Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Fishermen's Comment Card

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Fishermen's Comment Card Form and Instruction	Modified
0536 ss ren 021009rev part A.pdf Supporting Statement A	2009-03-04
0536 ss ren 021209 part b.pdf Supporting Statement B	2009-02-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4650	Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Fishermen's Comment Card Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0536	ICR Reference No: 200902-0648-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200601-0648-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Fishermen's Comment Card
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: 07/22/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/06/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2009
Responses	1,248	0	1,040
Time Burden (Hours)	312	0	260
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Comment Card will help NEFOP assess observer performance, ensure higher data quality, help to detect fraud, and provide the fishermen with a direct line of communication to the program management. This is a tailored qualitative customer survey for fishermen having had observers on their vessels to provide direct feedback on observer performance to the National Marine Fisheries Service. This will be collected on a voluntary basis. The Fishermen's Comment Card is available to all fishermen who have had a certified Northeast Fisheries Observer Program observer onboard their vessel. The captain, owner, or crew member in charge may complete the survey. Postage is prepaid and self addressed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 and 403 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
   US Code: 16 USC 1361 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection 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 67134	11/13/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 9785	03/06/2009
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
Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Fishermen's Comment Card	NA	Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Fishermen's Comment Card

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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	1,248	1,040	0	0	208	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	312	260	0	0	52	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Because of an increased number of affected vessels, the estimated responses and hours have increased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,651

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)? No

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: 03/06/2009

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