Pacific Islands Pelagic Squid Jig Fishing Permit

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Squid Jig Logbooks Form and Instruction	Removed
Squid Jig Permit Application and appeals Form and Instruction	Modified
0589 SS 072315.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-07-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187033	Vessel Identification	Removed
187032	Squid Jig Logbooks Form and Instruction	Removed
187031	Squid Jig Permit Application and appeals Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0589	ICR Reference No: 201507-0648-013
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201207-0648-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pacific Islands Pelagic Squid Jig Fishing Permit
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: 10/23/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2015
Responses	6	0	961
Time Burden (Hours)	3	0	265
Cost Burden (Dollars)	249	0	1,707

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Abstract: Owners of squid jig fishing vessels greater than 50 ft. (15.4 m) in length that fish for pelagic squid management unit species in Federal waters, or land pelagic squid management unit species in ports, of the western Pacific region must register their vessels to a Federal squid jig fishing permit issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Vessel owners must also mark their vessels for identification. After the completion of each fishing trip, vessel operators must submit a NMFS logbook report to NMFS, or an equivalent state report, for fishing in Federal waters, and a NMFS logbook report for fishing on the high seas. Vessels must carry a scientific observer if requested to do so by NMFS. This collection formerly included vessel identification and reporting requirements. The vessel ID requirements have been incorporated into Pacific Islands Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements (OMB Control No. 0648-0360) and the reporting requirement is being moved to Pacific Islands Logbook Family of Forms (OMB Control No. 0648-0214). Therefore, the title has changed from "Permitting, Vessel Identification and Reporting Requirements for the Pelagic Squid Jig Fishery in the Western Pacific Region" to "Pacific Islands Pelagic Squid Jig Fishing Permit". There have also been minor changes to the permit application form, and instructions added.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 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:
	80 FR 19075	04/09/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 44060	07/24/2015
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
Squid Jig Permit Application and appeals	NA, NA	Western Pacific Pelagic Squid Jig Permit Application - changes highlighted ,   Western Pacific Pelagic Squid Jig Permit Application
Vessel Identification
Squid Jig Logbooks	NA	Western Pacific Pelagic Squid Jig Logbook

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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	6	961	0	-930	-25	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3	265	0	-248	-14	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	249	1,707	0	-732	-726	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: Program changes: The vessel ID and reporting requirements were removed from this collection and moved into other collections. This results in reducing burden by 960 responses, 248 hours, and $750. Adjustments: The number of estimated respondents and responses was reduced based on currently low large-vessel participation in this fishery. The number of responses for permit applications was reduced from 31 to 6 (including one appeal) and burden hours reduced from 17 hours to 3 hours. The permit fee increased from $32 to $48; however, due to the decrease in permit applications, there was a net reduction cost reduction of $726, from $975 to $249.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $185

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

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: 07/24/2015

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