Federal Register #0648-0580

NOAA Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Vessel Speed Restrictions and Diver Safety

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding information collection activities supporting marine conservation and diver safety: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Sub-agencies: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of products or services - Information Collections Requested: - Vessel Speed Restrictions Information Collection - Requires vessel operators to submit logbook entries when deviating from speed limits intended to protect North Atlantic right whales - Includes voluntary surveys and focus groups to assess compliance and cooperation with speed reduction efforts - Supports outreach and conservation compliance - NOAA Diving Program Information Collection - Requires NOAA divers to submit medical and proficiency documentation to maintain authorization and ensure safety compliance - Notable Requirements: - Focus on data collection for regulatory compliance, conservation, and safety - No acquisition of goods or services; no part numbers or quantities for products - No contract value or competition, as this is a public comment and information collection notice

Description

The Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are seeking public comments on the implementation of vessel speed restrictions aimed at reducing ship collisions with endangered North Atlantic Right Whales. This information collection includes mandatory logbook entries for vessels deviating from speed limits for safety and voluntary surveys of vessel operators to assess compliance and cooperation with speed reduction efforts. The data collected will help develop effective outreach to improve compliance and support conservation efforts. Comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection.

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