Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Vessel Information Family of Forms

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application for IMO Number Form	New
WCPFC Area Endorsement Application Form and Instruction	Modified
Foreign EEZ form Form and Instruction	Modified
0595 SS (BE84) 051515.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-05-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
216645	Application for IMO Number Form	New
185817	WCPFC Area Endorsement Application Form and Instruction	Modified
185816	Foreign EEZ form Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0595	ICR Reference No: 201505-0648-009
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201211-0648-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Vessel Information Family of Forms
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/08/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/07/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2016
Responses	63	0	63
Time Burden (Hours)	69	0	69
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,227	0	1,227

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Abstract: United States (U.S.) vessels fishing for highly migratory species in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries (WCPF) Convention Area (excepting U.S. waters) are required to submit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service information about the vessels and related information. The information is used by NOAA and the WCPF Commission to ensure compliance with conservation and management measures, and is needed in order for the U.S. to comply with its obligations under the WCPF Convention. A proposed rule, RIN 0648-BE84, will add the requirement for certain classes of vessels to apply for an International Maritime Organization (IMO) number. This will be a one-time requirement, as the number will stay with the vessel throughout its life.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 479 505 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization AConvention Implementation Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-BE84	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 43694	07/23/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
WCPFC Area Endorsement Application	NA	Area Endorsement Application
Foreign EEZ form	NA	Foreign EEZ form
Application for IMO Number	NA	IMO application form

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This program change is necessary in order for the United States to comply with the recent decision of the Commission to require its members to ensure that IMO numbers are issued for all fishing vessels at least 100 GRT or GT in size that are authorized to fish for highly migratory species in waters beyond the jurisdiction of the flag State in the Convention Area. This addition to the information collection resulted in an increase of 4 responses, 2 hours and $4 in recordkeeping/reporting costs per year.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $134

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: 08/07/2015

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