Federal Register #2026-13091

Request for Public Comment on VMS Type-Approval Information Collection

NOAA is seeking public comment on the extension of information collection requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) type-approval. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Purpose: - Request for feedback on the information collection process related to VMS type-approval - Used to determine if Enhanced Mobile Transceiver Units (EMTUs) meet technical specifications for federal fisheries - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Regulatory compliance under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - Focus on technical specifications and compliance documentation for EMTUs - This is not a solicitation for purchase, but a regulatory notice for public input

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is requesting public comment on the extension of an information collection related to the type-approval requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS). This involves the submission of type-approval requests and supporting materials for Enhanced Mobile Transceiver Units (EMTUs) used in federal fisheries programs. The information collected is used by the National Marine Fisheries Service to assess whether these systems meet technical specifications for use in the VMS program. The notice invites comments for 60 days prior to submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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