Federal Register #06480204

NOAA Requests Public Comment on Fisheries Permit Information Collection and Gear-Marking Requirements

NOAA is seeking public comment on its ongoing information collection activities related to fisheries permits and gear-marking requirements: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region and Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection for the West Coast Region Permit Family of Forms - Includes permits for Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries - Covers new and renewal applications, permit transfers, appeals, scientific research plans and reports, exempted fishing permits, and educational activity authorizations - Approximately 1,164 permit-related actions annually - Gear-Marking Requirements for the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan - Mandates specific gear marking (color codes, buoy markings) for commercial trap/pot and gillnet fisheries in the Northeast Region - Aims to reduce whale entanglements, especially for North Atlantic right whales - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Gear marking must follow state-specific color codes and standards - Information collection is required for regulatory compliance and fishery management under federal law - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited; this is a regulatory and reporting notice

Description

This notice announces the submission of information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, related to the West Coast Region Permit Family of Forms. The collection involves permits administered by NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region under the Coastal Pelagic Species and Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plans. It includes applications and reporting for various permits and authorizations essential for commercial participation and research activities in these fisheries. The information collected supports fishery management and compliance with regulations.

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