Washington Steelhead Anglers Survey

OMB Control No: 0648-0768	ICR Reference No: 201805-0648-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Washington Steelhead Anglers Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/11/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,776	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	444	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) is undertaking an economics research project to assess the preferences and behavior of recreational steelhead anglers in Washington State. Specifically, the research will assess angler responses to catch rates, season timing, gear restrictions, and hatchery releases, and how these actions affect the value of recreational steelhead fishing. The Washington Steelhead Fishing Survey (WSFS) will provide important data to help inform steelhead conservation and fishery management in Washington State and NOAA’s West Coast Region. The WSFS will collect data needed to (1) Evaluate how angler preferences for steelhead fishing opportunities ; (2) assess the economic value of steelhead fishing opportunities in Washington State; and (3) assess the change in these values associated with management policies related to balancing conservation and recreational fishery objectives. In particular, policies related to recreational fishery regulations, hatchery management, and the recovery of ESA-listed steelhead and conservation of other wild steelhead stocks. The estimated preference parameters on steelhead angling will serve as inputs into a management model for identifying cost-effective strategies for balancing conservation, recreational, and cultural objectives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973

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:
	83 FR 1337	01/11/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 21277	05/09/2018
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 Steelhead angler screener NA Steelhead survey (Question 1 and Part 2) Full steelhead survey NA Steelhead 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	2,776	0	0	2,776	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	444	0	0	444	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 new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $60,571

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     No

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.     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: Robby Fonner 206 302-2469

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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: 05/11/2018

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