This request is to merge OMB Control
No. 0648-0549, Northeast Multispecies Framework 42 Permits, into
OMB Control No. 0648-0202, Northeast Region Permit Family of
Forms. There are net increases to responses and hours related to
vessel monitoring system activities and the Days at Sea program,
and thus to the entire collection, based on fleet expansion under
Framework 42. However, costs have decreased, reflecting lower
remaining initial capital costs for Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)
purchases. Responses have increased from 15,851,420 to 15,870,525;
hours have increased from 38,379 to 40,227, and costs have
decreased from 3,813,268 to 3,035,161. Once this merger has been
approved, OMB Control No. 0648-0549 will be discontinued.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act
There are net increases to
responses and burden, based on merging 0648-0549, reflecting an
expanded fleet. However, overall costs have decreased, reflecting
fewer remaining initial VMS costs.
$927,824
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Moira Kelly 9782819218
No
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.
Replacement/upgrade, permit history, permit appeals
0202 ChgRq Just_merger of 0549.pdf
Northeast Region Vessel Monitoring: Request for Exemption