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OMB Control No:
0648-0240
ICR Reference No:
201407-0648-009
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201303-0648-012
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Northeast Region Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transfer Quota (ITQ) Administration
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
08/08/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/07/2014
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2015
Responses
6,932
0
6,932
Time Burden (Hours)
2,433
0
2,433
Cost Burden (Dollars)
111,346
0
111,346
Abstract:
Federally permitted fishing vessels participating in the Atlantic surfclam or ocean quahog individual transferable quota (ITQ) fishery in the Northeast Region of the U.S. are subject to certain information collection requirements in order for NMFS to process requests for the transfer of surfclam or ocean quahog quota shares or authorization to shuck surfclams or ocean quahogs at sea. Per RIN 0648-BD64, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is requesting a revision of OMB Control No. 0648-0240 to continue management of the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This revision would enable NMFS to collect additional information about individual transferable quota (ITQ) allocation holders to aid the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council in developing an excessive shares cap in this fishery.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act as amended in 2006
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
0648-BD64
Proposed rulemaking
79 FR 46233
08/07/2014
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
10
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application to Shuck Surf Clams/Ocean Quahogs at Sea
NA
Application to Shuck Surfclams/Ocean Quahogs at Sea
ITQ Ownership Form - new entrant
NA
ITQ Ownership Form
ITQ Ownership Form - renewal
NA
ITQ Ownership Form
ITQ Transfer Request Form
NA
Request for Atlantic Surfclam or Ocean Quahog ITQ Allocation or Cage Tag Transfer
ITQ permit application
NA
ITQ Permit Application
Protocol - Create and maintain a written onboard lot segregation plan
Protocol - compile and submit laboratory test results
Protocol - maintain and submit harvest records
Protocol - provide notification prior to unloading
Protocol - submission of concurrence from state of landing
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Program Changes The proposed addition of the ITQ permit application and the ITQ ownership form would increase the estimated annual burden of this collection by 378 responses, 97 hours, and $186. Adjustments The burden estimate for the current aspects of this collection has been adjusted based on updated information. Using data for the most resent 3 year period, the average number of responses to the ITQ transfer form increased by 85 additional responses, annually. Accounting for these additional responses, plus adjusting for recent changes in cost of first-class postage, resulted in estimated increases of 85 responses, 8 hours and $232 (rounded down to $231 in ROCIS).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$3,575
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:
Douglas Potts 978 281-9341
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:
08/07/2014
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