This request is for revision and extension of a current information collection. Information collections that are already covered under other OMB Control Nos. have been removed.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and its regulations do not generally affect scientific research
activities conducted by a scientific research vessel. Persons planning to conduct such research are encouraged to submit a scientific
research plan to ensure that the activities are considered research and not fishing. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their
scientific research activity after its completion. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) may also grant exemptions from fishery
regulations for educational or other activities (e.g., using non-regulation gear). The applications for these exemptions must be submitted,
as well as reports on activities. Eligible researchers on board federally permitted fishing vessels that plan to temporarily possess fish in a
manner not compliant with applicable fishing regulations for the purpose of collecting scientific data on catch may submit a request for a
temporary possession letter of authorization. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research activity after its
completion.
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PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 3
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Managment Act as amended in 2006
Adjustments:
During our preparation for this PRA renewal submission, we were notified that several of our regional offices have been including EFPs in their regional permit-family-of-forms PRA submissions. Thus, there has been a double-counting of burden hours for EFPs among our submission and submissions from these regional offices. Now that we are aware of this, we have not included the burden hours associated with EFPs for those regional offices in this submission. The result is a decrease in the number of EFPs and the associated burden hours.
$76,816
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Jason Blackburn 3017132341 ext. 132
No
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.
0309 30d FRN pub 072518_35225.pdf
0309 SS 071718v2.doc
Scientific Research Plans