Large Pelagic Fishing Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - HMS Characterization Survey Form and Instruction	Removed
Large Pelagic Fishing Survey - Biological Sampling Form	Modified
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Dockside Intercept Form	Modified
0380 SS 082311 Part A rev.pdf Supporting Statement A	2011-08-27
0380 SS 082311 Part B.pdf Supporting Statement B	2011-08-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4411	Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Telephone Survey Other-advance letter	Modified
184542	Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - HMS Characterization Survey Form and Instruction	Removed
184541	Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - North Carolina Winter Bluefin Tuna Dockside Survey Other-PRA statement	Removed
184540	Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Headboat Survey Other-PRA statement for all surveys	Modified
184539	Large Pelagic Fishing Survey - Biological Sampling Form	Modified
184538	Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Dockside Intercept Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0380	ICR Reference No: 201108-0648-016
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201005-0648-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Large Pelagic Fishing Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/14/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/29/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2011
Responses	21,987	0	34,607
Time Burden (Hours)	2,451	0	4,894
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Large Pelagic Fishing Survey consists of dockside and telephone surveys of recreational anglers for large pelagic fish in the Atlantic Ocean. The survey provides NMFS with information to monitor catch of bluefin tuna and marlin. Catch monitoring in these fisheries and collection of catch and effort statistics for all pelagic fish is required under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, in order for the U.S. to meet its reporting obligations to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna. To address potential non-response bias we will add a non-response follow-up survey the the Large Pelagics Telephone Survey (LPTS) in the Northeast region. We will also add an electronic Internet reporting option to the LPTS for all areas in an effort to increase response rates. Other changes include reducing the estimated Large Pelagics Biological Survey sample size from 2,670 to 1,500 interviews, and dropping the Highly Migratory Species Characterization Survey and North Carolina Winter BFT Tuna Dockside Survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 971 Name of Law: Atlantic Tunas Conventions 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:
	76 FR 12340	03/07/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 53401	08/26/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Dockside Intercept	NA, NA	Large Pelagic Dockside Intercept Form ,   LPIS Telephone Validation Questionnaire
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Headboat Survey	NA	LPS Headboat Survey Questionnaire
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - Telephone Survey	NA, NA	Large Pelagic Telephone Survey - logsheet alternative ,   LPTS survey
Large Pelagic Fishing Survey - Biological Sampling	NA	Large Pelagic Biological Survey sampling form
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - North Carolina Winter Bluefin Tuna Dockside Survey	NA	LPS Dockside Intercept Survey (for use in NC Winter BF Tuna Intercept Survey)
Large Pelagics Fishing Survey - HMS Characterization Survey	NA	HMS Characterization Survey

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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	21,987	34,607	0	-12,470	-150	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,451	4,894	0	-2,443	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Program changes: 1. Elimination of the Highly Migratory Species Characterization Survey results in a reduction of 5,566 unduplicated respondents, 10,000 responses and 2,500 hours. 2. Elimination of the North Carolina Winter BFT Dockside Survey results in a reduction of 1,300 responses and 130 hours. 3. Reduction of the estimated sample size for the Large Pelagics Biological Survey by 1,170 results in a reduction of 19 hours. 4. Addition of a non-response follow-up survey to the Large Pelagics Telephone Survey (Northeast states only) results in an increase of 206 hours, to the combined total for Northeast and Southeast state, to approximate the 100% response previously estimated, so there is no change to the estimated number of responses. Total net decreases due to program changes: 12,470 responses and 2,443 hours. Adjustment: Corrections to calculations of responses and response times for the headboat survey resulted in a decrease of 150 responses but no change to burden hours for this survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,205,256

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: 08/29/2011

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