International Dolphin Conservation Program

OMB Control No: 0648-0387	ICR Reference No: 201910-0648-009
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201808-0648-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: International Dolphin Conservation Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/13/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/20/2019
Terms of Clearance: OMB notes that the agency published a correction at 85 FR 8198.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2023	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	518	0	454
Time Burden (Hours)	277	0	248
Cost Burden (Dollars)	450	0	4,578

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Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects information to implement the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (IDCPA) and Tuna Conventions Act (TCA). The IDCPA allows entry of yellowfin tuna into the United States (U.S.), under specific conditions, from nations in the International Dolphin Conservation Program that would otherwise be under embargo. The IDCPA and TCA also allows U.S. fishing vessels to participate in the tuna fishery in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean on terms equivalent with the vessels of other nations. NOAA collects information to allow tracking and verification of dolphin-safe and non-dolphin-safe tuna products from catch through the U.S. market and facilitate fleet management consistent with capacity limits set by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. Per proposed rule 0648-BH48, a one-time requirement for an International Maritime Organization number for additional vessels is being added, and vessel notification requirements are being amended and added to facilitate purse seine utilization of fleet capacity.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 31 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-BH48	Final or interim final rulemaking	84 FR 70040	12/20/2019

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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: 21

IC Title Form No. Form Name Application for IMO number and exemption application NA IMO Ship ID number request Change in permit operator notification Chain of custody Modified net notification Monthly tuna storage removal reports Notification of purse seine closure period Experimental fishing permit applications and reports Vessel permit application NA, NA International Dolphin Conservation Program vessel permit application ,   Online fee payment option through NPS Tuna tracking form Vessel departure notification Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements Monthly tuna receiving reports Vessel register annual notification Arrival notification Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag Vessel Operator Permit application NA, NA International Dolphin Conservation Program Vessel Operator Permit ,   Operator permit application - online option Dolphin mortality limit request Documentary evidence requests by Administrator Force majeure exemption request Aging Fleet Request Sunk Status Request

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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	518	454	0	1	63	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	277	248	0	0	29	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	450	4,578	0	0	-4,128	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Number of responses increased by 64 and the burden hours increased by 29 due to regulation change. The annual cost burden decreased by $4,128 due to the ability to submit the information via telephone, e-mail, or online which results in nominal costs to the respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $47,797

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: Daniel Studt 562 980-4073

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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: 12/20/2019

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