Federal Register #2026-09200

NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Fishery Management Council Member Information Collection

This notice from the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks public comment on an information collection process related to Fishery Management Council Members and State authority reinstatement: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the necessity, utility, and burden of collecting information for the designation of Fishery Management Council Members and applications for reinstatement of State authority - Supports compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - Involvement: - State, Territorial, and Tribal Governments submit nominations and background documentation for Council members - No procurement of products or services: - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are being requested - The notice is part of the federal rulemaking and regulatory compliance process - Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory information collection, not acquisition of goods or services - Estimated number of respondents and annual burden hours are provided for public review

Description

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections related to the designation of Fishery Management Council Members and the application for reinstatement of State authority. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collection supports compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act regarding Council membership and state authority.

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