The Department of Commerce has announced it will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request involves gathering information for the Coastal Ocean Program Grants Proposal Application, which includes forms and reports related to managing coastal ecosystems. The public is invited to comment on this information collection to help reduce unnecessary burdens. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of the notice date, and details can be found on the website reginfo.gov.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of America's oceans want to gather ideas from people on how to keep the ocean healthy, and they want everyone to help make it easier to share these ideas. But they did not say show how they would pick the best ideas or if the way they choose is fair.