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required to submit reports, as specified 

in the final rule. 

Based on the findings discussed in the 

preamble of the final rule, NMFS has 

determined that the take authorized in 

the LOA is of small numbers, will have 

a negligible impact on marine mammal 

stocks, will not have an unmitigable 

adverse impact on the availability of the 

affected marine mammal stock for 

subsistence uses, and the mitigation 

measures provide a means of affecting 

the least practicable adverse impact on 

the affected stocks and their habitat. 

Dated: February 6, 2024. 

Shannon Bettridge, 

Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–02689 Filed 2–8–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities; Submission to the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) for 

Review and Approval; Comment 

Request; Tornado Watch/Warning 

Post-Event Evaluation 

AGENCY: National Oceanic & 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice of information collection, 

request for comment. 

SUMMARY: The Department of 

Commerce, in accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), invites the general public and 

other Federal agencies to comment on 

proposed, and continuing information 

collections, which helps us assess the 

impact of our information collection 

requirements and minimize the public’s 

reporting burden. The purpose of this 

notice is to allow for 60 days of public 

comment preceding submission of the 

collection to OMB. 

DATES: To ensure consideration, 

comments regarding this proposed 

information collection must be received 

on or before April 9, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are 

invited to submit written comments to 

Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, 

at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please 

reference OMB Control Number 0648– 

0797 in the subject line of your 

comments. Do not submit Confidential 

Business Information or otherwise 

sensitive or protected information. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Requests for additional information or 

specific questions related to collection 

activities should be directed to Dr. 

Makenzie Krocak, Research Scientist, 

NOAA NSSL, 120 David L. Boren Blvd., 

Norman, OK 73071, 405–325–0805, 

makenzie.krocak@noaa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

Each year over 1,000 tornadoes affect

communities across the United States, 

yet little is known about how 

individuals receive, interpret, and 

respond to information from NOAA 

relating to this hazard. In fact, only a 

small sample of tornadoes ever receive 

study, and most often those are only the 

most violent tornadoes. No 

generalizable, or even relatively largescale information on tornado forecast 

and warning response after real-world 

events exists. The NOAA National 

Weather Service (NWS) and National 

Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) 

designed the data collection instrument 

to allow for more routine collection of 

this information. Respondents include 

members of the United States public 

who have been in or near a tornado, 

received a tornado warning, or were in 

or near a strong storm that made them 

concerned about tornadoes. They 

answer questions about the ways they 

received, understood, and responded to 

information about the event, including 

NWS watch and warning information. 

This survey is delivered through a web 

application hosted by NSSL called 

Tornado Tales, available online at 

https://inside.nssl.noaa.gov/tornadotales/. 

After approval of our initial data 

collection instrument (that shown on 

the website), the OU Cooperative 

Institute for Severe and High-Impact 

Weather Research and Operations 

(CIWRO) and NOAA NSSL Behavioral 

Insights Unit carried out post-event data 

collections for multiple tornado events, 

validating the questions and identifying 

issues for improvement. This fieldwork 

led to several needed improvements, 

including the addition of questions 

about the event more broadly, changing 

some response types, rephrasing some 

questions that were interpreted too 

broadly, and including questions about 

efficacy and the availability of forecast 

information to individuals. While the 

revisions have added questions to the 

survey, their improved clarity should 

allow for faster response times per 

question. We estimate the time to 

complete the survey is five to ten 

minutes on average. Subject recruitment 

will primarily be done by NOAA NSSL 

and its partners advertising the survey 

via websites and social media outlets. In 

addition to these efforts, there is also the 

possibility that during post-storm 

damage assessment activities NWS 

forecasters may direct impacted 

individuals to the Tornado Tales 

website. 

In addition to the changes to the 

survey instrument, researchers at NOAA 

NSSL and at the OU CIWRO Behavioral 

Insights Unit would like to conduct 

interviews with emergency managers, 

broadcast meteorologists, and members 

of the public after certain tornado 

events. These more in-depth interviews 

will collect similar information to the 

survey instrument from members of the 

public, broadcast meteorologists, and 

Emergency Management personnel who 

recently experienced a tornado event. 

The interviews will walk respondents 

through a timeline of events leading up 

to the tornado event. Researchers will 

use a skip-logic approach, meaning 

participants will only answer questions 

about the time periods relevant to their 

personal experience. The purpose of 

these interviews will be to more 

thoroughly explore how residents, 

broadcast meteorologists, and 

Emergency Managers received, 

understood, and responded to tornado 

forecasts and warnings. Given the inperson nature of these interviews, we 

expect them to take between 15 and 30 

minutes on average. 

II. Method of Collection

The method of data collection

currently gathers tornado survivor 

stories through a web-based interface 

(https://inside.nssl.noaa.gov/tornadotales). Specific questions in the webbased application are aimed at 

discovering whether and how 

information about potential tornado 

threats was received across time, 

including tornado watches and 

warnings, and what action citizens did 

or did not take as the event unfolded. 

We use a ‘skip-logic’ method in the 

survey so that individuals only answer 

questions that are relevant to their 

experiences. 

The interviews will be conducted inperson or via video call with 

individuals who recently experienced a 

tornado event. Researchers will also use 

a skip-logic approach during the 

interviews such that respondents will 

not be asked questions that are not 

relevant to their experience (i.e., 

questions about time periods before 

respondents received any forecast or 

warning information). Consent will be 

obtained to take notes and record the 

interviews. 

III. Data

OMB Control Number: 0648–0797.

Form Number(s): None.


