Medical Transfer for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quotas (IFQs)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Medical Transfer Application Form and Instruction	New
MTPH ss new 070207.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-07-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180932	Quota share holder ownership documentation	New
180931	Medical Transfer Application Letter of Appeal	New
180929	Medical Transfer Application Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0569	ICR Reference No: 200706-0648-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Medical Transfer for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quotas (IFQs)
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: 10/31/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/03/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,098	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,339	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,210	0	0

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Abstract: The IFQ Program provides management measures for the commercial fisheries that use fixed gear to harvest sablefish and Pacific halibut. The IFQ Program limits access to the Pacific halibut and sablefish, and crab fisheries to those persons holding quota share in specific management areas. Since the initial implementation of the IFQ Program, individuals have submitted numerous petitions to NMFS and the North Pacific Fisheries Council requesting the temporary transfer of IFQs for medical reasons. These individuals sought medical transfers due to the inability of IFQ holders to physically be aboard the vessel as IFQs were fished. NMFS was previously unable to implement a medical transfer program recommended by the Council due to legal constraints. The approach provided in this action would resolve the legal issues resulting from previous approaches.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 479 104 Name of Law: Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-AS84	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 44795	08/09/2007

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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: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Quota share holder ownership documentation
Medical Transfer Application	NA	Application for medical transfer of IFQ
Medical Transfer Application Letter of Appeal

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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	3,098	0	0	3,098	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,339	0	0	3,339	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,210	0	0	3,210	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new program, allowing medical transfers of IFQ, with a provision for appeals, and requirements for all quota share holders to submit owner documentation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $75,550

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: 07/03/2007

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