Federal Register #06480652

Request for Public Comment on MRIP Fishing Effort Survey Information Collection

NOAA, under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comment and OMB approval for its Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Fishing Effort Survey information collection activities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology - OEMs and Vendors: - NOAA (agency conducting the survey) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured - Information collection activities for MRIP Fishing Effort Survey - Survey methods include mail, telephone, and on-site intercept surveys - Revision of survey methodology, including a pilot study for web-based reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment requested on information collection and survey methodology - Survey covers recreational fishing effort in coastal states from Maine through Florida and Hawaii - Supports fishery management programs - Focus on improving data collection and reporting methods

Description

This notice pertains to the submission of information collection activities related to the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Fishing Effort Survey by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The survey collects data on recreational fishing effort through mail, telephone, and on-site intercept surveys to estimate fishing activity across coastal states. The information is used to support fishery management programs. The notice requests public comment and approval of the information collection by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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