Federal Register #2026-14543

NOAA Information Collection and Program Evaluation for Fisheries and Coastal Management

NOAA, under the Department of Commerce, is conducting several information collection activities related to fisheries and coastal management, with a focus on regulatory compliance and program evaluation. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Office for Coastal Management; National Ocean Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of goods or commercial services. - Services/Activities Requested: - Information collection on activities involving the threatened Southern DPS green sturgeon, including research, monitoring, and tribal resource management - Evaluation of the Maine Coastal Management Program through a virtual public meeting and written comments - Collection and monitoring of Fisheries Finance Program loan applications and annual financial statements (486 submissions) - Collection of Highly Migratory Species vessel logbooks and cost-earnings data reports from commercial fishing vessels (6,233 submissions) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on regulatory compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Coastal Zone Management Act - Involvement of a wide range of stakeholders: federal, state, tribal agencies, NGOs, and commercial fishing entities - No product part numbers, hardware, or software solutions are being requested - The opportunity is focused on public participation, data reporting, and program evaluation, not on procurement of goods or services

Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office for Coastal Management (OCM), will hold a virtual public meeting to solicit input on the performance evaluation of the Maine Coastal Management Program. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. NOAA invites the public to provide oral comments during the meeting and submit written comments by September 15, 2026. The evaluation will consider the extent to which Maine has met national objectives and adhered to the approved management program and financial assistance terms under the Coastal Zone Management Act.

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