International Dolphin Conservation Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Vessel Operator Permit application Form and Instruction	Modified
Vessel permit application Form and Instruction	Modified
0387 SS v2.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-06-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4424	Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements	Modified
199907	Notification of purse seine closure period	Modified
189449	School collection of tuna samples Instruction	Removed
181594	Documentary evidence requests by Administrator	Modified
181593	Monthly tuna receiving reports	Modified
181592	Monthly tuna storage removal reports	Modified
181591	Tuna tracking form	Modified
181590	Arrival notification	Modified
181589	Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag	Modified
181588	Vessel register annual notification	Modified
181587	Dolphin mortality limit request	Modified
181586	Experimental fishing permit applications and reports	Modified
181585	Modified net notification	Modified
181584	Change in permit operator notification	Modified
181583	Vessel departure notification	Modified
181581	Vessel Operator Permit application Form and Instruction	Modified
181580	Vessel permit application Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0387	ICR Reference No: 201201-0648-014
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201110-0648-017
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: International Dolphin Conservation Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/21/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/30/2012
Terms of Clearance: Permits will be transitioned to National Permit System within 18 months, with ability to submit online.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2012
Responses	491	0	593
Time Burden (Hours)	350	0	411
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,465	0	1,399

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Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects information to implement the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (Act). The Act allows entry of yellowfin tuna into the United States, under specific conditions, from nations in the Program that would otherwise be under embargo. The Act also allows U.S. fishing vessels to participate in the yellowfin tuna fishery in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean on terms equivalent with the vessels of other nations. NOAA collects information to allow tracking and verification of "dolphin safe" and "non-dolphin safe" tuna products from catch through the U.S. market.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 31 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:
	76 FR 51943	08/19/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 4541	01/30/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 16

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Arrival notification
Monthly tuna receiving reports
Vessel register annual notification
Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag
Vessel Operator Permit application	NA	International Dolphin Conservation Program Vessel Operator Permit
Dolphin mortality limit request
Experimental fishing permit applications and reports
Documentary evidence requests by Administrator
School collection of tuna samples
Notification of purse seine closure period
Modified net notification
Monthly tuna storage removal reports
Vessel permit application	NA	International Dolphin Conservation Program vessel permit application
Tuna tracking form
Vessel departure notification
Change in permit operator notification
Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements

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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	491	593	0	-150	48	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	350	411	0	-75	14	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,465	1,399	0	-350	3,416	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: Program Change: Removal of 150 respondents and responses, 75 hours and $350 in recordkeeping/reporting costs associated with a 2009 project for student assistance with the Tuna Tracking and Verification Program, now ended (2009 change request). Adjustments: 1. Subtraction of $30 from closure period notification cost, as an incorrect unit Fax cost had been used originally (2011 change request). 2. Addition of $3,000 (15 x $200 vessel application fee): this fee was in effect previously, but had not been counted in respondent costs. Adjustments resulting in a net increased burden and/or reflecting overall increased vessel activity equal an increase of 23 respondents, 48 responses, 14 hours and $446. Net adjustments: increase of 23 respondents, 48 responses, 14 hours and $3,416.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $150,494

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]? 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: 01/30/2012

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