Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Groundfish and Crab Transfers Form and Instruction	Modified
Scallop Transfers Form and Instruction	New
0648-0334 30day FRN 85 FR 83518_122220.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-22
0648-0334 Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-12-15
0648-0334 60-day 85 FR 54999_20200903.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4286	Groundfish and Crab Transfers Form and Instruction	Modified
244790	Scallop Transfers Form and Instruction	New
184165	Transfer Appeals Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0334	ICR Reference No: 202012-0648-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-0648-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/22/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	53	49
Time Burden (Hours)	56	52
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,045	1,004

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Abstract: This request is for renewal of an existing information collection, which supports transfer of License Limitation Program (LLP) licenses for the commercial groundfish, crab, and scallop fisheries. The intended effect of the LLP is to limit the number of participants and reduce fishing capacity in fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Alaska. This information collection contains three elements: the application used to transfer crab and groundfish LLP licenses and an Aleutian Islands trawl endorsement, the application to transfer scallop LLP licenses, and the process for transfer appeals. The transfer applications are submitted on an as-needed basis to request transfer to an eligible receiver. A transfer appeal is submitted if the application is deficient or if the applicant fails to submit the specified information within a reasonable period. Since the application period and selection process for the LLP ended, no new licenses are issued—they may only be obtained through a transfer.

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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:
	85 FR 54999	09/03/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 83518	12/22/2020
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
Transfer Appeals
Groundfish and Crab Transfers	NA	LLP transfer application for groundfish and crab
Scallop Transfers	NA	Application for Transfer of Scallop LLP License

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	53	49	0	0	4	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	56	52	0	0	4	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,045	1,004	0	0	1,041	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: IC Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop Transfers was broken up into 2 ICs (Application for the transfer of Groundfish and Crab, and Application for the Transfer of Scallop) in order to allow for increased granularity. The number of respondents was adjusted to reflect that both the transferor and transferee are respondents and miscellaneous costs increased to reflect the costs for typical inclusive general office services.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,549

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? No

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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: 12/22/2020

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