Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Amendment 14 Data Collection

OMB Control No: 0648-0679	ICR Reference No: 201811-0648-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Amendment 14 Data Collection
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/17/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/14/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	42,450	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,831	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	112,290	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request for a revision of a currently approved information collection to support new information collections associated with Amendment 20 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council adopted Amendment 20 to reduce latent effort in the longfin squid fishery and adjust the management of the longfin squid fishery during Trimester 2 (May through August). The objectives of this action are to remove unused or minimally used squid permits to maximize economic opportunities for active participants in the fishery and to reduce the potential negative impacts of excessive fishing effort on inshore spawning aggregations and squid egg mops during Trimester 2.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1801 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:
0648-BH16	Final or interim final rulemaking	83 FR 64257	12/14/2018

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 12

IC Title Form No. Form Name Vessel permit swap form NA Permit Swap Request form Tier 3 permit application NA Tier 3 application Tier 1 and Tier 3 application appeals Weekly VTR NA Vessel trip report Trip declaration, mackerel VMS operation costs, automated polling costs and catch reports NA VMS Catch Report and Pre-Landing Notification VMS Power-Down Exemption NA VMS Power Down Exemption Form Released Catch Affidavits: Mackerel and Longfin Squid NA Released catch affidavid Trip cancellation notification to mackerel observer program Trip declaration, longfin squid Mackerel pre-landing notification VMS Catch Report and Pre-Landing Notification NA Pre-trip notification to mackerel observer program

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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	42,450	0	0	42,450	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,831	0	0	4,831	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	112,290	0	0	112,290	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Program Changes: An increase in the number of responses from the public (41,464 to 42,450), burden hours (3,385 to 4,831.26), and costs to the public ($111,806 to $112,012) is due to: 1) Amendment 20 creates the opportunity for permit holders to swap permits in order to best maximize their business; 2) Amendment 20 will require longfin squid permit holders that have not been issued a longfin squid Tier 3 moratorium permit to complete an application for a Tier 3 longfin squid moratorium permit and; 3) Those vessels who do not qualify for a Tier 1 or Tier 3 permit can appeal that initial decision and request to be issued a SMB 1A permit through an appeals process. This requires an appellant to submit a letter with documented support of their appeal.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,748

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: Alyson PItts 978 281-9352

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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: 11/14/2018

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