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OMB Control No:
0648-0580
ICR Reference No:
200807-0648-013
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Implementation of Vessel Speed Restrictions to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions with North Atlantic Right Whales
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
10/20/2008
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/30/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/10/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2009
6 Months From Approved
Responses
3,047
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
254
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
As part of a final rulemaking (RIN 0648-AS36), NMFS is establishing vessel speed restrictions to reduce the threat of collisions with highly endangered North Atlantic right whales. The restrictions will apply at specific times and in specific locations along the U.S. eastern seaboard. However, NMFS is also providing an exception to the restrictions in poor weather or sea conditions. Ships' captains will be required to make an entry into the ship's Official Logbook when an exception is necessary. The logbook entry is expected to take less than five minutes; an estimated 254 hours for the entire U.S. east coast shipping industry, annually.
Emergency Justfication:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requests an emergency review of an information collection request for the provisions contained in a final rule to address the threat of ship collisions with North Atlantic right whales. This rule would implement speed restrictions of no more than 10 knots applying to all vessels 65 ft (19.8 m) or greater in overall length in certain locations and at certain times of the year along the east coast of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. The rule provides an exemption from the speed restrictions if a vessel is in an area where oceanographic, hydrographic and/or meteorological conditions severely restrict the maneuverability of the vessel. If a deviation from the ten-knot speed limit is necessary, the reasons for the deviation, the speed at which the vessel is operated, the latitude and longitude of the area, and the time and duration of such deviation shall be entered into the logbook of the vessel. This information collection would aid in enforcement of the rule. Without the approval of the information collection request for the measures within this rule, the NMFS could not provide an exemption for inclement conditions. To assure that the collection-of-information is cleared as close as possible to the publication of the final rule, we are requesting clearance of the collection-of-information request by October 20, 2008.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 1531-1543
Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
0648-AS36
Final or interim final rulemaking
73 FR 60173
10/10/2008
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Logbook entry when necessary to exceed speed limit
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
3,047
0
0
3,047
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
254
0
0
254
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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:
This is a new program.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Gregory Silber 301 713-2322
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:
10/10/2008
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