Alaska Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey

OMB Control No: 0648-0639	ICR Reference No: 201608-0648-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201108-0648-018
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/07/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/01/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,938	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,374	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The objective of this project is collect data necessary for estimating the demand for saltwater fishing trips by Alaska saltwater anglers and for understanding the factors affecting this demand. This information is needed to improve federal management decisions affecting Alaska saltwater recreational fisheries, principally the federal halibut fishery. The data collection consists of conducting a mail survey using a random sample of United States (U.S.) residents who have purchased a license to fish in Alaska. To be able to assess the impacts of potential regulatory changes on sport angler behavior, it is necessary to have updated estimates of the demand for halibut fishing trips and a current understanding of the factors that affect it. The reinstated data collection would provide the data necessary to do this by updating information about current fishing behavior and preferences.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1881 et seq. 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:
	81 FR 35000	06/01/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 60347	09/01/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Alaska Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey NA South Central Alaskan Resident Survey Non-response and follow-up telephone survey NA Telephone follow-up survey

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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	2,938	0	0	2,938	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,374	0	0	1,374	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: 'this is a reinstated survey with slightly increased number of responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $65,000

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: Dan Lew 206 526-4252

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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: 09/01/2016

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