Virginia Modified Pound Net Leader Inspection Program

OMB Control No: 0648-0559	ICR Reference No: 201107-0648-018
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200807-0648-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Virginia Modified Pound Net Leader Inspection Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/26/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/23/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2011
Responses	145	0	106
Time Burden (Hours)	70	0	51
Cost Burden (Dollars)	103	0	76

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Abstract: This request is to renew an inspection program for modified pound net leaders in the Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake Bay. Pound net fishermen must call NMFS to arrange for a meeting. Then, fishermen must meet NMFS and allow for the inspection of his or her gear to ensure the modified leader meets the definition of a modified pound net leader, as described in the regulations. This inspection program is necessary to provide fishermen with the insurance that their leaders meet the regulatory definition of a modified pound net leader before setting their gear, provide managers with the knowledge that the offshore leaders in a portion of the Virginia Chesapeake Bay are configured in a turtle-safe manner, and aid in enforcement efforts. The respondents will be Virginia pound net fishermen.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 100 - 107 2 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 1988

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:
	76 FR 12941	03/09/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 52636	08/23/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Report of lost or destroyed tag Inspection meeting Arrangement for inspection meeting

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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	145	106	0	0	39	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	70	51	0	0	19	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	103	76	0	0	27	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 number of respondents has decreased from 21 to 19, the total annual responses have increased from 106 to 145 and the total annual hours requested has increased from 51 to 70. The reasons from these changes are that updated information is available on the number of pound net fishermen (respondents) fishing in the regulated area and time period. The updated numbers are more reflective of the actual fishing activity as they are averages from the most recent 5 years of available data. Further, the increase in responses and requested hours is reflective of the number of pound nets set in the regulated area and time period. The estimated number of pound nets increased largely based on a 2010 NMFS survey of pound net gear in the lower Bay, which recorded more pound nets set in the area and represents an improvement on the previously available information. There were minor related changes to costs, a $4.00 increase

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,173

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

Agency Contact: Carrie Upite 978 281-9300 ext. 6525 [email protected]

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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: 08/23/2011

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