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OMB Control No:
0648-0309
ICR Reference No:
201204-0648-011
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200811-0648-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Scientific Research, Exempted Fishing, and Exempted Educational Activity Submissions
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:
08/10/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/24/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2012
Responses
258
0
182
Time Burden (Hours)
6,073
0
11,003
Cost Burden (Dollars)
388
0
262
Abstract:
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and its regulations do not generally affect scientific research activities conducted by a scientific research vessel. Persons planning to conduct such research are encouraged to submit a scientific research plan to ensure that the activities are considered research and not fishing. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research activity after its completion. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) may also grant exemptions from fishery regulations for educational or other activities (e.g., using non-regulation gear). The applications for these exemptions must be submitted, as well as reports on activities. Eligible researchers on board federally permitted fishing vessels that plan to temporarily possess fish in a manner not compliant with applicable fishing regulations for the purpose of collecting scientific data on catch may submit a request for a temporary possession letter of authorization. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research activity after its completion.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 3
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Managment 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:
77 FR 6784
02/09/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 30994
05/24/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
EFP reports
EFP requests
Exempted educational reports
Exempted educational requests
Scientific Research Plans
Scientific research reports
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
258
182
0
0
76
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,073
11,003
0
0
-4,930
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
388
262
0
0
126
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:
Adjustments: An increase in responses, plus adjusting response times down, per regional feedback, resulted in a net decrease in burden hours of 4,930: A decrease of 6,538 hours due to adjusted response time estimates, plus An increase of 1,608 hours due to the 76 additional responses. Both the added responses and increased postage costs contributed to an increase of $126 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$85,663
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:
Jason Blackburn 3017132341 ext. 132
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:
05/24/2012
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