This request is for an extension without revision of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) electronic monitoring (EM) and vessel monitoring system (VMS) information collection. The burden and cost estimates have been updated to reflect minor changes in the number of permit holders, and hourly labor costs from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. EM and VMS provide essential data to monitor vessel-based bluefin tuna quotas, while VMS also provides location data needed to enforce fishery closed areas. The legislative authorities to collect data from the various sectors of the economy that harvest marine resources in the exclusive economic zone are the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA). Under this dual authority, the Secretary of Commerce has promulgated rules that require specific types of record keeping and data submissions. HMS are species that travel long distances and often cross domestic and international boundaries. NOAA Fisheries manages HMS fisheriesâtunas, sharks, swordfish, and billfishâin U.S. Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of America, and Caribbean waters.
US Code:
16 USC 971
Name of Law: Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975
The number of respondents, and attendant responses, were adjusted downwards to reflect a reduction in the number of active vessels participating in the PLL fleet. Overall, total labor costs were also adjusted downwards, reflecting the reduction in responses, but some of this cost reduction was offset by a slight increase in the average hourly wage rate.
$1,418,424
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Clifford Hutt 301 427-8588
No
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.
VMS Certification Statement for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries
0648-0372 30-day 88 FR 69622 2023-1006.pdf
0648-0372 Supporting Statement Part A.docx
Vessel Monitoring System for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species - purchase, installation and activation checklist