West Coast Region U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Logbooks
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/11/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
3,897
3,400
3,897
3,400
3,039
2,040
This request is for an extension of a current information collection, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is updating the title of this information collection to clarify that this applies not only to hook and line logbooks, but also to a broader group of gear types (i.e., deep-set buoy gear, coastal purse seine, large-mesh drift gillnet, and harpoon HMS gear types). U.S. fishermen participating in the Pacific highly migratory species (HMS) fishery are required to obtain a HMS Fishery Management Plan (FMP) permit. A requirement for the permit is to complete and submit logbooks documenting their daily fishing activities, including catch and effort for each fishing trip. Submissions must be made within 30 days of the completion of a trip. The information obtained is used by the agency to assess the status of Pacific HMS stocks and to monitor the fishery.
US Code:
16 USC 75
Name of Law: High Seas Fishing Compliance Act
US Code:
16 USC 1801
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act
The U.S. Pacific HMS Hook & Line logbook IC was broken down into 5 individual ICs, one for each fishery. This provides more granularity into each of the fisheries. The number of HMS permit holders has increased, resulting in an increase in the number of responses and burden, while the postage rate has increased resulting in an increase in miscellaneous costs.
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.
U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook.