APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT, THE FUR SEAL ACT AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

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106799	APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT, THE FUR SEAL ACT AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT		Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0084	ICR Reference No: 198908-0648-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198602-0648-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT, THE FUR SEAL ACT AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/18/1989
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/22/1989
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR Part 1320 and the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget hereby approves this information collection for a period of 18 months. OMB understands, from discussions with NMFS staff, that the agency is currently conducting a review of the permit application process. Upon completion of this review, NMFS should resubmit the revised permit application, reflectin any modifications that have been made to the form.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/1991	04/30/1991
Responses	487	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,393	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: RESPONDENTS ARE APLLICANTS FOR AND HOLDERS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS. THE MMPA AND ESA PROHIBIT THE TAKING OF MARIN MAMMALS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. APPLICANTS WANTING AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE OR IMPORT MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE USED AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED. PERMIT HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT PERIODICALLY ON THE STATUS OF THEIR PERMIT.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT, THE FUR SEAL ACT AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

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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	487	0	0	0	487	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,393	0	0	0	6,393	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 08/22/1989

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