Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems

OMB Control No: 0648-0789	ICR Reference No: 202004-0648-012
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202001-0648-013
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No: 0648-VMS
Title: Type-Approval Requirements for Vessel Monitoring Systems
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/30/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/28/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	21	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,458	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,200	0	0

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Abstract: This new information collection associated with the final rule for 0648-BJ15 establishes type-approval application and testing procedures; compliance, revocation, and appeal processes; and technical, service, and performance standards for cellular and satellite-linked vessel monitoring systems (VMS) required in federally-managed fisheries nationwide.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-BJ15	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 40915	07/08/2020

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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: 8

IC Title Form No. Form Name EMTU-C: Application N/A NMFS OLE VMS Type-Approval Matrix EMTU-C: Changes to Type-Approvals EMTU-C: Revocation Response EMTU-C: Maintenance / Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Support EMTU: Application N/A NMFS OLE VMS Type-Approval Matrix EMTU: Changes to Type-Approvals EMTU: Revocation Response EMTU: Maintenance / Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Support

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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	21	0	0	21	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,458	0	0	9,458	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,200	0	0	5,200	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: This is a new program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $66,241

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.     No

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.     No

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: Kelly Spalding 301 427-8269 [email protected]

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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: 04/28/2020

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