SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF HURRICANE SANDY ON THE COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHING INDUSTRIES OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Social and economic impacts of Hurrican Sandy on the commerical and recreational fisheries of NY and NJ - survey Form	New
SEIH SS Part B 111813 rev.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-11-23
SEIH SS Part A 111813 rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-11-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209344	Social and economic impacts of Hurrican Sandy on the commerical and recreational fisheries of NY and NJ - survey Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0686	ICR Reference No: 201311-0648-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF HURRICANE SANDY ON THE COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHING INDUSTRIES OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 12/26/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/25/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	921	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	384	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Hurricane Sandy, considered the second most costly storm in the history of the United States, struck New Jersey and New York on October 29, 2012 significantly impacting the fishing industries in these states. Hurricane Sandy generated so much damage and disruption to coastal fishing communities that it was formally considered a 'fishery resource disaster.' Restoring both the commercial and recreational fishing sectors is critical to rebuilding the economic base of these states. The Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Social Sciences Branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service, located in Woods Hole, MA, intends to perform a survey among participants in the commercial and recreational fishing industry in New York and New Jersey affected by Hurricane Sandy. The survey will collect data on commercial and for hire fishermen, bait and tackle stores, seafood dealers, marinas and aquaculture facilities. The purpose of this study is to understand how Hurricane Sandy affected the commercial and recreational fishing industries. The survey is intended to identify long term impacts and impediments to recovery. This data collection provides essential information on the current condition of the fishing industries in these states that can be used both to improve future responses to disasters and in fishery management actions in the Northeastern United States. This information will increase the agency's knowledge of the compounding effects of natural disasters and changes in fisheries regulations in order to improve fisheries management. SSB will use the data collected in this survey to create a one year post-impact baseline.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4371 et seq. Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
  

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:
	78 FR 52761	08/26/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 70267	11/25/2013
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
Social and economic impacts of Hurrican Sandy on the commerical and recreational fisheries of NY and NJ - survey	NA	Social and economic impacts of Hurrican Sandy on the commerical and recreational fisheries of NY and NJ

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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	921	0	0	921	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	384	0	0	384	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: $145,000

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: 11/25/2013

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