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NOAA Notice: Pacific Islands Logbook Information Collection Requirement

This notice from the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) addresses the collection of information for fisheries management in the Pacific Islands Region. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Notice of submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of the Pacific Islands Logbook Family of Forms - Mandatory reporting by vessel operators/owners in federally-managed fisheries in the Pacific Islands Region - Requirements: - Submission of detailed reports on fishing activities, catch, and interactions with protected species - Data supports fish stock assessments, management evaluations, and monitoring of endangered/threatened species - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement but an administrative information collection - Applies to individuals, households, and businesses operating in the specified fisheries under 50 CFR 665

Description

This notice from the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces the submission of information collection activities related to the Pacific Islands Logbook Family of Forms to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Vessel operators or owners in federally-managed fisheries in the Pacific Islands Region are required to submit reports on fishing activities, catch, and interactions with protected species. The data collected supports fish stock assessments, management evaluations, and monitoring of endangered species interactions.

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