28148 Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 22, 2001 / Notices

collections, as required by the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub.

L. 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be

submitted on or before July 23, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments

to Madeleine Clayton, Departmental

Paperwork Clearance Officer,

Department of Commerce, Room 6086,

14th and Constitution Avenue NW,

Washington DC 20230 (or via Internet at

MClayton@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or

copies of the information collection

instrument(s) and instructions should

be directed to Bob Dickinson, F/SF4,

Room 13304, 1315 East-West Highway,

Silver Spring, MD 20910–3282 (phone

301–713–2276, ext. 154).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

Regulations at 50 CFR 600.503 require

that foreign fishing vessels display the

vessel’s international radio call sign on

the port and starboard sides of the

deckhouse or hull, and on a

weatherdeck. The numbers must be of a

specific size. The display of the

identifying number aids in fishery law

enforcement and allows other fishermen

to report suspicious activity.

II. Method of Collection

No information is collected.

III. Data

OMB Number: 0648–0356.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Regular submission.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.

Estimated Time Per Response: 45

minutes (15 minutes for each of three

markings).

Estimated Total Annual Burden

Hours: 4.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to

Public: $125.

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: May 15, 2001.

Madeleine Clayton,

Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

Office of the Chief Information Officer.

[FR Doc. 01–12865 Filed 5–21–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3510–22–S

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

[I.D. 051701B]

High Seas Fishing Permit Application

Information

AGENCY: National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Proposed information

collection; comment request.

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)).

DATES: Written comments must be

submitted on or before July 23, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments

to Madeleine Clayton, Departmental

Paperwork Clearance Officer,

Department of Commerce, Room 6086,

14th and Constitution Avenue NW,

Washington DC 20230 (or via Internet at

MClayton@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or

copies of the information collection

instrument(s) and instructions should

be directed to Bob Dickinson, F/SF4,

Room 13304, 1315 East-West Highway,

Silver Spring, MD 20910–3282 (phone

301–713–2276, ext. 154).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

U.S. vessels that fish on the high seas

(waters beyond the U.S. exclusive

economic zone) are required to possess

a permit issued under the High Seas

Fishing Compliance Act. Applicants

must submit information to identify

their vessels and intended fishing areas.

The application information is used to

process applications and to maintain a

register of vessels authorized to fish on

the high seas.

II. Method of Collection

Paper forms must be mailed to NOAA.

III. Data

OMB Number: 0648–0304.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Regular submission.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

200.

Estimated Time Per Response: 30

minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden

Hours: 100.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to

Public: $10,000.

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: May 15, 2001.

Madeleine Clayton,

Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

Office of the Chief Information Officer.

[FR Doc. 01–12867 Filed 5–21–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3510–22–S

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

[I.D. 051701C]

Foreign Fishing Vessel Permit

Applications

AGENCY: National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Proposed information

collection; comment request.

SUMMARY: The Department of

Commerce, as part of its continuing