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###### Department of Commerce

###### National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

# 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 18, 2022.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at                         *Adrienne.thomas@noaa.gov.*                         Please reference OMB Control Number 0648-0212 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 James StCyr, Branch Chief, Greater Atlantic Regional Office, Analysis & Program Support Division, Data Processing & Quality Branch, 55 Great Republic Dr., Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 281-9369 or                         *james.stcyr@noaa.gov.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

## I. Abstract

                    This request is for revision and extension of a current information collection. This information collection, 0648-0212, is sponsored by the Data Processing & Quality Branch, which falls under the Analysis & Program Support Division located at the Greater Atlantic Regional Office. Under the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801*et seq.*), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for management of the nation's marine fisheries. Fishing vessels permitted to participate in Federally-permitted fisheries in the Northeast are required to submit logbooks containing catch and effort information about their fishing trips. The information submitted is needed for the management of the fisheries. The only change to this collection is that all information collected is required to be submitted via electronic means.                

## II. Method of Collection

Required information is required to be reported electronically (internet).

## III. Data

*OMB Control Number:*                     0648-0212.                

*Form Number(s):*                     80-30, 80-140.                

*Type of Review:*                     Regular submission (revision of a current information collection).                

*Affected Public:*                     Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit organizations.                

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     2,160.                

*Estimated Time per Response:*                     Vessel Trip Report: 5 minutes; Shellfish Log: 12.5 minutes; Web Forms (Spawning Blocks, Monkfish DAS, Exempted Fishery Permit (EFP), Herring, Research Set-Aside (RSA), and Tilefish): 3 minutes.                

*Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:*                     9,069.                

*Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public:*                     $0.                

*Respondent's Obligation:*                     Mandatory.                

*Legal Authority:*                     Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801*et seq.*).                

## 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                           ( print page 8802)                        cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.                

Sheleen Dumas,

Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department.

[FR Doc. 2022-03371 Filed 2-15-22; 8:45 am]

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