Alaska Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program

OMB Control No: 0648-0665	ICR Reference No: 202512-0648-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202302-0648-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/23/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	73	113
Time Burden (Hours)	1,355	1,620
Cost Burden (Dollars)	580	895

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Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office, requests a revision and extension of this currently approved information collection, which incorporates minor updates for clarity and regulatory accuracy. These changes to the forms include updating the Public Reporting Burden Statement to include the form's specific purpose, and updating website links. Additionally, the “Application for Transfer of Quota Share to or from a Community Quota Entity” form was updated to include the correct the language from "The party to whom a CQE is seeking to transfer the IFQ must hold a Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC) unless they are a resident of the Aleutian Islands (Adak) for at least 12 months" to "The party to whom a CQE is seeking to transfer the IFQ must hold a Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC) unless they hold an Aleutian Islands (Adak) TEC." This change accurately reflects current regulations and requirements. No other changes were made to the collection other than adjustments to reflect the most current available data. This information collection is for applications, permits, and reports that are necessary for NMFS to manage the Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program. NMFS requires this information for fisheries management and to evaluate the ability of a specific CQE to represent an eligible community. Without this collection, the cost of making decisions based on inadequate information would adversely affect the viability of the CQE fishing industry and impact the economic health of the participating communities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1801 et seq. Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act    US Code: 16 USC 773c Name of Law: The Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982

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:
	90 FR 31624	07/15/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 6066	12/23/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title Form No. Form Name Application for Community Charter Halibut Permit (CCHP) N/A Application for Community Charter Halibut Permit (CCHP) Application for Transfer (Lease) Between IFQ and Guided Angler Fish by a Community Quota Entity (CQE) N/A Application for Transfer (Lease) Between IFQ and Guided Angler Fish by a Community Quota Entity (CQE) Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ to or from a CQE N/A Application for Transfer of Quota Share to or from a Community Quota Entity Application for a CQE to Receive a Non-trawl Groundfish LLP License N/A Application for a CQE to Receive a Non-trawl Groundfish LLP License Application for a CQE to Transfer IFQ to an Eligible Community Resident or Non-resident N/A Application for CQE To Transfer IFQ to an Eligible Community Resident Or Non-Resident Application for a Non-profit Corporation to be Designated as a Community Quota N/A Application for a Non-profit Corporation to be Designated as a CQE CQE LLP Authorization letter Community Quota Entity (CQE) Annual Report

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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	73	113	0	0	-40	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,355	1,620	0	0	-265	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	580	895	0	0	-315	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: A decrease in respondents is currently reflected in this renewal.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $23,959

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: Allyson Olds 907 266-1155 [email protected]

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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: 12/23/2025

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