CRE commented to NOAA/NMFS on this Information Collection Request (“ICR”) before NOAA/NMFS submitted it to OMB for review and approval. NOAA/NMFS’ response in its ICR Supporting Statement to OMB generally agrees with CRE’s comments. For example,NOAA/NMFS agree with CRE that they will have to conduct a new ICR burden analysis and review if and when they propose rules for MMPA takes by oil and gas seismic in the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA/NMFS agree with CRE that they will have to conduct a new ICR burden analysis and review if and when they require companies to comply with NOAA/NMFS’ draft Acoustic Guidance. NOAA/NMFS agree with CRE that they have to comply with Information Quality Act Guidelines in their development of new Acoustic Guidance. Based on our understanding of NOAA/NMFS’ response to CRE’s comments, CRE does not oppose this ICR.
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