Federal Register #0648-0433

Request for Public Comment on Ocean Salmon Fishery Reporting Requirements

This notice seeks public and agency input on information collection requirements for the ocean salmon fishery off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on proposed and ongoing information collection activities - Supports management of the ocean salmon fishery under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - Information collection includes mandatory catch and landing reporting to state and tribal agencies - Exemptions allowed for unsafe weather or mechanical issues - Ensures regulatory consistency across states - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - The notice is issued under the Paperwork Reduction Act and allows for a public comment period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Description

The Department of Commerce invites public and federal agency comments on proposed and continuing information collections related to reporting requirements for the ocean salmon fishery off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The collection supports management measures set annually under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to ensure sustainable fishery practices. It includes catch and landing reporting requirements to state and tribal agencies, provisions for exemptions due to unsafe weather or mechanical problems, and supports regulatory consistency across states. The notice allows for 60 days of public comment before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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