Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Observer Notification Requirements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Tuna Vessel Observer Notification Requirements Form and Instruction	Modified
Charter/headboat observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
Commercial shark fishery vessels not included in research or gillnet sampling Form and Instruction	New
Shark gillnet fishery observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
Shark research fishery observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
Swordfish vessel observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
0374 ss ren 090508 part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-09-23
0374 ss ren 090508rev_part_a.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-09-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4400	Tuna Vessel Observer Notification Requirements Form and Instruction	Modified
186238	Charter/headboat observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
186217	Commercial shark fishery vessels not included in research or gillnet sampling Form and Instruction	New
186216	Shark gillnet fishery observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
186215	Shark research fishery observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New
186214	Swordfish vessel observer notification requirements Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0374	ICR Reference No: 200808-0648-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200506-0648-012
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Observer Notification Requirements
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: 03/06/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/24/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2009
Responses	4,829	0	8,520
Time Burden (Hours)	160	0	282
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,415	0	4,000

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Abstract: Under current regulations NMFS may select for observer coverage any fishing trip by a vessel that has a permit for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS). NMFS will advise vessel owners in writing when their vessels have been selected. The owners of those vessels are then required to notify NMFS before commencing any fishing trip for Atlantic HMS. Such notification allows NMFS to arrange for observer placements and assignments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 971 et seq. Name of Law: Atlantic Tunas Convention 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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 18781	04/07/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 55030	09/24/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Shark research fishery observer notification requirements	NA	Observer notification form
Shark gillnet fishery observer notification requirements	NA	Observer notification form
Commercial shark fishery vessels not included in research or gillnet sampling	NA	Observer notification form
Swordfish vessel observer notification requirements	NA	Observer notification form
Charter/headboat observer notification requirements	NA	Observer notification form
Tuna Vessel Observer Notification Requirements	NA	Observer notification form

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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	4,829	8,520	0	247	-3,938	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	160	282	0	8	-130	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,415	4,000	0	124	-1,709	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: There is a net decrease in hours and costs. Adjustments downward reflect the current number of vessels, which has declined in recent years. However, the net decrease includes the effect of increases in burden and costs, due to percentage of vessels selected for certain swordfish and shark fisheries, based on new requirements. Response times are unchanged. Note: the decrease in cost shown in ROCIS is based on the rounded off current cost; the exact current cost is $4,260, not $4,000.

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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]? 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: 09/24/2008

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