Federal Register #0648-0566

NOAA Requests Public Comment on Sea Otter Interaction Reporting for Pacific Sardine Fishery

NOAA is seeking public comment on information collection requirements for reporting sea otter interactions with the Pacific Sardine Fishery. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is an information collection notice - Products/Services Requested: - Mandatory reporting by vessel operators of any interactions between sea otters and fishing vessels or gear - Immediate notification required for entanglements (within 24 hours) - Detailed reporting of all other interactions within 20 days - Reports must include location, description of the interaction, and measures taken - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan (CPS FMP) and 50 CFR 660.520 - Reporting protocols are designed to minimize burden and assess regulatory impact - No physical products or equipment are being procured; only reporting services are required

Description

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections related to reporting requirements for sea otter interactions with the Pacific Sardine Fishery under the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan. The notice aims to assess the impact of information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. Comments are requested for 60 days prior to submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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