Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Rationalization Social Study

OMB Control No: 0648-0606	ICR Reference No: 201912-0648-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201607-0648-010
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Rationalization Social Study
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/28/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/17/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2020
Responses	136	0	153
Time Burden (Hours)	127	0	143
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: he Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Fishery was rationalized in January 2011. Catch share programs are known to have extensive beneficial outcomes for fish stocks. Literature shows mixed outcomes for the fishery participants, who may suffer negative social impacts. The purpose of this study is to identify and communicate those social impacts. Baseline data along with supplemental data collection allows for time-series data collection to measure social changes over time. Continued time series data collection strengthens our understanding of fishing communities and their ability to adapt to management changes along with other drivers such as climate change. This data collection provides fisheries managers social science data which is typically unavailable as such a fine scale. It also meets regulatory requirements outlined in the Magnuson Stevens Act, NEPA, Environmental Justice, and other requirements. The information collected informs management efforts outside the catch shares program as well as is publicly availably to participants and constituents for their use. This study increases our understanding of fishing communities on the West Coast.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 36083	07/26/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 68145	12/13/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Post catch shares surveys, interviews and meetings N/A Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Social Survey Post Catch Shares

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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	136	153	0	0	-17	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	127	143	0	0	-16	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Minor changes were made to the response times and rounding accounts for a decrease of 16 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $241,250

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: Suzanne Russell 2068603274

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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: 12/17/2019

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