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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 102114-102115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29755]

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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; Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Planning, Protection 
or Restoration

AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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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 February 18, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0459 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 Elaine Vaudreuil, Program Analyst, NOAA Ocean Service, 1305 East-
West Hwy, 202-936-6008, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    NOAA's Office for Coastal Management requests the extension of a 
currently approved information collection. NOAA has, or is given, 
authority under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), annual 
appropriations or other authorities, to issue funds to coastal states, 
localities or other recipients for planning, conservation, acquisition, 
protection, restoration, or construction projects. The required 
information enables NOAA to implement the Coastal and Estuarine Land 
Conservation Program (CZMA section 307A), under its current or future 
authorization, and facilitate the review of similar projects under 
different, but related, authorities, including the National Estuarine 
Research Reserve System (CZMA section 315) Land Acquisition and 
Construction program, the Coastal Zone Management Program's low-cost 
acquisition and construction program (CZMA section 306A), the Fish and 
Wildlife Coordination Act, or other authorities.
    This collection covers the development of state coastal land 
conservation plans, and collection of information specifically needed 
for applying for and carrying out land acquisition, restoration and 
construction projects, such as: appraisals, property surveys and site 
plans, legal documentation such as deeds, easements and/or plats, and 
information needed for environmental compliance reviews. Such 
information is collected from project applicants or sub-recipients, 
which are typically state or local government agencies, but may also 
include nongovernmental or Tribal organizations.
    The information will be used in evaluating project proposals, 
reviewing the location and impact of proposed activities, documenting 
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other 
applicable statutes, and conducting due diligence on market value, 
title encumbrances, property boundaries, proper recording of legal 
instruments. No changes are proposed to the collection.

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II. Method of Collection

    Electronic formats are the preferred method for submitting Coastal 
and Estuarine Land Conservation Planning, Protection or Restoration 
(CELCP) plans, land conservation project applications, performance 
reports and other required materials. However, respondents may submit 
materials in electronic or paper formats. Project applications are 
normally submitted electronically via Grants.gov, but may be submitted 
by mail in paper form if electronic submittal is not a viable option. 
Methods of submittal for plans, performance reports or other required 
materials primarily include electronic submittal via email, secure file 
transfer, or eRA Commons, with submittal of paper forms or electronic 
files by mail if necessary.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0459.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 55.
    Estimated Time per Response: CELCP Plans, 120 hours to develop, 35 
hours to revise or update; project application and checklist, 20 hours; 
semi-annual and annual reporting, 5 hours each.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,455.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $55 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
    Legal Authority: Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1451, 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 cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-29755 Filed 12-16-24; 8:45 am]
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