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OMB Control No:
0648-0240
ICR Reference No:
201812-0648-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201512-0648-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Surfclam /Ocean Quahog Individual Transfer Quota (ITQ) Administration
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/06/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/12/2018
Terms of Clearance:
The previous terms of clearance remain in effect. OMB notes that the agency is currently re-evaluating ITQ data elements and that this collection may be revised. OMB requests that the agency provide justification for data elements required in the ITQ ownership form during the next revision or extension request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2019
Responses
7,276
0
7,395
Time Burden (Hours)
2,472
0
2,538
Cost Burden (Dollars)
111,756
0
111,763
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. This is a resubmission of this request with the final rule. No changes have been made to the original request.
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:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 38131
08/03/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 63629
12/11/2018
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
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
7,276
7,395
0
0
-119
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,472
2,538
0
0
-66
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
111,756
111,763
0
0
-7
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Program Changes There have been no program changes since the approval of the revision in January 2016. Adjustments There have been small adjustments based on the last three years’ respondents, responses and hours. Please see the Table in A.12.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,742
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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:
12/12/2018
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