Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Scientific Research Permits, Exempted Fishing Permits, Letters of Acknowledgment, Display Permits, and Shark Research Fishery Permits

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Annual reports Form and Instruction	Modified
Interim reports Form and Instruction	Modified
EFP, SRP, LOA and display permit applications Form and Instruction	Modified
Shark research permit applications Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0471 30day 86 FR 10935_20210223.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-23
0648-0471 Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-17
0648-0471 60day 85 FR 68306_20201028.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
181181	Shark permit notifical calls for observer coverage	Modified
181178	Departure notification calls to enforcement for collection of display animals	Modified
181176	"No catch" reports	Modified
181172	Annual reports Form and Instruction	Modified
181165	Interim reports Form and Instruction	Modified
181163	Amendments to exempted fishing permits	Modified
181162	Scientiic research plans	Modified
181160	EFP, SRP, LOA and display permit applications Form and Instruction	Modified
181159	Shark research permit applications Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0471	ICR Reference No: 202102-0648-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201711-0648-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Scientific Research Permits, Exempted Fishing Permits, Letters of Acknowledgment, Display Permits, and Shark Research Fishery Permits
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: 02/23/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2021
Responses	295	283
Time Burden (Hours)	165	143
Cost Burden (Dollars)	33	9

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Abstract: This request is for extension of this currently approved information collection. This collection is necessary for the application and collection of data associated with exempted fishing permits (EFPs), scientific research permits (SRPs), display permits, letters of acknowledgement (LOAs), and shark research fishery permits for the shark research fishery. Each of these permits require an application be submitted to the agency that includes information about the research being conducted, fishing gear used for research, collaborating scientist, and vessels being used during research activities. These permits involve commercial and recreational fishermen as well as various researchers from academic institutions. EFPs, SRPs, LOAs, and display permits all require reporting on an interim and annual basis on forms specific to the EFP Program. The shark research fishery data is collected through the Shark Bottom Longline Observer Program. These data are used for a wide range of fishery management initiatives by the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1801 Name of Law: Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006
   US Code: 16 USC 971-971i Name of Law: Atlantic Tunas Convention Act
  

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 68306	10/28/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 10935	02/23/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Amendments to exempted fishing permits
Interim reports	NA	HMS EFP, SRP and display permit interim report and instructions
Scientiic research plans
EFP, SRP, LOA and display permit applications	NA	EFP, SRP, LOA and display permit requirements and application
Annual reports	NA	HMS ERP, SRP and display permit annual report and instructions
Departure notification calls to enforcement for collection of display animals
"No catch" reports
Shark permit notifical calls for observer coverage
Shark research permit applications	NA	Federal Atlantic shark research permit requirements and application

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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	295	283	0	0	12	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	165	143	0	0	22	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	33	9	0	0	24	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: Slight increase in burdens due to increase in number of plans and applications submitted, as well as an increase in postage costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $37,048

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: 02/23/2021

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