West Coast Region Pacific Tuna Fisheries Logbook, Fish Aggregating Device Form, and Observer Safety Reporting

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Bridge Log and FAD Form Form and Instruction	Modified
FAD Recovery Form Form and Instruction	New
0648-0148 Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-04-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4018	Bridge Log and FAD Form Form and Instruction	Modified
267059	FAD Recovery Form Form and Instruction	New
253348	Cannery Data	Modified
253347	FAD Satellite Buoy Reporting	Modified
240983	Observer Safety Reporting	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0148	ICR Reference No: 202404-0648-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-0648-009
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: West Coast Region Pacific Tuna Fisheries Logbook, Fish Aggregating Device Form, and Observer Safety Reporting
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/19/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	3,894	11,021
Time Burden (Hours)	208	861
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,648	6,063

---

Abstract: This request is for a revision and extension of a currently approved collection of information. The revisions are a result of a proposed rule (RIN: 0648-BM70) under the Tuna Conventions Act (TCA) of 1950, as amended, to implement Resolutions adopted at the 101st Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) in August 2023. These Resolutions include Resolution C-23-03 (Amendment to Resolution C-99-07 on Fish Aggregating Devices) and Resolution C-23-04 (On The Design and Biodegradability of Drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (DFADs) in the IATTC Area of Competence). The proposed rule would modify regulations for the design of fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) to require non-entangling and biodegradable materials. Furthermore, the proposed rule would require that vessels engaged in FAD recovery projects in the IATTC convention area report data on recovered FADs to the IATTC. The United States’ (U.S.) participation in the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) results in certain record keeping requirements for U.S. vessel owners and operators who fish in the IATTC’s area of management responsibility. Under Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 300 Subpart C), these vessel owners and operators must maintain a log of all operations conducted from the fishing vessel, entering the date, noon position (latitude and longitude or in relation to known physical features), and the tonnage of fish aboard by species. This record keeping requirement may be met by using the bridge log, which is furnished and collected from vessel owners and operators by the IATTC. As a practical matter, all U.S. vessel owners and operators use the IATTC log rather than having to maintain two logbooks, and there is no separate National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) form now in use. In addition, vessel owners and operators would be required to collect data specifically on fish aggregating devices (FADs) to meet international obligations under IATTC Resolution C-16-01. Owners and operators of a FAD would be required to record this information on the standard form developed by the IATTC Secretariat and provided to the owners and operators by NMFS Regional Administrator. The record keeping requirements provide information that is needed to assess the impacts of fishing on tuna stocks and non-target species, to better understand the number and type of FADs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of management measures. The authority to implement Federal rules to meet U.S. responsibilities to the IATTC is set forth in the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, as amended (16 U.S.C. 951 et seq).

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 951-962 Name of Law: Tuna Conventions Act of 1950
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-BM70	Proposed rulemaking	89 FR 58698	07/19/2024

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Bridge Log and FAD Form	N/A, N/A	Seiner Fishing Record and Bridge Log ,   Fish-Aggregating Device Form
Cannery Data
FAD Recovery Form	N/A	FAD Recovery Form
FAD Satellite Buoy Reporting
Observer Safety Reporting

---

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	3,894	11,021	0	0	-7,127	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	208	861	0	0	-653	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,648	6,063	0	0	-3,415	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: Adjusted based on number of active purse seine vessels and 2021-2023 average trips per year, which corresponds to the number of cannery offloads and data sheets submitted each year. Also active purse seine vessels and how rarely these reports are necessary. Additonal ajusments based on number of active purse seine vessels and 2021-2023 average of submitted log and FAD forms. Additional revision made in pursuant of rule 0648-BM70.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 07/19/2024

---