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[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 172 (Friday, September 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 46949]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-23635]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Boater/Diver Survey

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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 4, 
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 Laura Gorodezky, Education Coordinator, Channel 
Islands National Marine Sanctuary, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 
93109 (805-966-7107).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary will be conducting a 
needs assessment of the boating and diving communities from Santa 
Barbara through Los Angeles at marinas and boat launch ramps. We plan 
to collect demographic information on sanctuary users, determine how 
the sanctuary is used during different times of year, determine users' 
knowledge and attitudes about the Sanctuary, determine how users like 
to receive information and their level of interest in current/future 
educational programs offered by the Sanctuary. This information will 
help us develop educational programs that target the boating and diving 
communities.

II. Method of Collection

    Interviews and survey forms will be used.

III. Data

    OMB Number: none.
    Form Number: none.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Boaters and divers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42.
    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: September 2, 1997.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 97-23635 Filed 9-4-97; 8:45 am]
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