Amendments 15B, 18A, and 18B to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0603 SS 1-15-13 Part A rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-01-28
0603 SS 1-15-13 Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-01-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
205403	Golden Tilefish Endorsement Qualification Appeals	New
200943	Appeals re black sea bass pot gear endosrement designations	Removed
190546	Monthly video camera downloads	Unchanged
190545	Video Camera Installations	Unchanged
190544	Weekly ELB downloads	Unchanged
190517	Electronic logbook installation	Unchanged
190516	Submission of business entity annual report with permit transfer request	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0603	ICR Reference No: 201301-0648-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201206-0648-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Amendments 15B, 18A, and 18B to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/08/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/28/2013
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2015
Responses	80,593	0	80,593
Time Burden (Hours)	2,684	0	2,684
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,040	0	1,040

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Abstract: RIN 0648-BB58, for Amendment 18B to the South Atlantic snapper-grouper fishery management plan, requires modifications of information collection requirements to this information collection. We will be adding a golden tilefish endorsement under 0648-0205 and the appeal for qualifying for the endorsement in this collection. The appeal for the black sea bass is no longer applicable and has been deleted.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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:
0648-BB58	Proposed rulemaking	77 FR 75093	12/19/2012

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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: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Monthly video camera downloads
Weekly ELB downloads
Video Camera Installations
Appeals re black sea bass pot gear endosrement designations
Golden Tilefish Endorsement Qualification Appeals
Submission of business entity annual report with permit transfer request
Electronic logbook installation

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Program changes: Amendment 18B includes a mechanism for up to 43 appeals of golden tilefish longline endorsement determinations, thus adding 43 respondents, 86 hours and $430 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. For Amendment 18A, the black sea bass pot endorsement appeal is no longer applicable, thus subtracting 104 responses, 208 burden hours and $1,040 in reporting/recordkeeping costs. Total net changes: Sixty-one fewer responses, 122 fewer hours and $610 less in recordkeeping/reporting costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,555,720

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: 01/28/2013

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