[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 196 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 52692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-26849]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Tag Recapture Card

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 December 8, 
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 David Rosenthal, NOAA, F/SEC4, 75 Virginia Beach 
Drive, Room 224, Miami, FL 33145-1003 (305-361-4214, ext. 214).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The primary objectives of a fish tagging program are to obtain 
scientific information on fish growth and movement, information that 
assists in stock assessments and management. This program in the 
southeast U.S. asks persons randomly capturing tagged fish to 
voluntarily supply data on the fish--size, weight, location of capture, 
and similar information.

II. Method of Collection

    A form is distributed to various fishing boat captains.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0259.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 240.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8.
    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: October 2, 1997.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 97-26849 Filed 10-8-97; 8:45 am]
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