OMB notes that the agency has determined that the information collection requirements in 0648-0596 are already covered by this collection and that the agency plans to discontinue 0648-0596 once this revision/extension request for 0648-0304 is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2018
1,047
0
1,114
272
0
539
133,003
0
176,729
TThis information collection is necessary to comply with the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act (HSFCA), 16 U.S.C. 5501 et seq., which, among other things, requires U.S. vessels that operate on the high seas to possess a permit issued in accordance with Section 104 of the HSFCA and be marked for identification purposes. HSFCA also requires permit holders to report their fishing activities. NMFS proposes to revise these regulations, as shown in the attached proposed rule. The revision, per 0648-AV12, would add a transshipment declaration form and a VMS requirement, and revise the application form to this collection, but eliminate the need for the high seas fishing logbooks.
This was meant to be a revision/extension, but the rule publication was delayed.
Adjustments:
EMTU capital costs have been paid, but there are $625 per vessel operating costs.
The permit fee has changed from $129 to $56.
The observer food, medical costs etc. was counted in 2015 but it is clearly stated that NMFS will cover these costs at this time, so we removed those costs for now.
This collection already includes reporting requirements also covered by the NOAA collection under OMB control number 0648-0596. Discontinuing the latter collection will not change the burden associated with this collection.
NOTE: Reporting Fishing Activities
Since it had been determined in 2015 that HSFCA logbook reporting is redundant with reporting requirements by other fisheries in which high seas vessels participate, this requirement was been removed, along with 750 burden hours.
$34,787
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
Mark Wildman 301 427-8386
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.
High Seas Fishing Permit Application Information with vessel photograph
0304 30d FRN pub 102318_53453.pdf
HSFCA PRA SS 0304 FR 101718_v3.doc
High Seas Fishing Permit Application Information with vessel photograph