Southeast Region Permit Family of Forms

OMB Control No: 0648-0205	ICR Reference No: 202004-0648-011
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201907-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Southeast Region Permit Family of Forms
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: 01/07/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/20/2020
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency to consult with up to nine outside entities at least once every three years, even if the collection of information has not changed. Prior to submission of the next ICR renewal, OMB requests that the Agency further upgrade the permit application renewal process to allow renewals for more permits online. Prior to submission of the next ICR renewal, OMB also requests that the Agency evaluate the relevant U.S.C. and C.F.R. text, consider what data fields are mandated by these authorities or otherwise essential for program function, and eliminate any unnecessary data fields from the forms.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2024	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	11,745	0	11,745
Time Burden (Hours)	7,247	0	7,259
Cost Burden (Dollars)	345,886	0	345,899

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Abstract: Participants in the federally-regulated fisheries in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic are required to obtain Federal permits under the existing permit program for the specific fishery management plans of each region. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) needs information from the applications and associated data collections to identify fishing vessels, dealers, and participants, as well as properly manage the fisheries and generate fishery-related data. The proposed changes to this collection involve a number of administrative changes to specified application forms

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 2408	01/15/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 29932	05/19/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 14

IC Title Form No. Form Name Annual landings report for Gulf of Mexico Shrimp N/A Gulf Of Mexico Shrimp Landings Report Golden crab permittees zone transit notification Traps (golden crab, reef fish, snapper/grouper, spiny lobster) - notifications of authorization for retrieval or of lost/stolen traps Vessel permit transfers and notarizations using applicable permit application form IMO registration NA IMO Number Registration Smoothhound shark permit N/A Federal Permit Application for Vessels Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Changes to permit holder information N/A Change of Information Form for Federal Fisheries Permits Request for duplicate permit or card N/A Application for Duplicate Federal Fishery Permits, Operator Card, or Decal Request to consolidate reef fish permits N/A, NA Application to Consolidate Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Permits ,   Application to Consolidate Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Permits Dealer permits N/A Federal Permit Application for Annual Dealer Permit Vessels fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone, including Golden Tilefish endorsement on EEZ app N/A, N/A, NA Federal Permit Application for Vessels Fishing for Wreckfish off the South Atlantic States ,   Federal Fisheries Permits for fishing in the EEZ ,   Federal Fisheries Permits for fishing in the EEZ, online version Dolphin/wahoo operator cards N/A Federal Permit Application for Southeast Region Issued Operator Card Fishing in Colombian Treaty Waters Vessel Permit Application N/A Federal Permit Application for Vessels Fishing in the Colombian Treaty Waters Live rock permitting and reporting N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A Federal Permit Application for Aquacultured Live Rock (New Permit) ,   Federal Permit Application for Aquacultured Live Rock (Permit Renewal) ,   Notice of intent of harvest of aquacultured live rock ,   Report for the Deposit or Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock

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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	11,745	11,745	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,247	7,259	0	0	-12	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	345,886	345,899	0	0	-13	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: Burden hours reduced for duplicate permit application based on data collected on time per response to complete this form. Misc Costs decreased on Wreckfish application as assessment determined that NMFS' cost to process the application was less. Cost to the federal government decreased as former value was calculated on total salary costs and not application processing times

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $525,000

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? No

Agency Contact: Adam Bailey 808 944-2248

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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: 05/20/2020

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