Opportunity
Federal Register #0648-0749
NOAA Requests Public Comment on West Coast Fisheries Participation Survey Information Collection
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
April 09, 2026
Identifier
0648-0749
NOAA is seeking public comment on the West Coast Fisheries Participation Survey information collection process. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) - Purpose: - Notice is for public comment on an information collection, not a procurement or solicitation for goods/services - Survey targets individuals or households involved in West Coast commercial fisheries - Data collected will inform fisheries management and ecosystem-based approaches - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Survey is voluntary - This is a revision and extension of a previous collection - No bids or proposals are requested
Description
This notice announces the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection related to the West Coast Fisheries Participation Survey conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The survey collects data on fishing participation, motivations, and employment to support fisheries management and ecosystem-based approaches. It is a revision and extension of a current information collection, aiming to improve data quality and reduce respondent burden. The survey is voluntary and targets individuals or households involved in West Coast commercial fisheries.