Dam Owner Survey to Support (DOSS) Management of Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Dam Owner Supporting Statement 02-11-11 Part A rev.pdf Supporting Statement A	2011-03-15
Dam Owner Supporting Statement 02-11-11 Part B.pdf Supporting Statement B	2011-02-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
196176	Dam Owners' Survey - three or more dams Other-Introductory letter	New
196175	Dam Owners' Survey - two or fewer dams Other-introductory letter	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0630	ICR Reference No: 201102-0648-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Dam Owner Survey to Support (DOSS) Management of Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/03/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/15/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	109	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	23	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In 2009, Atlantic salmon from the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (GOM DPS), ranging from the Androscoggin River in South Central Maine to the Dennys River in Eastern Maine, were listed as Endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) (74 FR 29344, June 19, 2009). Dams were identified in the listing as a significant threat to the species survival and recovery. In order for recovery to occur, Atlantic salmon must have access to sufficient adult spawning habitat and juvenile rearing habitat to support the continued existence of a recovered salmon population. In furtherance of recovery, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to conduct a survey of dam owners.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq. Name of Law: Endangered Species 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:
	75 FR 72787	11/26/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 13601	03/14/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Dam Owners' Survey - three or more dams	NA	Dam Owners' Survey - NOAA Database Update
Dam Owners' Survey - two or fewer dams	NA	Survey of Dam Owners - NOAA Database Update

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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	109	0	0	109	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	23	0	0	23	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $57,000

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]? 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

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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: 03/15/2011

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