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OMB Control No:
0648-0272
ICR Reference No:
201109-0648-010
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201004-0648-006
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Individual Fishing Quotas for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in the Alaska Fisheries
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/20/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/20/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2011
Responses
24,798
0
49,547
Time Burden (Hours)
9,946
0
20,263
Cost Burden (Dollars)
13,486
0
38,446
Abstract:
The National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Alaska Region seeks to renew a collection of information for the continued management of the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for fixed-gear Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries off Alaska, as well as the Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program (CDQ) halibut fishery. The IFQ Program allocates annual total catch limits for the halibut and sablefish fisheries among individual fishermen and Gulf of Alaska non-profit organizations holding quota share (QS). The CDQ Halibut Program allocates annual total catch limits for the halibut fishery among individual CDQ fishermen. Fishermen are assigned QS for the fisheries, and then annually receive an IFQ and/or CDQ. Applications and reporting are required to manage and track the program.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 23993
04/29/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 64300
10/18/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
18
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Appeal letter re emergency medical transfer
Application for Eligibility to Receive QS/IFQ
NA
Application for eligibility to receive GS/IFQ
Application for Registered Buyer Permit
NA
Application for registered buyer permit
Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ including by Sweep-up
NA, NA
Application for transfer of QS/IFQ by self-sweep-up
,
Application for transfer of QS/IFQ
Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ to or from a Community Quota Entity (CQE)
NA
Application to transfer IFQ/QS to or from a CQE
Application for replacement of certificates, permits, or licenses
NA
Application for replacement of certificates or permits
Application to Become a Community Quota Entity (CQE)
NA
Application to become a Community Quota Entity
Approval of Transfer from governing body of the eligible community
CQE Annual Report
Dockside Sales Receipt
Emergency medical transfer form
NA
Application for emergency medical transfer of IFQ
IFQ Administrative Waiver
NA
IFQ/CDQ Administrative Waiver
IFQ Departure Report
NA
IFQ Departure Report - worksheet
IFQ/CDQ hired master permit
NA
Application for IFQ/CDQ Hired Master Permit
Letter of Appeal
Prior Notice of Landing
NA
Prior Notice of Landing Report to be completed by NMFS personnel only
QS Holder Form: Identification of Ownership Interest
NA
QS Holder: Identification of ownership interest
QS/IFQ Designated Beneficiary Form
NA
QS/IFQ designated beneficiary form
Registered Buyer Landing Report (electronic/backup manual)
Temporary military transfer application form
NA
Application for temporary military transfer of IFQ
Temporary military transfer letter of appeal
Transshipment Authorization
NA
Record of IFQ/CDQ Transshipment Authorization - completed by Law Enforcement
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
24,798
49,547
0
-62
-24,687
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
9,946
20,263
0
-828
-9,489
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
13,486
38,446
0
-3,083
-21,877
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Program changes: removal of duplicative forms/information collections and changes to notarization requirements Total net changes (decreases) due to program changes: 62 responses, 828 hours, $40,700 in personnel costs and $3,083 in miscellaneous costs. Adjustments are necessary due to differences in numbers of respondents, in miscellaneous costs, and response times: Total net changes due to adjustments (decreases): 24,687 responses, 9,489 hours, of $240,350 in personnel costs and 21,877 in miscellaneous costs. Total net changes in the entire collection: 784 fewer unduplicated respondents, 24,749 fewer responses, 10,317 fewer hours, $281,050 less in personnel costs and $24,960 less in miscellaneous costs.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$108,100
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Patsy Bearden 907 586-7008
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
10/20/2011