Scientific Research, Exempted Fishing, and Exempted Educational Activity Submissions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0309 SS 042612_rev2.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-05-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4222	Scientific Research Plans	Modified
187101	Exempted educational reports	Modified
187100	Exempted educational requests	Modified
187099	EFP reports	Modified
187098	EFP requests	Modified
187097	Scientific research reports	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0309	ICR Reference No: 201204-0648-011
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200811-0648-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Scientific Research, Exempted Fishing, and Exempted Educational Activity Submissions
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/10/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/24/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2012
Responses	258	0	182
Time Burden (Hours)	6,073	0	11,003
Cost Burden (Dollars)	388	0	262

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Abstract: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and its regulations do not generally affect scientific research activities conducted by a scientific research vessel. Persons planning to conduct such research are encouraged to submit a scientific research plan to ensure that the activities are considered research and not fishing. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research activity after its completion. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) may also grant exemptions from fishery regulations for educational or other activities (e.g., using non-regulation gear). The applications for these exemptions must be submitted, as well as reports on activities. Eligible researchers on board federally permitted fishing vessels that plan to temporarily possess fish in a manner not compliant with applicable fishing regulations for the purpose of collecting scientific data on catch may submit a request for a temporary possession letter of authorization. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research activity after its completion.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 3 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Managment Act as amended in 2006
  

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:
	77 FR 6784	02/09/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 30994	05/24/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Scientific research reports
EFP requests
EFP reports
Exempted educational requests
Exempted educational reports
Scientific Research Plans

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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	258	182	0	0	76	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,073	11,003	0	0	-4,930	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	388	262	0	0	126	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Adjustments: An increase in responses, plus adjusting response times down, per regional feedback, resulted in a net decrease in burden hours of 4,930: • A decrease of 6,538 hours due to adjusted response time estimates, plus • An increase of 1,608 hours due to the 76 additional responses. Both the added responses and increased postage costs contributed to an increase of $126 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $85,663

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]? 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: 05/24/2012

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