The MRIP Fishing Effort Survey (FES) is a household mail survey that collects information about recreational saltwater fishing activity. Specifically, the survey estimates annual fishing participation (number of individuals who participate in recreational saltwater fishing), as well as fishing effort (number of angler trips) for two-month reference waves. We propose minor modifications to the survey instrument to, 1) increase response to the survey by non-anglers; 2) differentiate between saltwater and freshwater fishing; 3) provide more specific instructions to define the scope of the survey; and 4) minimize reporting for time periods that are not included in analysis. These changes will not result in a change in estimated respondent burden or cost.
A recall survey is being implemented, with the same overall burden to the collection as previous, using slightly smaller samples from each region for the full survey.
US Code:
16 USC 1801 et seq
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Due to the follow-up study, decreases of 0.17% were made to the resident and nonresident samples, to accomodate adding 260 responses for the additional study.
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:
(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;
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.
Validation follow-up study
0652 Change Justification 061715.docx
Validation follow-up study