Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Shipboard Observation for Floating Marine Debris Form	Modified
0644 SS 022315 Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-02-23
0644 SS 022315 Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-02-23
0644 ch req just 032212.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2012-03-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201636	Debris reports from commerical vessels Instruction	Removed
199898	Shipboard Observation for Floating Marine Debris Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0644	ICR Reference No: 201502-0648-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201203-0648-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/26/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/23/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2015
Responses	20	0	105
Time Burden (Hours)	10	0	55
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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".

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC 1951 et seq. Name of Law: Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act of 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:
	79 FR 69836	11/24/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 9437	02/23/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Debris reports from commerical vessels
Shipboard Observation for Floating Marine Debris	NA	Shipboard Observation Form for Floating Marine Debris

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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	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

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: 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,900

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 02/23/2015

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