North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NPGOP Non-Response Follow-Up Form	Form and Instruction	New	Available
NPGOP Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form	Form and Instruction	New	Available
NPGO ss part B 072506.pdf	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2006-07-25	Available
NPGO ss part A 072506.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2006-07-25	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44291	NPGOP Non-Response Follow-Up Form	Form and Instruction	New
44290	NPGOP Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0550	ICR Reference No: 200607-0648-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/31/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2006
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2009	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Comment Form will help North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program (NPGOP) assess observer performance, ensure higher data quality, and provide the vessel/plant operators with a direct line of communication to the program management. Improved communication and outreach is a priority for the NPGOP. It is important to get the fishermen’s opinions about the program and have a method for them to report their concerns and evaluations of the program. This is a tailored qualitative survey for Vessel/Plant Operators who have had observers on their vessels to provide direct feedback on observer and observer program performance to the National Marine Fisheries Service. This will be collected on a voluntary basis. The Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form is available to all operators who have had a certified North Pacific Groundfish observer onboard their vessel or plant. Vessel operators or plant operators are the only ones who may complete the survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 403 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
   US Code: 16 USC 1387 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection 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:
	71 FR 19715	04/17/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 43104	07/31/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NPGOP Non-Response Follow-Up Form	NA	NPGOP Non-Response Follow-up Form
NPGOP Vessel/Plant Operator Comment Form	NA	NPGOP Vessel/Plant Comment Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	1,200	0	0	1,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	500	0	0	500	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Vessels/plants may carry several observers or the same observer on several trips throughout the year. Due to extensive outreach, availability of the Comment Form, and ease of completion and return (either via postage paid mail or the internet), we expect 75% of the vessel/plant operators to fill out the Comment Card. It is expected that NPGOP may observe 400 different vessels/plants a year. The average number of times a vessel/plant is observed per year is three, for an average yearly total of 1200 observations. At a 75% return rate, we expect to receive 900 Comment Forms per year. With an average of 30 minutes to complete a Comment Form, the estimated total number of annual hours would be 450. We will also use a Non-response Follow-up Form. This follow-up will be performed either in person or by phone. We expect to use 300 of these forms per year. With an average of 10 minutes to complete this alternate form, the estimated total number of additional hours would be 50, for an overall total of 500 hours, annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,250

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

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: 08/02/2006

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