[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 240 (Monday, December 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65681-65682]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32687]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Small-craft Facility Questionnaire

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)).


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DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 13, 
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 Lynn Preston, N/CS26, Station 7350, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 (301-713-2735, ext. 123).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    NOAA's National Ocean Service produces nautical charts to ensure 
safe navigation. Small-craft charts are designed for recreational 
boaters and include information on local marina facilities and the 
services they provide (fuel, repairs, etc.). NOAA must collect 
information to update the charts.

II. Method of Collection

    When a specific chart is to be updated all currently listed marinas 
are sent a form to submit additions or corrections. Forms are also made 
available at boat shows for new marinas, which can also request a form 
from NOAA directly.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0648-0021.
    Form Number: NOAA Form 77-1.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit organizations 
(small-craft facilities).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 213.
    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: December 9, 1997.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
(FR Doc. 97-32687 Filed 12-12-97; 8:45 a.m.)
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