NMFS Implementation of International Trade Data System

OMB Control No: 0648-0732	ICR Reference No: 202301-0648-019
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201908-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NMFS Implementation of International Trade Data System
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/31/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/07/2023
Terms of Clearance: None

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2024
Responses	304,380	0	361,000
Time Burden (Hours)	86,793	0	103,717
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,496,620	0	1,854,000

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Abstract: This request is for a renewal of a currently approved collection. Domestic law and international obligations require or authorize the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to collect information about the harvest of certain fishery products when these products enter U.S. commerce and/or are exported from the United States. To this end, NMFS has implemented four trade monitoring programs to collect information from the seafood industry regarding the origin of certain fishery products. The purpose of these programs is to determine the admissibility of the products in accordance with the specific criteria of the trade measure or documentation requirements in effect for the species of fish that are being imported or exported. NMFS collects the required information electronically through the International Trade Data System (ITDS) maintained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The ITDS information collection is merged with the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, both previously approved by OMB.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1801 et seq. Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act    PL: Pub.L. 109 - 347 405 Name of Law: safe Port Act of 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:
	87 FR 58065	09/23/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 7950	02/07/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title Form No. Form Name Audit Response Dataset submission in ITDS/ACE International Trade Fisheries Permits Supply Chain Recordkeeping

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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	304,380	361,000	0	0	-56,620	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	86,793	103,717	0	0	-16,924	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,496,620	1,854,000	0	0	642,620	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: NMFS updated its estimate of the IFTPs issued annually based on actual permits issued to importers and exporters the past two years, from the estimated 1,800 to 2,380 IFTPs. Estimates of burden remain the same. NMFS also updated its estimate on the number of SIMP audits completed based on the number of audits completed the past two years, from the estimated 4,000 to 2,000 audits. Additionally, the hours to complete a SIMP audit have increased to eight hours from the estimated four hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,040,000

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: christopher rogers 3017139090 ext. 117

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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: 02/07/2023

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