18 Jul 2025
📊NOAA Requests Comments on Southeast Region Logbook Forms
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region Logbook Family of Forms
Summary
The Department of Commerce seeks public comment on a necessary information collection for the Southeast Region Logbook Forms regarding fisheries. This process, mandated under federal law, involves commercial and recreational fishery data collection to assess fishing impact and management. Comments are invited to refine the collection requirements before submission for OMB review.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation outlines mandatory reporting requirements for businesses in fishing industries under NOAA's jurisdiction, necessitating compliance with information collection processes that may incur costs. This has significant implications for business operations and resource allocation.