[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 196 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 52692] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-26849] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tag Recapture Card ACTION: Proposed 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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 8, 1997. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to David Rosenthal, NOAA, F/SEC4, 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Room 224, Miami, FL 33145-1003 (305-361-4214, ext. 214). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The primary objectives of a fish tagging program are to obtain scientific information on fish growth and movement, information that assists in stock assessments and management. This program in the southeast U.S. asks persons randomly capturing tagged fish to voluntarily supply data on the fish--size, weight, location of capture, and similar information. II. Method of Collection A form is distributed to various fishing boat captains. III. Data OMB Number: 0648-0259. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular Submission. Affected Public: Individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 240. Estimated Time Per Response: 2 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 (no capital expenditures are required). 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 2, 1997. Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 97-26849 Filed 10-8-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P