[Federal Register: March 10, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 47)] [Notices] [Page 12706] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr10mr08-29] [[Page 12706]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Deep Seabed Mining Regulations for Exploration Licenses AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: 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 collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Helen Farr, 301-713-3155, ext. 175 or Helen.Farr@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NOAA's regulations at 15 CFR 970 govern the issuing and monitoring of exploration licenses under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. Any persons seeking a license must submit certain information that allows NOAA to ensure the applicant meets the standards of the Act. Persons with licenses are required to conduct monitoring and make reports, and they may request revisions, transfers, or extensions of licenses. II. Method of Collection Paper submissions are used; however, applicants are encouraged to submit supporting documentation electronically when feasible. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648-0145. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2. Estimated Time per Response: 2,000-4,000 hours per application (no applications are expected); 250 hours per renewal of application (1 application is expected to be renewed); and 20 hours per report (2 reports are expected). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 290. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $700. 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: March 5, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8-4634 Filed 3-7-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-08-P