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OMB Control No:
0648-0387
ICR Reference No:
201201-0648-014
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201110-0648-017
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
International Dolphin Conservation Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
06/21/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/30/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Permits will be transitioned to National Permit System within 18 months, with ability to submit online.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2012
Responses
491
0
593
Time Burden (Hours)
350
0
411
Cost Burden (Dollars)
4,465
0
1,399
Abstract:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects information to implement the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (Act). The Act allows entry of yellowfin tuna into the United States, under specific conditions, from nations in the Program that would otherwise be under embargo. The Act also allows U.S. fishing vessels to participate in the yellowfin tuna fishery in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean on terms equivalent with the vessels of other nations. NOAA collects information to allow tracking and verification of "dolphin safe" and "non-dolphin safe" tuna products from catch through the U.S. market.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 31
Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act
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 51943
08/19/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 4541
01/30/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
16
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Arrival notification
Change in permit operator notification
Documentary evidence requests by Administrator
Dolphin mortality limit request
Experimental fishing permit applications and reports
Modified net notification
Monthly tuna receiving reports
Monthly tuna storage removal reports
Notification of purse seine closure period
Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag
School collection of tuna samples
Tuna tracking form
Vessel Operator Permit application
NA
International Dolphin Conservation Program Vessel Operator Permit
Vessel departure notification
Vessel permit application
NA
International Dolphin Conservation Program vessel permit application
Vessel register annual notification
Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements
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
491
593
0
-150
48
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
350
411
0
-75
14
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
4,465
1,399
0
-350
3,416
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 Change: Removal of 150 respondents and responses, 75 hours and $350 in recordkeeping/reporting costs associated with a 2009 project for student assistance with the Tuna Tracking and Verification Program, now ended (2009 change request). Adjustments: 1. Subtraction of $30 from closure period notification cost, as an incorrect unit Fax cost had been used originally (2011 change request). 2. Addition of $3,000 (15 x $200 vessel application fee): this fee was in effect previously, but had not been counted in respondent costs. Adjustments resulting in a net increased burden and/or reflecting overall increased vessel activity equal an increase of 23 respondents, 48 responses, 14 hours and $446. Net adjustments: increase of 23 respondents, 48 responses, 14 hours and $3,416.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$150,494
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:
Sarah Wilkin 562 980-3230
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:
01/30/2012
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