Federal Register #2026-08543

NOAA Requests Public Comment on Wage Mariner Hiring Portal Information Collection

NOAA, part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public and agency feedback on its Wage Mariner Hiring Portal information collection: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the information collection process for the Wage Mariner Hiring Portal - The portal collects applicant data for wage mariner positions in the NOAA maritime fleet - Key Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or awarded - The notice is issued under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No procurement, contract, or purchase is involved in this notice - No specific period of performance, quantities, or technical requirements are specified

Description

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the public and federal agencies to comment on proposed and ongoing information collections. This process helps assess the impact of collection requirements and aims to minimize the public's reporting burden. The notice specifically relates to the Wage Mariner Hiring Portal, an online system for applicants to apply for wage mariner positions within the NOAA fleet. The portal collects basic user information, licenses, certifications, and work history to determine applicant qualifications and facilitate hiring.

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