Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop Transfers Form and Instruction	Modified
Request to remove sideboards Form	Removed
0334 30d FRN pub 120817_57953.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-11
0334 FR 82 34930 Notice 072717.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-11
0334 LLP Renewal SS 120117.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-12-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4286	Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop Transfers Form and Instruction	Modified
214814	Request to remove sideboards Form	Removed
184165	Transfer Appeals Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0334	ICR Reference No: 201712-0648-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201609-0648-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/25/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/11/2017
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2018
Responses	49	0	79
Time Burden (Hours)	52	0	130
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,004	0	657

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Abstract: The License Limitation Program (LLP) restricts access to the commercial groundfish fisheries, commercial crab fisheries, and commercial scallop fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska except for certain areas where alternative programs exist. The intended effect of the LLP is to limit the number of participants and reduce fishing capacity in fisheries off Alaska. The application periods for LLP licenses have ended, and no new licenses will be issued. This collection currently supports transfer of LLP licenses for groundfish, crabs, and scallops.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management as amended in 2006
  

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:
	82 FR 34930	07/27/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 57953	12/11/2017
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
Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop Transfers	NA, NA	Application for transfer LLP scallop license ,   LLP transfer application for groundfish and crab
Request to remove sideboards	NA	Request to remove sideboards
Transfer Appeals

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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	49	79	0	-1	-29	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	52	130	0	-11	-67	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,004	657	0	-1	348	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: Adjustments The adjustments reflect increased postage cost, the assumption that most people would hire an attorney to file an administrative appeal, and the most recently available data (2014 through 2016) for transfers and appeals. Applications to transfer groundfish, crab, and scallop licenses a decrease of 13 respondents and responses, 48 instead of 61 a decrease of 13 burden hours, 48 hr instead of 61 hr a decrease of $481 in personnel costs, $1,776 instead of $2,257 a decrease of $146 in miscellaneous costs, $501 instead of $647 Transfer appeals a decrease of 16 respondents and responses, 1 instead of 17 a decrease of 64 burden hours, 4 hr instead of 68 hr a decrease of $2,368 in personnel costs, $148 instead of $2,516 a increase of $494 in miscellaneous costs, $503 instead of $9 Program Changes Request to remove Pacific cod sideboard limits [REMOVED] a decrease of 1 respondent and responses, 0 instead of 1 a decrease of 1 burden hour, 0 hr instead of 1 hr a decrease of $37 in personnel costs, 0 instead of $37 a decrease of $1 in miscellaneous costs, 0 instead of $1

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,550

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 12/11/2017

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