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OMB Control No:
0648-0084
ICR Reference No:
201608-0648-008
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201304-0648-011
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Basic Requirements for Special Exemption Permits and Authorizations to Take, Import, and Export Marine Mammals, Threatened and Endangered Species, and for Maintaining a Captive
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:
12/22/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/18/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2016
Responses
991
0
971
Time Burden (Hours)
7,245
0
7,730
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,000
0
2,000
Abstract:
The information in this collection will be used to determine whether a proposed activity is consistent with the requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Fur Seal Act, and Endangered Species Act for issuance of permits and authorizations for research, enhancement, photography, and public display. Reports on activities are also required. Respondents will be researchers, photographers, other members of the general public, and holders of marine mammals in public display facilities.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 31
Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972
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:
81 FR 13341
03/14/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 55180
08/18/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Amendments to existing permits and authorizations
Permit and Authorization Applications
NA, NA, NA
General authorization permit application
,
MMPA Research and enhancement permit application
,
ESA Research and Enhancement Application and Instructions
Recordkeeping associated with Reports to existing permits and authorizations and for public display inventory
Reports to existing permits and authorizations and for public display inventory
NA, NOAA 89-880
Person/Holder Facility Sheet
,
Marine mammal data sheet
Retain or transfer rehabilitated animals
NA
Marine mammal transfer/transport notification
Scientific reserach and enhancement for parts only
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
991
971
0
5
15
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
7,245
7,730
0
100
-585
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,000
2,000
0
5
-1,005
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Program Changes: We added a new application for persons only importing/exporting parts, which is a type of scientific research and enhancement permit (SR/EN) that requires less information because no live animals are involved. The estimated burden hours for this collection are 20, with a total of 100, corroborated by input from parts permit holders. The separation of the SR/EN parts permit application (20 hours) from the SR/EN applications for live animals (50 hours) resulted in a net decrease of 250 hours. We also estimate the number of burden hours for filling out a parts permit report (10 hours) is slightly less than for permits involving live animals (12 hours) because the parts permit requires less information on the effects of the activities but requires a detailed inventory of the samples. This results in a net decrease of 60 hours. Adjustments: We separated marine mammal permit applications from ESA-listed fish and sea turtle applications, but we expect the number of burden hours to be the same for those (50) and therefore they are lumped in our analysis. SR/EN Permits (total) – The total number of SR/EN permits is estimated the same (45) per year, which is slightly higher than averaged over the past 3 years, but allows for years in which certain batched permits expire and are all submitted in the same year. Generally, we do not anticipate large increases or decreases in the number of applications received each year, as permits are valid for a 5-year period. The number of permits expiring and the number of new applications received are usually similar in number each year except in years when large batches expire at the same time. Public Display – No change in the number of public display holders (215). There is no related permit application burden for simply maintaining animals on public display; public display facilities are not required to apply for permits unless they are importing or collecting marine mammals from the wild. There are very few such applications (no change in number of applications). The burden hours for public display inventory reporting and record keeping have not changed. Photography Permits – No changes to photography permit application, reporting, or record keeping. General Authorization – No changes to General Authorization application, reporting, or record keeping. Amendments/Modifications to Existing Permits and Authorizations: There was a decrease in the average number of major amendments received annually (from 30 to 20 [-10] resulting in 350 fewer hours), an increase in the average number of minor amendments received annually (from 125 to 155, resulting in 90 additional hours), and a decrease in the number of hours required to complete GA changes (from 3 to 2 hours, resulting in 15 fewer hours for GA changes). Total net adjustments: Twenty more responses and 275 fewer hours. In 2016, we programmed APPS to allow us to further distinguish minor amendments to include those requiring a fully amended permit v. those that only require an authorization letter, which takes less time. Thus, for the next submission in 2019, we will have more refined data.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$440,775
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:
Amy Sloan 3017132289 ext. 136
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:
08/18/2016
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