Federal Register #06480673

NOAA Seeks Comment on American Lobster Trap Transfer Program Information Collection

This notice from the Department of Commerce (NOAA) seeks public comment on an information collection request for the American Lobster-Annual Trap Transfer Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement action. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of application forms from Federal lobster permit holders wishing to transfer trap allocations in designated management areas (Areas 2, 3, Outer Cape Cod) - Both sellers and buyers must sign the application form - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The program is designed to reduce fishing effort and increase economic flexibility for the lobster industry - Revised allocations take effect at the start of the next Federal lobster fishing year - The information collection is regulatory, not a purchase of goods or services

Description

This notice announces the submission of a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, related to the American Lobster-Annual Trap Transfer Program. The program is intended to foster economic flexibility for the lobster industry while reducing fishing effort on the American lobster resource. The collection involves application forms from lobster permit holders who wish to transfer trap allocation during a 2-month period each year. The revised allocations become effective at the start of the following Federal lobster fishing year.

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