In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the non-substantive change request is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
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This change request removes the automated Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Position Reports as a collection of information. These types of reports had previously been handled inconsistently throughout NOAA. However, it has since been determined that these automated reports do not impose a burden on the respondent and therefore should not be included in the burden estimates.
Vessels registered to Hawaii longline limited entry permits, large (> 50 ft. overall length) vessels registered to American Samoa longline limited entry permits, and medium (> 40 ft. overall length) and large vessels registered to Northern Mariana Islands bottomfish permits must have satellite-based vessel monitoring systems (VMS) installed and operating during all fishing operations. VMS data are used to monitor compliance with closed and prohibited fishing areas (including Marine National Monument areas closed to commercial fishing), and verification of logbook reports, among other compliance and verification purposes. Burden to vessel owners is limited to time taken for installation, operations, and maintenance.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 104
Name of Law: Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
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:
(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;
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.
0648-0441 Justification for Change Request - Remove IC.docx
0648-0441 30-day 85 FR 46073 2020-0731.pdf
Position Reports