Social Impacts of the Implementation of a Catch Shares Program in the Mid-Atlantic

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Social Impacts of the Implementation of Catch Shares Programs in the Mid-Atlantic - survey Form	New
MACS SS_021011 Part B rev.pdf Supporting Statement B	2011-02-16
MACS SS_021011 Part A. rev.pdf Supporting Statement A	2011-02-16
Performance measures_338.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-02-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
196165	Social Impacts of the Implementation of Catch Shares Programs in the Mid-Atlantic - survey Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0627	ICR Reference No: 201102-0648-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Social Impacts of the Implementation of a Catch Shares Program in the Mid-Atlantic
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: 04/12/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/22/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	270	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	113	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Catch share systems are being encouraged and considered in a variety of United States (U.S.) fisheries. Scientists, policy makers, and stakeholders (including fishermen and non-governmental environmental organizations) have different views about potential social and economic impacts and outcomes of these output-oriented systems. Thus establishing baselines for trend analysis and identifying and evaluating impacts over time is essential to assess and improve such systems and determine whether intended outcomes are realized. Without baselines we cannot as effectively judge change due to catch shares from change due to other factors. The largest ever catch share program (in terms of number of permits) was implemented in the groundfish fishery in the Northeast region May 1, 2010. An Individual Transferable Quota for General category scallop permits was established April 1, 2010. Other catch share programs are being contemplated in the Northeast Region (New England and the Mid-Atlantic) for the near future. Baselines are rapidly being left behind. A University of Rhode Island survey of fishermen and former fishermen in New England in 2009/2010 partially captured this baseline for fisheries in general, as well as some immediate post-implementation impacts for groundfishermen in that region. This survey will replicate that survey in the Mid-Atlantic. Timing is critical in order to capture baselines for fisheries in general, and immediate post-implementation effects for recently implemented catch shares.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4371 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act
   PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 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:
	75 FR 55306	09/10/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 9541	02/18/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Social Impacts of the Implementation of Catch Shares Programs in the Mid-Atlantic - survey	NA	Social Impacts of Catch Shares Implementation in the Mid-Atlantic

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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	270	0	0	270	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	113	0	0	113	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: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $64,369

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 02/22/2011

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