Opportunity
Federal Register #06480790
NOAA Wage Mariner Hiring Portal Information Collection Extension Notice
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
July 06, 2026
Identifier
06480790
This notice concerns the extension of an information collection for the Wage Mariner Hiring Portal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Seeking public comment and OMB approval for continued use of the Wage Mariner Hiring Portal - The portal collects applicant information for wage mariner positions on NOAA maritime vessels - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The information collection is required to ensure safe and adequate staffing of NOAA's fleet - Estimated 1,000 respondents annually, with a total annual burden of 1,000 hours - Public input is requested to minimize reporting burden - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or procurement actions are included in this notice
Description
This notice pertains to the submission of information collection activities related to the Wage Mariner Hiring Portal, as part of the Department of Commerce and NOAA's efforts to gather public comments and seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget. The Wage Mariner Hiring Portal is an internet-based system designed to allow applicants to apply for wage mariner positions within the NOAA fleet. The system collects basic user information, wage mariner licensing, certifications, and relevant work history to determine if applicants meet job qualifications. This is a request for extension of an existing information collection to maintain adequate operations and staffing of NOAA maritime vessels.