Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and South Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
04/22/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2022
650
650
488
488
0
0
We are requesting an extension of a currently approved data collection with no changes.
Economic data is collected from vessel owners who operate in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic and who have one or more federal permits for the commercial catch of shrimp. The Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders is conducted by the Social Science Research Group of the Southeast Region Fishery Science Center (SEFSC) of the National Fisheries Marine Service (NMFS). Now in its 15th year, the survey collects data about operating expenses and the costs of owning and maintaining shrimp vessels. Each spring, surveys are sent by mail to a random sample of about a third of all vessels with federal permits for the harvest of Gulf of Mexico penaeid shrimp or South Atlantic penaeid or rock shrimp. The survey has been very successful, with high response rates. For the 2018 data year---a typical year---the raw response rates was 82.7%; ranging from 74.2% to 90.2% by permit type; with open access permits at the lower end as would be expected (permit non-renewal is less of a motivation to complete the survey if you can always get a new one). The response rate for the 2019 survey---conduct primarily during the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic---was uncharacteristically low at only 73%.
A collection of economic information from fishermen affected by the management of federal commercial fisheries is needed to ensure that national goals, objectives, and requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA) and other laws are met. This information is vital in assessing the economic and social effects of management decisions and regulations on individual fishing enterprises, fishing communities, and the nation as a whole.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
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.
0648-0591 30day 87 FR 24101_20220422.pdf
0648-0591 Supporting Statement Part B.docx
Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and South Atlnatic Shrimp Permit Holders