Atlantic Sea Scallops Amendment 10 Data Collection

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGE TO 0648-0491.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2006-09-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4594	Atlantic Sea Scallops Amendment 10 Data Collection	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0491	ICR Reference No: 200609-0648-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200607-0648-011
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Atlantic Sea Scallops Amendment 10 Data Collection
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: 10/31/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/20/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2007	05/31/2007	05/31/2007
Responses	60,195	0	3,675
Time Burden (Hours)	2,617	0	375
Cost Burden (Dollars)	575,872	0	2,352

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Abstract: This change reflects the merging of 0648-0529, Atlantic Northeast Region Sea Scallop Framework 17 Adjustment, into 0648-0491, Atlantic Sea Scallops Amendment 10 Data Collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Atlantic Sea Scallops Amendment 10 Data Collection

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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	60,195	3,675	0	56,520	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,617	375	0	2,242	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	575,872	2,352	0	573,520	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In merging these two collections, a total of 396 vessels was added, with a corresponding burden of 56,520 responses, 2,242 hours, and costs of $573,520.

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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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 09/20/2006

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