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OMB Control No:
0648-0593
ICR Reference No:
201012-0648-013
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201003-0648-006
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
NMFS Observer Programs Information That Can Be Gathered Only Through Questions
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/15/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/15/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2012
09/30/2012
09/30/2012
Responses
20,643
0
18,394
Time Burden (Hours)
26,172
0
23,680
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,163
0
1,000
Abstract:
In 2011, fisheries management changes will increase observer coverage in the Northwest Region, which necessitates an increase in burden hour estimates for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control No. 0648-0593. The additional burden hours comes from additional trips that will be observed by the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program (WCGOP). The revised estimate of the burden minutes per observed trip (current and sector trips) is the total burden for all information collections divided by the number of observed trips (all trips will be observed). In addition, one additional question will be asked: What first receiver (dealer) are you delivering to? This question is the same as Dealers name if the catch is not sold immediately after arrival in port which is already included in the OMB Control No. 0648-0593. Additional burden hours per trip were not needed to incorporate this question as there is a reduction of burden hours due to two questions no longer being asked of the limited entry trawl fleet: Did you receive your selection letter? and Will you be fishing during the specified period?. Thus, the overall burden for OMB Control No. 0648-0593 will change from the currently approved 23,680 to 25,561 with the addition of 1,881 hours and responses, from 18,394 to 20,294, based on the absolute difference of 1,900 trips. Reporting/recordkeeping costs will increase from the currently approved $1,000 to $1,136.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 1531-1544
Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973
US Code:
16 USC 31
Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Final or interim final rulemaking
75 FR 78344
12/15/2010
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 9387
03/04/2009
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 38393
08/03/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
11
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Alaska Marine Mammal Observer program
NA, NA
Data release form
,
Fishermen's comment card
At-Sea Hake Observer Program (Northwest)
NA, NA
Safety checklist
,
Fishermen's Data Request Form
Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Shrimp Observer Program
NA, NA, NA, NA
Observer notification form_reef fish
,
Observer notification form_shripm
,
Reef fish and shrimp safety checklist
,
Reef fish and shrimp observer evaluation form
North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program
NA, NA, NA, NA
Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form
,
Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Card Follow-up Form
,
Safety checklist
,
Tagged Fish and Crab Form
Northeast Fisheries Observer Program (forms all/mostly completed by fishermen at end)
NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA
Beach Sein Gear/Beach Anchored Gillnet Gear Characteristics
,
Beach seine/beach anchored gillnet haul log
,
Carch composition log
,
Catch Estimation Worksheet
,
Clam/quohog dredge gear characteristics log
,
Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log
,
Clam/Quohog dredge off-watch haul log
,
Crustacean Sample Log
,
Gillnet Characteristics Log
,
Gillnet haul log
,
Individual Animal Log
,
Length Frequency Log
,
Lobster, crab and fish pot gear characteristics
,
Lobster, crab and fish pot haul log
,
Longline gear characteristics log
,
Longline haul log
,
Marine mammal biological sample log
,
Marine mammal/sea turtle/sea bird incidental take log
,
Pair and single midwater gear characteristics log
,
Pair and single midwater haul log
,
Protected species sighting log
,
Purse seine gear characteristics log
,
Purse Seine Set Log
,
Scallop dredge gear characteristics log
,
Scallop dredge haul log
,
Scallop dredge off-watch haul log
,
Scallop trawl gear characteristics log
,
Scallop trawl haul log
,
Scallop trawl off-watch haul log
,
Sea turtle biological sample log
,
Trawl gear characteristics log
,
Trawl haul log
,
Twin trawl haul log
,
Data release form
,
Fishermen's Comment Card
,
Fishermen's Comment Log
,
NEFOP captain interview form
,
Pre-Deployment Safety Checklist
,
Safety checklist
,
Vessel and Trip Information Log
,
Vessel reimbursement form
,
NMFS Fishery Observer Program Discard log
Pacific Islands Region Observer Program
NA, NA, NA, NA, NA
Placement meeting questions and checklist
,
Post cruise observer evaluation
,
Longline Gear Configuration
,
Longline trip expenditures for American Samoa
,
Longline trip expenditures for Hawaiian Islands
Southeast Pelagic Observer Program
NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA
Observer Notification Form
,
Safety checklist
,
Observer evaluation form
,
Reimbursement for for assistance with bluefin tuna samplin
,
Reimbursement for equipment expenses
,
Reimbursement for insurance expenses
Southeast Shark Fishery Observer Program
NA, NA, NA, NA
Observer notification form
,
Safety checklist
,
Reimbursement form
,
Observer evaluation form
Southwest Region Observer Program - Funded
NA, NA
Safety checklist
,
Drift gillnet trip expenditure form
Southwest Region Observer Program - currently unfunded but requesting burden approval
NA, NA
Safety checklist
,
Drift gillnet trip expense form
WCGOP: West Coast Groundfish Observer Program
NA, NA
Safety checklist
,
Fishermen's data request form
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
20,643
18,394
0
2,249
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
26,172
23,680
0
2,492
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,163
1,000
0
163
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:
The additional burden hours comes from additional trips that will be observed by the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program (WCGOP). The revised estimate of the burden minutes per observed trip (current and sector trips) is the total burden for all information collections divided by the number of observed trips (all trips will be observed).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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:
Rita Curtis 3017132328
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:
11/03/2010
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