Federal Register #2026-08644

NOAA Information Collection Renewal for Antarctic Marine Living Resources and Marine National Monuments

NOAA, under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public and agency input on the renewal of information collection activities supporting the conservation and management of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) and non-commercial fishing in Marine National Monuments. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection services for permit applications, reporting, and monitoring related to: - Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) conservation and management - Non-commercial fishing in Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monuments - Activities include: - Vessel permits and monitoring - Scientific research reporting - Import/export certifications for Antarctic marine species (e.g., Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish) - Catch reporting for non-commercial fishing - Use of electronic and paper forms, vessel monitoring devices, and gear marking - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act (AMLRCA) - Supports U.S. treaty obligations as a member of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) - Regular, ongoing information collection with estimated annual burden hours and costs - Focus on regulatory compliance and conservation management, not procurement of commercial products - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory information collection effort.

Description

The Department of Commerce invites public and federal agency comments on proposed and continuing information collections related to the conservation and management of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. This includes permit applications, reporting requirements, and monitoring activities under the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act. The information collection supports U.S. treaty obligations and helps minimize public reporting burden. Comments are requested for 60 days prior to submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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