International Dolphin Conservation Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application for IMO number and exemption application Form	New
Vessel Operator Permit application Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Vessel permit application Form and Instruction	Unchanged
0387 SS BE99 090815_rev 102015.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-10-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4424	Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements	Unchanged
218645	Application for IMO number and exemption application Form	New
209842	Force majeure exemption request	Unchanged
199907	Notification of purse seine closure period	Unchanged
181594	Documentary evidence requests by Administrator	Unchanged
181593	Monthly tuna receiving reports Instruction	Unchanged
181592	Monthly tuna storage removal reports Instruction	Unchanged
181591	Tuna tracking form	Unchanged
181590	Arrival notification	Unchanged
181589	Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag	Unchanged
181588	Vessel register annual notification	Unchanged
181587	Dolphin mortality limit request	Unchanged
181586	Experimental fishing permit applications and reports	Unchanged
181585	Modified net notification	Unchanged
181584	Change in permit operator notification	Unchanged
181583	Vessel departure notification	Unchanged
181581	Vessel Operator Permit application Form and Instruction	Unchanged
181580	Vessel permit application Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0387	ICR Reference No: 201510-0648-011
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201505-0648-007
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: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 12/17/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/17/2015
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	08/31/2018	08/31/2018	08/31/2018
Responses	318	0	318
Time Burden (Hours)	180	0	180
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,572	0	4,572

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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 (U.S.), under specific conditions, from nations in the International Dolphin Conservation 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. Per proposed rule 0648-BE99, the one-time requirement for an IMO number for certain vessels is being added.

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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:
0648-BE99	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 65683	10/27/2015

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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: 18

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Vessel permit application	NA	International Dolphin Conservation Program vessel permit application
Tuna tracking form
Application for IMO number and exemption application	NA	IMO Ship ID number request
Notification of purse seine closure period
Experimental fishing permit applications and reports
Modified net notification
Monthly tuna storage removal reports
Vessel departure notification
Change in permit operator notification
Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements
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, NA	International Dolphin Conservation Program Vessel Operator Permit ,   Operator permit application - online option
Dolphin mortality limit request
Documentary evidence requests by Administrator
Force majeure exemption request

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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: IMO number applications and exemption request add 6 responses, 3 hours and $6 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,060

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: 11/17/2015

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