Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey

OMB Control No: 0648-0052	ICR Reference No: 201012-0648-021
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201007-0648-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/08/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/06/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2013	11/30/2013	11/30/2013
Responses	925,581	0	925,581
Time Burden (Hours)	49,640	0	49,640
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This request is to provide an updated version of the mail supplemental economic survey that has been previously approved and to request a corresponding online version. Current efforts to collect economic data from marine recreational anglers across the U.S. rely on complementary add-on components to the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey (OMB Control No. 0648-0052). The overall objectives of the economic data collection are to obtain demographic, social, and economic data on marine recreational anglers that can be used to estimate models of the economic value of marine recreational fishing and the economic impacts associated with marine recreational fishing on coastal communities. Our current plan is that the specific questions on the economic survey would vary from year to year according to the current needs of fisheries managers. Generally, the types of questions to be asked include economic questions related to the marine fishing activities of the angler (such as questions about the angler’s most recent fishing trip), expenditures on fishing related goods and services, angler preferences for different types of fishing trips, and demographic questions about the angler. In this current version of the mail survey, the focus is on the angler’s most recent trip and the angler’s expenditures related to marine recreational fishing. In comparison to the mail survey provided initially, Section B in this updated version includes questions on twelve month expenditures for fishing tackle, fishing-related equipment, boats, vehicles, and second homes instead of questions that ask about angler preferences over different types of fishing trips. We would also like to implement an online form as an alternative to the mail form.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 194 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 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:
	75 FR 21231	04/23/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 45093	08/02/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title Form No. Form Name New screener/recruiter questionnaire NA A study of Fishing in North Carolina (draft screening instrument) New Angler Diary NA Saltwater Angler Diary North Carolina Angler License Directory Survey NA North Carolina Angler License Directory Survey Gulf of Mexico Subregion survey NA Gulf subregion telephone survey Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA Recreational Fishing Questionnaire ,   Follow-on economic survey ,   2011 Follow-on economic survey ,   Backend version of follow-on economic survey - Web version ,   Follow-on econ survey - Web version - first screen shot ,   Follow-on economic survey - Web version - some additional screen shots Mail Survey of Fishing Effort - Screening questionnaire NA Fishing effort survey - screening questions Mail survey of fishing effort (final instrument , main survey only) NA Main fishing effort questionnaire

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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	925,581	925,581	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	49,640	49,640	0	0	0	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 net increase of 2,147 hours is the result of the following program changes: 1) Elimination of a previously-approved panel study resulted in a reduction of 1,045 hours. 2) Implementation of a screening survey to identify eligible respondents and recruit panelists resulted in an increase of 672 hours. 3) Implementation of a monthly panel study resulted in an increase of 2,520 hours. There are no changes to any of the other information collections under this OMB Control Number.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $300,000

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]? 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

Agency Contact: David Van Vorhees 301 713-2328

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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: 01/06/2011

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