West Coast Region Permit Family of Forms

OMB Control No: 0648-0204	ICR Reference No: 202112-0648-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202001-0648-010
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: West Coast Region Permit Family of Forms
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/20/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2024	03/31/2024
Responses	784	926
Time Burden (Hours)	198	204
Cost Burden (Dollars)	17,896	18,373

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Abstract: Permits are required for persons to participate in Federally-managed fisheries off the West Coast. The permit application forms provide basic information about permit holders and the vessels and gear being used. This information is important for understanding the nature of the fisheries and provides a link to participants. This revision includes data collections required to issue exempted fishing permits (EFP) as prescribed at 50 CFR 600.745(b)(2). Letters of Acknowledgement (LOAs) for EFPs and Exempted Educational Activity Authorizations (EEAAs) were historically collected under OMB Control No. 0648-0309.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation 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:
	86 FR 57412	10/15/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 71626	12/17/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

IC Title Form No. Form Name Appeals Coastal Pelagic Species Permit Renewals and Transfers N/A, N/A Coastal Pelagic Fishing Limited Entry Permit Transfer Form ,   Coastal Pelagics Fishing Limited Entry Permit - Permit Renewal Form Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) Exmpted Educational Activity Authorization HMS Permits N/A, N/A Pacific Highly Migratory Species Vessel Permit Application ,   Pacific Highly Migratory Species Vessel Permit Renewal Application Letter of Acknowledgement Limited Entry Drift Gillnet Transfer N/A Limited Entry Drift Gillnet Permit Change of Vessel, Permit Holder, or Vessel Owner Form Limited Exemption Drift Gillnet Designation Request Limited Exemption Drift Gillnet Exemption Request Limited Exemption Drift Gillnet Renewal N/A 2019 Drift Gillnet Limited Entry Permit Pre-filled Renewal Form

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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	784	926	0	2	-144	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	198	204	0	14	-20	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	17,896	18,373	0	0	-477	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden changes due to addition of two ICs previously included in 0648-0309, slight adjustments due to historical information on applications received, and changes in processing fees of applications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $23,899

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: Shannon Penna 562 908-4238

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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: 12/20/2021

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