Federal Register #06480371

NOAA Seeks Approval for Continued HMS Vessel Logbook and Cost-Earnings Data Collection

NOAA is seeking approval to continue collecting data for the management of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - OEMs and Vendors: - NOAA is the primary agency and data collection authority; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of vessel logbooks and cost-earnings data reports for HMS fisheries - Data includes catch, effort, and economic information from both commercial and recreational vessels - Specific forms: set forms, trip forms, negative reports, and annual expenditure reports - Mandatory participation for affected businesses and vessel owners - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Data collection supports compliance with domestic and international fisheries management obligations - Information is required for Atlantic swordfish, sharks, billfish, tunas, dolphins, wahoo, and incidental species such as sea turtles - Public and federal agency comments are invited on the information collection process - No procurement of physical products or IT systems; focus is on regulatory data reporting

Description

This notice pertains to the submission of information collection activities related to Highly Migratory Species vessel logbooks and cost-earnings data reports. The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for these collections. The data collected supports management of Atlantic HMS fisheries, including catch and effort data, economic impacts, and compliance with domestic and international obligations. The notice invites public and federal agency comments on the proposed information collection.

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