82 FR 122 pgs. 29038-29039 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Prohibited Species Donation (PSD) Program
Type: NOTICEVolume: 82Number: 122Pages: 29038 - 29039
Pages: 29038, 29039FR document: [FR Doc. 2017-13336 Filed 6-26-17; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Prohibited Species Donation (PSD) Program
AGENCY:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
[top] The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information
DATES:
Written comments must be submitted on or before August 28, 2017.
ADDRESSES:
Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at pracomments@doc.gov ).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Megan Mackey, (907) 586-7228.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension of an approved information collection.
The prohibited species donation (PSD) program for salmon and halibut has effectively reduced regulatory discard of salmon and halibut by allowing fish that would otherwise be discarded to be donated to needy individuals through tax-exempt organizations. Vessels and processing plants participating in the PSD program voluntarily retain and process salmon and halibut bycatch. An authorized, tax-exempt distributor, chosen by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is responsible for monitoring retention and processing of fish donated by vessels and processors. The authorized distributor also coordinates processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of salmon and halibut. The PSD program requires an information collection so that NMFS can monitor the authorized distributors' ability to effectively supervise program participants and ensure that donated fish are properly processed, stored, and distributed.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents submit their application to become an authorized distributor by email (with attachments) or U.S. mail in the form of a letter.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0316.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection).
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
Estimated Time per Response: Application to be a NMFS Authorized Distributor, 13 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 13 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: June 21, 2017.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-13336 Filed 6-26-17; 8:45 am]
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