Southeast Region Logbook Family of Forms

OMB Control No: 0648-0016	ICR Reference No: 202507-0648-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202202-0648-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Southeast Region Logbook Family of Forms
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 09/24/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/21/2025
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is required to display the OMB Control Number and inform respondents of its legal significance in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2028	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2025
Responses	461,308	0	546,894
Time Burden (Hours)	49,407	0	69,429
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,706,211	0	1,706,211

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Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking to extend the information collections currently approved under OMB Control No. 0648-0016. The NMFS Southeast Region manages commercial and recreational fisheries in Federal waters of the Gulf of America (Gulf), South Atlantic, and Caribbean under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., through regulations implemented at 50 CFR part 622. Participants in most of these federally managed fisheries are required to keep and submit logbooks of their fishing effort and catch from their fishing trips. Some fishermen on these vessels also provide information on the species and quantities of fish, shellfish, marine turtles, and marine mammals that are caught and discarded or have interacted with the fishing gear. These fishermen may also provide information about dockside prices, trip operating costs, and annual fixed costs. NOAA is currently drafting revised regulations to comply with a court order from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which effectively invalidated previous regulations implemented by NMFS. That rule is not yet available or effective during this time and therefore, this collection still reflects those requirements. In the future, a request for a revision will be submitted to comply with the approved court order.

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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:
	89 FR 66693	08/16/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 33925	07/18/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 14

IC Title Form No. Form Name Annual Cost Survey for Snapper-Grouper, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Dophin-Wahoo Permit Holders NA Survey of Annual Expenses for Snaper-Grouper, Reef Fish, Dolphin-Wahoo, Shark and Mackerel Permit Holders Coastal logbook - Vessel Trip Report NA, NA SE Coastal Fisheries Trip Report Form ,   SE Coastal Fisheries No Fish Reporting Form Discard report for Snapper-Grouper, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Dophin-Wahoo Permit Holders N/A 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCARD AND GEAR INTERACTION TRIP REPORT Economic Trip Cost Logbook for SE Coastal Fisheries N/A Southeast Coastal Fisheries Trip Report & No Fishing Reporting Form Fishing Report Gold Crab Logbook NA Golden Crab Trip Logbook Gulf-For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program N/A VMS Installation & Activation Certification form For-hire Vessels Gulf of America Headboat Logbook Intercept Survey N/A Southeast For-Hire Intercept Survey Landing Location Request N/A LANDING LOCATION REQUEST FORM Power Down Exemption Request NA VMS Power-Down Exemption Request Form South Atlantic For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program Trip Declaration Wreckfish Logbook - Trip Report NA Wreckfish Logbook - Trip Report Form

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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	461,308	546,894	0	0	-85,586	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	49,407	69,429	0	0	-20,022	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,706,211	1,706,211	0	0	0	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: Adjustments made for seasonal fishing differences. Data and determination was utilize using the fishing data from 2019-2023.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,038,639

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: Adam Bailey 808 944-2248

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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: 07/21/2025

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