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OMB Control No:
0648-0811
ICR Reference No:
202510-0648-003
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202308-0648-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
02/23/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2026
Responses
18
115
Time Burden (Hours)
15
182
Cost Burden (Dollars)
90
3,075
Abstract:
This is a renewal and revision of a previously approved collection for the Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program (PCTC Program). This collection contains ongoing information collection requirements submitted by participating harvesters and processors for the following forms: (1) Application for PCTC Program Cooperative Quota (CQ), (2) Application for Inter-Cooperative Transfer of CQ, (3) Application for Transfer of PCTC Program Quota Share (QS) for Processors, and (4) Notification of Intent to Process PCTC Program Pacific Cod. As part of this revision, NMFS is removing the following forms which are no longer needed: (1) Application for PCTC Program Quota Share (QS) and (2) Ninety-Day Transfer Window for Non-Exempt American Fisheries Act (AFA) License Limitation Program (LLP) holders. This revision also removes the formal appeal process for CQ allocations, as this was only used during implementation of the program. The PCTC Program is a limited access privilege program for the harvest of Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands trawl catcher vessel sector. This program is necessary to increase the value of fishery, minimize bycatch to the extent practicable, provide for the sustained participation of fishery-dependent communities, ensure the sustainability and viability of the resource, and promote safety and stability in the harvesting and processing sectors. This information collection contains the collection instruments necessary for NMFS to implement the PCTC Program and manage cooperative quota and quota share in this fishery.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
US Code:
16 USC 773c
Name of Law: Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982
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:
90 FR 33926
07/18/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 8440
02/23/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Appeals
Application for Inter-Cooperative Transfer of Cooperative Quota (CQ)
Application for Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Cooperative Quota
N/A
Application for Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Cooperative Quota
Application for Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Quota Share
NA
Application for Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Quota Share
Application for Transfer of Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Quota Share for Processors
N/A
Application for Transfer of Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Quota Share for Processors
Ninety-Day Transfer Window for Non-Exempt AFA LLP holders
Notification of Intent to Process PCTC Program Pacific Cod
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
18
115
0
-72
-25
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
15
182
0
-154
-13
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
90
3,075
0
-2,860
-125
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
NMFS is removing the following forms which are no longer needed: (1) Application for PCTC Program Quota Share (QS) and (2) Ninety-Day Transfer Window for Non-Exempt American Fisheries Act (AFA) License Limitation Program (LLP) holders. This revision also removes the formal appeal process for CQ allocations, as this was only used during implementation of the program. With the allowance of email submissions we have seen a decrease in respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$363,659
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Lis Henderson 907 266-1152
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:
02/23/2026
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