Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris

ICR 201502-0648-006

OMB: 0648-0644

Federal Form Document

Forms and Documents
Document
Name
Status
Form
Modified
Supporting Statement B
2015-02-23
Supporting Statement A
2015-02-23
Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
2012-03-22
IC Document Collections
ICR Details
0648-0644 201502-0648-006
Historical Active 201203-0648-006
DOC/NOAA
Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris
Extension without change of a currently approved collection   No
Regular
Approved without change 03/26/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 02/23/2015
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
03/31/2018 36 Months From Approved 03/31/2015
20 0 105
10 0 55
0 0 0

This data collection project is being coordinated by James Callahan (private citizen) with assistance from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, recreational sailors (respondents), NGOs (respondents) as well as numerous experts on marine debris observations at sea. The Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris was created based on methods used in studies of floating marine debris by established researchers, previous shipboard observational studies conducted at sea by NOAA, and the experience and input of recreational sailors. The goal of this form is to be able to calculate the density of marine debris within a specific area. Additionally, this form will help collect data on potential marine debris resulting from the March 2011 Japan tsunami in order to better model movement of the debris as well as prepare (as needed) for debris arrival to areas around the Pacific. This form may be used to collect data on floating marine debris in any water body. NOAA will receive a copy of the collected data for analysis. This survey will assist us in carrying out activities prescribed in the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act of 2006 (33 U.S.C. §§ 1951 et seq.), mainly "mapping, identification and impact assessment".

US Code: 33 USC 1951 et seq. Name of Law: Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act of 2006
  
None

Not associated with rulemaking

  79 FR 69836 11/24/2014
80 FR 9437 02/23/2015
No

  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 20 105 0 0 -85 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 10 55 0 0 -45 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 0 0 0 0 0 0
No
No
The reduction in expected number of responses is based on the decreased level of interest and amount of Japan tsunami debris in the North Pacific. Further, most responses are coming from volunteers whose experience with the data collection forms and process which will reduce response time. Commercial vessels have been reporting debris sightings directly to NOAA through disasterdebris@noaa.gov rather than through the use of this form. As stated in Question 12, response time has been adjusted to 30 minutes based on feedback from respondents.

$3,900
Yes Part B of Supporting Statement
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Sherry Lippiatt 510 410-2602

  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:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    (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;
 
 
 
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.
02/23/2015


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