North Atlantic Right Whale
Research and Management Activities
New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
08/11/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
253
0
111
0
0
0
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
is working on a project to identify and synthesize current North
Atlantic right whale (NARW) research and management activities
conducted by State and Federal government researchers, academic
institutions, and non-governmental organizations. This project
includes identification of mitigation efforts to avoid or limit
impacts from offshore wind development activities on NARWs. This
information will provide essential data and stakeholder feedback so
that BOEM managers and scientists are better able to predict,
mitigate, and monitor any potential conflicts between NARWs and
offshore wind development.
EO: EO
14008 Name/Subject of EO: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and
Abroad
This is a new information
collection request that collects information providing essential
data and stakeholder feedback to BOEM. The information collected
will be used by BOEM managers and scientists to better predict,
mitigate, and monitor any potential conflicts between North
Atlantic right whales and offshore wind development.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.