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Federal Register #0648-0314

NOAA Information Collection Notice for Fishery Management Council Member Designation and State Authority Reinstatement

Buyer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Posted

September 22, 2026

Identifier

0648-0314

NOAA, part of the Department of Commerce, has issued a notice regarding information collection for Fishery Management Council Member designation and State Authority reinstatement. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Information collection related to Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act compliance - Focuses on Council member appointments and state authority over managed fisheries - Requirements: - Mandatory annual reporting by state, local, or tribal governments - Public comment sought to assess and minimize reporting burden - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is not a procurement or solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services requested; pertains only to information collection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ensures statutory compliance for Council membership and state authority - Annual review of information collection activities

Description

This notice announces the submission of information collection activities to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The collections pertain to the designation of Fishery Management Council Members and the application for reinstatement of State Authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The information collected is used to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for Council membership and state authority over managed fisheries. The notice invites public comments on the proposed and continuing information collections.

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