Northeast Region Logbook Family of Forms

OMB Control No: 0648-0212	ICR Reference No: 201110-0648-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201109-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Northeast Region Logbook Family of Forms
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: 11/09/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/04/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	01/31/2013	01/31/2013
Responses	229,842	0	216,682
Time Burden (Hours)	24,630	0	23,478
Cost Burden (Dollars)	113,134	0	107,344

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Abstract: Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and its associated RIN 0648-AX05, among other measures, establish a 3-tiered limited access program for the Atlantic mackerel (mackerel) fishery. Vessels that qualify for a Tier 3 will be allowed a relatively large mackerel possession limit (100,000 lb), but the total catch for Tier 3 will be capped at 7% of the commercial quota. Amendment 11 modifies reporting requirements for Tier 3 to collect more accurate, timely data, which is necessary to monitor vessels with a large possession limit accessing a relatively small quota. In particular, Amendment 11 will revise the reporting frequency of VTRs for 329 vessels from monthly submissions to weekly submissions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 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:
	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 54385	09/01/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 25702	05/29/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 55183	10/27/2009
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 Catch reports via IVR Universal Data ID: CAI Hookgear Haddock SAP (non-sector vessels) CA I Hookgear Haddock SAP (sector manager daily reports) Universal Data ID: Combined Trips into Western U.S./Canada Area Universal Data ID, US/Canada Areas and CA II SAPs Universal Data ID: Category B (regular) DAS Pilot Program Northeast Region Logbooks 88-140, 88-30 Shellfish fishing trip report ,   Fishing Vessel Trip Report

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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	229,842	216,682	0	13,160	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,630	23,478	0	1,152	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	113,134	107,344	0	5,790	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: Amendment 11 estimates that 329 vessels will qualify for a Tier 3 limited access mackerel permit, and will be subject to the weekly VTR submission requirement. There will be an additional 13,160 annual responses (additional 40 responses per vessel (329 * 40)) and 1,151.5 hours (additional 3 hours, 30 minutes per vessel (329 * 3.5)) annually. As VTRs are submitted though the mail, this provision will cost the public an additional $0.44 per item for postage; accordingly, the public cost will increase by $5,790.40 (additional $.44 per stamp (13,160 * $.44)) or $17.60 per vessel annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,076,306

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: Lindsey Feldman 978 675-2179

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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: 10/04/2011

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