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9130 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 28 / Friday, February 9, 2024 / Notices 

Type of Review: Revision. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

survey: 1,200, interviews: 50. 

Estimated Time per Response: survey: 

5–10 minutes, interviews: 15–30 

minutes. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: survey: 200 hours, interviews: 25 

hours. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost to 

Public: None. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. 

Legal Authority: 

IV. Request for Comments 

We are soliciting public comments to 

permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) 

Evaluate whether the proposed 

information collection is necessary for 

the proper functions of the Department, 

including whether the information will 

have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the 

accuracy of our estimate of the time and 

cost burden for this proposed collection, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions used; (c) 

Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, 

utility, and clarity of the information to 

be collected; and (d) Minimize the 

reporting burden on those who are to 

respond, including the use of automated 

collection techniques or other forms of 

information technology. 

Comments that you submit in 

response to this notice are a matter of 

public record. We will include or 

summarize each comment in our request 

to OMB to approve this ICR. Before 

including your address, phone number, 

email address, or other personal 

identifying information in your 

comment, you should be aware that 

your entire comment—including your 

personal identifying information—may 

be made publicly available at any time. 

While you may ask us in your comment 

to withhold your personal identifying 

information from public review, we 

cannot guarantee that we will be able to 

do so. 

Sheleen Dumas, 

Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of 

the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, 

Commerce Department. 

[FR Doc. 2024–02658 Filed 2–8–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–KE–P 

COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS 

Notice of Meeting 

Per 45 CFR 2102.3, the next meeting 

of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is 

scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 9 

a.m. and will be held via online 

videoconference. Items of discussion 

may include buildings, infrastructure, 

parks, memorials, and public art. 

Draft agendas, the link to register for 

the online public meeting, and 

additional information regarding the 

Commission are available on our 

website: www.cfa.gov. Inquiries 

regarding the agenda, as well as any 

public testimony, should be addressed 

to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S. 

Commission of Fine Arts, at the above 

address; by emailing cfastaff@cfa.gov; or 

by calling 202–504–2200. Individuals 

requiring sign language interpretation 

for the hearing impaired should contact 

the Secretary at least 10 days before the 

meeting date. 

Dated: February 5, 2024, in Washington, 

DC. 

Susan M. Raposa, 

Technical Information Specialist. 

[FR Doc. 2024–02622 Filed 2–8–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6330–01–P 

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM 

PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR 

SEVERELY DISABLED 

Procurement List; Proposed Deletions 

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From 

People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled. 

ACTION: Proposed deletions from the 

Procurement List. 

SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing 

to delete product(s) and service(s) from 

the Procurement List that were 

furnished by nonprofit agencies 

employing persons who are blind or 

have other severe disabilities. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before: March 10, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase 

From People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, 

Washington, DC 20024. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

further information or to submit 

comments contact: Michael R. 

Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 785–6404, 

or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

notice is published pursuant to 41 

U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its 

purpose is to provide interested persons 

an opportunity to submit comments on 

the proposed actions. 

Deletions 

The following product(s) and 

service(s) are proposed for deletion from 

the Procurement List: 

Product(s) 

NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 

7510–01–664–8784—DAYMAX System, 

2023 Calendar Pad, Type I 

7510–01–664–8815—DAYMAX System, 

2023, Calendar Pad, Type II 

Designated Source of Supply: Anthony 

Wayne Rehabilitation Ctr for 

Handicapped and Blind, Inc., Fort 

Wayne, IN 

Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN 

SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, 

NY 

NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 

7520–00–8LP–6520—Pen, Ballpoint, 

‘‘Navy’’, White 

Designated Source of Supply: The Arkansas 

Lighthouse for the Blind, Little Rock, AR 

Contracting Activity: U S FLEET FORCES 

COMMAND, NORFOLK, VA 

Service(s) 

Service Type: Tool and MRO Sourcing and 

Fulfillment Services 

Mandatory for: USPFO Connecticut, Army 

National Guard, National Guard Bureau, 

360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 

Designated Source of Supply: Industries for 

the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., 

West Allis, WI 

Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, 

W7MZ USPFO ACTIVITY CT ARNG 

Service Type: Furniture Design, 

Configuration and Installation 

Mandatory for: U.S. Department of the 

Interior, OS Office, Herndon Atrium 

Building, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 

Designated Source of Supply: Industries for 

the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., 

West Allis, WI 

Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENTAL 

OFFICES, IBC ACQ SVCS 

DIRECTORATE (00004) 

Service Type: Medical Transcription 

Mandatory for: Department of the Navy, 

Naval Medical Center San Diego 

(NMCSD), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San 

Diego, CA 

Designated Source of Supply: Lighthouse for 

the Blind of Houston, Houston, TX 

Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, 

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO 

CA 

Service Type: Mailroom Operation 

Mandatory for: Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corporation: 1910 Pacific Avenue, 

Dallas, TX 

Designated Source of Supply: Dallas 

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Dallas, TX 

Contracting Activity: HEALTH AND HUMAN 

SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT OF 

HHS 

Service Type: Mailroom Operation 

Mandatory for: Department of Health and 

Human Services: Program Support 

Center Headquarters, Dallas, TX 

Designated Source of Supply: Dallas 

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Dallas, TX 

Contracting Activity: HEALTH AND HUMAN 

SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT OF 

HHS 

Service Type: Grounds Maintenance/ 

Vegetation Control 

Mandatory for: US Navy, Housing and 

Station Areas, Naval Air Station Fallon, 

4755 Pasture Road, Fallon, NV 

Designated Source of Supply: PRIDE 


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