory Council meets bi-monthly in 

public sessions in communities in and 

around the Olympic Coast National 

Marine Sanctuary. The Olympic Coast 

National Marine Sanctuary Advisory 

Council was established in December 

1998 to assure continued public 

participation in the management of the 

sanctuary. Serving in a volunteer 

capacity, the advisory council’s 15 

voting members represent a variety of 

local user groups, as well as the general 

public. Ina ddition, five Federal 

Government agencies and one federally 

funded program serve as non-viting, ex 

officio members. Since its 

establishment, the advisory coundil has 

played a vital role in advising the 

sanctuary and NOAA on critical issues. 

In addition to providing advice on 

management issues facing the 

Sanctuary, the Council members serve 

as a communication bridge between 

constituents and the Sanctuary staff. 

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431, et seq. 

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog 

Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program) 

November 1,2 006. 

Daniel J. Basta, 

Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, 

National Ocean Service, National Oceanic 

and Atmosphere Administration. 

[FR Doc. 06–9115 Filed 11–7–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–NK–M 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

[I.D. 103006A] 

Endangered Species; File No. 1547 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 

the New York State Department of 

Environmental Conservation (Kathryn 

Hattala, Principal Investigator), 21 

South Putt Corners Road; New Paltz, NY 

12561 has been issued a permit to 

conduct scientific research on shortnose 

sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum). 


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