[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 13, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 62762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25668]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Socio-Economic 
Assessment of Snapper Grouper Fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Notice.

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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.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 13, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3f5b7746515a547f5b505c11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96f2deeff8f3fdd6f2f9f5b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a>).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Dr. Juan J. Agar, (305) 361-4218 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d09aa5b1befe91b7b1a290bebfb1b1feb7bfa6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c76495d52127d5b5d4e7c52535d5d125b534a">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for a new information collection.
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to collect 
demographic, cultural, economic, and social information about the 
snapper-grouper fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean. The proposed survey 
also intends to inquire about industry's perceptions, attitudes and 
beliefs regarding the potential use of catch shares to manage these 
fisheries. The data gathered will be used to describe the current 
socio-economic condition of the fishery and offer insight into 
fishermen's concerns about a potential catch share program, which could 
be used to better tailor a potential program. In addition, the 
information collected will be used to strengthen and improve fishery 
management decision-making, satisfy legal mandates under Executive 
Order 12866, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 
Act (U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the 
Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act, and 
other pertinent statutes.

II. Method of Collection

    The socio-economic information sought will be collected via in-
person, telephone and mail surveys.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hr.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.
    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: October 6, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-25668 Filed 10-12-10; 8:45 am]
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