🌊NOAA's Information Collection for Marine Mammal Protection Act
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Applications and Reporting Requirements for the Incidental Take of Marine Mammals by Specified Activities (Other Than Commercial Fishing Operations) Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Summary
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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This notice outlines the regulatory requirements for businesses engaging in activities that may incidentally take marine mammals. The requirement for comment submissions and the extensive documentation needed for authorizations indicate a compliance burden. Businesses must allocate resources for impact assessments and reporting, suggesting direct operational and financial impacts.