West Coast Community Economic Data Collection

OMB Control No: 0648-0579	ICR Reference No: 200707-0648-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: West Coast Community Economic Data Collection
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 01/10/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/22/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to collect information pertaining to the economic utilization of marine resources by coastal communities on the West Coast that will improve fishery management; satisfy legal mandates under Executive Order 12866, Title 16 of the Magnuson Steven Fishery Conservation and Management Act (U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); and quantify achievement of the performances measures in the NMFS Strategic Operating Plans. To this end, economic data from eight representative small to medium sized communities will be surveyed to determine the communities economic structure and utilization of marine resources. Households, businesses, and visitors to the communities will be surveyed as to their regional economic impact in the community.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12866 Name/Subject of EO: Regulatory Planning and Review

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:
	72 FR 13249	03/21/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 44487	08/08/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title Form No. Form Name West Coast Community Economic Business Questionnaire NA West Coast Regional Business Survey 2008 Community Visitor Survey prequestions NA 2008 Coastal Community Visitor Survey prequestions West Coast Community Household Survey NA 2008 Coastal Community Household Survey 2008 Coastal Community Visitor Survey NA 2008 Coastal Community Visitor Survey

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $40,000

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Philip Watson 2069473107

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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: 08/22/2007

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