The Department of Commerce is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending the information collection related to the Alaska Region Permit Family of Forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves permits required for groundfish fishing activities in Alaska, including the Federal Fisheries Permit (FFP), Federal Processor Permit (FPP), and Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). The permits are necessary for fisheries management, regulatory compliance, and to support projects that help both the fishing industry and the environment. Public comments on this proposal are invited for an additional 30 days.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Commerce wants to keep collecting forms that people need for fishing in Alaska. They want to make sure fishing rules are followed and protect the ocean, and they also want to hear what people think about this plan.