NMFS Alaska Region Scale and Catch Weighing Requirements

OMB Control No: 0648-0330	ICR Reference No: 201909-0648-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201709-0648-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NMFS Alaska Region Scale and Catch Weighing Requirements
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/16/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/15/2019
Terms of Clearance: OMB notes the agency correction at 84 FR 67183.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	11/30/2020	11/30/2020
Responses	48,154	0	48,128
Time Burden (Hours)	10,110	0	10,086
Cost Burden (Dollars)	812,371	0	723,506

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Abstract: The At-Sea Scales Program was developed in response for catch accounting methodologies that were more precise and verifiable at the level of the individual haul and less dependent on estimates generated by at-sea observers. This was necessary as a result of the implementation of large-scale catch share programs that required NMFS to provide verifiable and defensible estimates of quota harvest. Shore-based processor participating in catch share program have many of the same catch accounting and monitoring goals as those described above. However, there are several differences that require unique monitoring tools to obtain precise and verifiable catch amounts for quota management. First, shore-based processors vary more in size, facilities and layout than do catcher/processors or motherships. Second, the State of Alaska is responsible for approving scales used for trade by shore-based processors and has developed an effective program for their inspection and approval. This revision of the existing information collection is due to an associated rule that requires vessels participating in halibut deck sorting to develop deck safety plans, implement pre-cruise safety meetings, and modify observer duties for an observer on board vessels participating in halibut deck sorting (RIN 0648-BI53).

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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-BI53	Final or interim final rulemaking	84 FR 55044	10/15/2019

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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: 24

IC Title Form No. Form Name Printed output flow scale, calibration log Video monitoring and maintenance of video monitoring systems CMCP Observer notification of CDQ, pollock and rockfish delivery Printed output of flow scale, catch weight Notification of Pacific cod freezer longline monitoring option NA Notification of Pacific Cod Freezer Longline Monitoring Option CMCP printed record from scale Catch monitor and control plan addendum Inspection requests (observer sampling station, video bin monitoring, and at-sea scales) NA, NA Inspection request form ,   Inspection request form Records of daily flow scale tests NA Record of daily flow scale tests CMP printed record from scale Catch monitoring plan NA Crab Catch Monitoring Plan template Catch monitoring plan addendum NA Catch monitoring plan template Catch monitoring and control plan Printed output hopper scale, audit trail Printed output flow scale, audit trail Daily records from hopper scale test NA Daily records from hopper scale test Printed output flow scale, fault log Printed output hopper scale, catch wt Notify observer of flow scale tests Scale type evaluations At- sea scales - maintenance Video Monitoring System: Halibut Deck Sorting - Initial Year Observer Deck Sampling Stations - Initial Observer Deck Sampling Stations - Annual Renewal

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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	48,154	48,128	0	26	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,110	10,086	0	24	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	812,371	723,506	0	89,000	-135	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: Added due to new regulation at § 679.28(l) that requires vessels that halibut deck sort to maintain a video monitoring system that provides sufficient resolution and field of view to monitor all areas on deck where halibut may be sorted from the catch and discarded, and all crew actions in these areas. Added due to new regulation at § 679.28(d) that requires vessels that halibut deck sort to be equipped with an observer deck sampling station that meets the requirements outlined in that section. Correcting an error in the number of responses in Table B from the previous renewal.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,904

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: Jennifer Watson 907 586-7537

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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: 10/15/2019

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