The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on its information collection request related to the U.S. Caribbean Commercial Fishermen Census. This data collection, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, aims to gather information from fishermen in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to improve fishery management and meet legal requirements. The survey involves around 1,500 respondents, taking an average of 45 minutes each, and is conducted annually. Public comments can be submitted within 30 days, and further details can be accessed on the website www.reginfo.gov.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to ask fishermen in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands some questions to help take care of the fish and ocean. They're looking for people to tell them what they think about these questions and how everything will be kept private and safe.