Federal Register #2026-18177

OMB Approval Request for Economic Surveys of Greater Atlantic Region Fishing Businesses

NOAA, part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking OMB approval for a generic clearance to conduct economic surveys of commercial and charter fishing businesses in the Greater Atlantic Region. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Request for OMB approval to collect economic data via surveys - Focused on business costs for commercial and charter harvesting sectors in federally managed fisheries - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of economic surveys (no physical products or OEMs involved) - 220 respondents targeted, each completing a survey form - Unique Requirements: - Data collection supports fishery conservation and management - Survey results will inform performance assessments, impact analysis, and compliance with laws and policies - No procurement of goods or services; strictly information collection - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors mentioned, as this is not a product or service procurement

Description

This notice pertains to the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's request for OMB review and approval of a generic clearance for economic surveys related to federally managed fisheries in the Greater Atlantic Region. The survey aims to collect data on the costs of commercial fishing businesses. The information collected will be used to assess economic performance and impacts related to fishery conservation and management measures. The survey targets individuals, households, and for-profit businesses involved in commercial fishing.

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