National Marine Sancturary Permits

OMB Control No: 0648-0141	ICR Reference No: 201803-0648-008
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201803-0648-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Marine Sancturary Permits
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/13/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/20/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2018
Responses	1,410	0	1,521
Time Burden (Hours)	2,098	0	1,788
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,362	0	1,478

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Abstract: National Marine Sanctuary regulations list specific activities that are prohibited in the sanctuaries. These otherwise prohibited activities are permissible if a permit is issued by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS). Persons desiring permits must submit applications, and persons obtaining permits must submit reports on the activity conducted under the permit. The upcoming geographic expansion of two national marine sanctuaries in California, per RIN 0648-BD18, precipitated the need for a revision. The information is needed by the ONMS to protect and manage the sanctuaries.National Marine Sanctuary regulations list specific activities that are prohibited in the sanctuaries. These otherwise prohibited activities are permissible if a permit is issued by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS). Persons desiring permits must submit applications, and persons obtaining permits must submit reports on the activity conducted under the permit. The information is needed by ONMS to protect and manage the sanctuaries.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1431 Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries 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:
	82 FR 58181	12/11/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 11991	03/19/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

IC Title Form No. Form Name Certification Special Use Permits NA NMS General Permit Application Form Lionfish removal Baitfish Tortugas Access General Permits and Reports NA NMS General Permit Application Form Historical Resources Permits NA NMS General Permit Application Form Voluntary registration Appeals Permit Amendments NA NMS General Permit Application Form

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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	1,410	1,521	0	0	-111	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,098	1,788	0	0	310	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,362	1,478	0	0	-116	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: Overall, the burden estimate has been increased to 2,098 from 1,788, based on changes in the current trends in the number and types of permits issued as determined by recurring program audits. The overall annual number of permits, certifications, and registrations issued by the program has decreased from 650 in 2015 to 555 in 2018, for a total of 1,410 responses. The decrease in permit applications submitted contrasted against an increase in burden hours can likely be explained by an increase in the types of permit requests with greater burden hour estimates (i.e., general and special use permits).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,259

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: vicki wedell 301 713-3125

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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: 03/20/2018

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