[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 173 (Thursday, September 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 54902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21924]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Input From 
Hawaii's Boat-based Anglers

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 November 5, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Christopher Hawkins, (808) 944-2291 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for a new information collection. The Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) requires anglers 
who (1) engage in angling or spearfishing for fish in the Exclusive 
Economic Zone (EEZ); anadromous species in any tidal waters; or 
continental Shelf fishery resources beyond the EEZ, (2) operate a for-
hire fishing vessel in the EEZ, (3) operate a for-hire fishing vessel 
that engages in angling or spearfishing for: anadromous species in any 
tidal waters; or continental shelf fishery resources beyond the EEZ, 
(4) possess equipment used for angling or spearfishing and also 
possesses: Fish in the EEZ; anadromous species in any tidal waters; or 
continental shelf fishery resources beyond the EEZ to register annually 
with the National Angler Register. Those in states which have received 
exempted status per regulations at 600 CFR 1415-17 need not register 
with NMFS. Under 600 CFR 1417, MSA allows NMFS to exempt a State that 
has developed a qualifying regional survey that meets the Marine 
Recreational Information Program's National Data Standards.
    The State of Hawaii is developing a comprehensive data collection 
program that will meet the requirements set forth at 600CFR 1417 and 
exempt the State's anglers from the national registry requirement. The 
information gathered from the proposed voluntary survey of a sample of 
the State's registered boaters will be used to develop an ongoing 
(monitoring) survey of fishing catch and effort derived from Hawaii's 
private boaters--a required component of any qualifying regional 
survey. The survey instrument will also collect information to inform 
engagement of and projects aimed at local boat-based anglers under 
NOAA's National Recreational Saltwater Fishing Initiative.

II. Method of Collection

    The survey instrument will be mailed to respondents using the 
address they provided to the State's Division of Boating and Ocean 
Recreation. The survey packet will include a personalized cover letter 
and a postage-paid, pre-addressed return envelope.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection).
    Affected Public: Non-profit institutions; State, local, or tribal 
government; business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 334.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.

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: August 31, 2012.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-21924 Filed 9-5-12; 8:45 am]
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