Federal Register #06480012

NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Fisheries Finance Program Information Collection Requirements

This notice concerns NOAA's Fisheries Finance Program information collection requirements: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Seeks public comment on information collection for the Fisheries Finance Program - Program provides direct loans for commercial fishing vessels, shoreside fishery facilities, aquaculture operations, and individual fishing quotas - Requirements: - Applicants must submit NOAA Form 881 and supporting financial documents - Information is used to determine loan eligibility and the type/amount of financial assistance - Applies to individuals, households, and businesses seeking loan assistance under 50 CFR part 253 - No products, OEMs, or vendors are specified - Focus is on information collection and reporting obligations, not procurement of goods or services

Description

This notice pertains to the submission of information collection activities related to the Fisheries Finance Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. It is issued by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program involves a direct loan program to assist in financing commercial fishing vessels, shoreside fishery facilities, aquaculture operations, and individual fishing quotas. Applicants must submit NOAA Form 881 and supporting financial documents to determine loan eligibility and financial assistance. The notice invites public comments on the information collection requirements to assess and minimize reporting burden.

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