Federal Register #2026-21379

NOAA Request to Extend South Pacific Tuna Act Information Collection

NOAA is seeking OMB review to extend an existing information collection required under the South Pacific Tuna Act. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); specific NOAA office is not identified. The request is for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). - Collection scope: Information from operators of U.S. purse seine vessels fishing under the South Pacific Treaty, including vessel license and registration applications, vessel monitoring system registration and maintenance information, and periodic catch and unloading reports. - Purpose and burden: Information supports U.S. Treaty obligations, fishery management, and enforcement. NOAA estimates 21 respondents and 222 total annual burden hours. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products or commercial services are being procured. - Notable requirements: The collection covers vessel monitoring system information and fishing activity reports. No specific equipment, part numbers, or quantities are listed.

Description

NOAA is seeking OMB review and approval to extend its existing information collection under the South Pacific Tuna Act. The collection covers vessel licensing and registration, catch and unloading reports, and related vessel monitoring system requirements for U.S. purse seine vessels fishing under the South Pacific Treaty. The information supports Treaty obligations and fishery management and enforcement. The notice invites public comments within 30 days of publication through reginfo.gov.

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