Alaska Region Logbook and Activity Family of Forms

OMB Control No: 0648-0213	ICR Reference No: 202104-0648-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202004-0648-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Region Logbook and Activity Family of Forms
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/09/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2021
Responses	35,447	41,602
Time Burden (Hours)	13,517	15,654
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,735	9,954

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Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office, requests extension of this currently approved information collection that consists of paper logbooks and reports used for management of the groundfish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian (BSAI) Islands Management Area and the Gulf of Alaska; for management of the Individual Fishing Quota halibut and sablefish fisheries; and for management of the BSAI Crab Rationalization Program crab fisheries. Collecting information from fishery participants is necessary to promote successful management of groundfish, crab, Pacific halibut, and salmon resources. A comprehensive information system that identifies the participants and monitors their fishing activity is necessary to enforce the management measures and prevent overfishing. An information system is also needed to measure the consequences of management controls. This collection supports an effective monitoring and enforcement system with information that includes identification of the participating vessels, operators, dealers, and processors; location of the fishing activity; timeframes when fishing and processing is occurring; and shipment and transfer of fishing products. The information collected promotes the goals and objectives of the fishery management plans, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable laws.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006

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 77176	12/01/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 18517	04/09/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title Form No. Form Name Check In/Out Reports: Mothership NA Mothership checkin/checkout report Check In/Out Reports: Shoreside Processor NA Shoreside processor check-in/check-out report and instructions Paper Logbook: Catcher Vessel Trawl Daily Fishing Logbook (DFL) NA Catcher vessel trawl gear daily fishing log Paper Logbooks: Catcher Vessel Longline/Pot Gear DFL NA Catcher Vessel LongLine and Pot Gear DFL Paper Logbooks: Catcher/Processor Longline/Pot Gear DCPL NA Catcher-Processor Longline and Pot Gear DCPL Product Transfer Report NA Product transfer report Vessel Activity Report NA Vessel Activitiy Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	35,447	41,602	0	0	-6,155	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,517	15,654	0	0	-2,137	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,735	9,954	0	0	-4,219	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: The number of respondents and responses have been updated to reflect information gathered in the previous 3 years. This accounts for a corresponding decrease in the burden hours. Although miscellaneous costs were adjusted to reflect current costs of general office services, the decrease in the number of responses results in an overall decrease in the annual cost burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $36,527

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: Jennifer Mondragon 907 586-7010

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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: 04/09/2021

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