Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Framework Adjustment 1

OMB Control No: 0648-0558	ICR Reference No: 200709-0648-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200702-0648-009
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Framework Adjustment 1
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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/11/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/11/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	5,613	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	100	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	73,480	0	0

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Abstract: Framework 1 to the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan would replace the existing telephone-based requirement approved under OMB Control No.: 0648-0202 (Northeast Region Permit Family of Forms) to notify the National Marine Fisheries Service prior to beginning a surfclam or ocean quahog trip with a notification system utilizing a vessel monitoring system. This requirement would ease the reporting burden and better facilitate the monitoring of the fishery programs and area-based management programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 479 103 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, reauthorized

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-AT62	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 51699	09/11/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 Surfclam/Quahog VMS reporting NA Northeast Vessel Monitoring Program VMS Activation Certification Form

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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	5,613	0	0	5,613	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	100	0	0	100	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	73,480	0	0	73,480	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New requirements under the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan -- trip notification and power-down requests via VMS - add 99 annualized hours for 62 vessels. For 33 of those vessels who do not yet have VMS, the annualized purchase, maintenance and communication costs are $73,480.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? 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: Brian Hooker 978 281-9220

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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: 03/06/2007

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