articipants in the federally-regulated
fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the South Atlantic,
Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean are required to obtain federal
permits under the existing permit program for the specific Fishery
Management Plans of each region. National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
needs information from the applications and associated data
collections to identify fishing vessels/dealers/participants,
properly manage the fisheries, and generate fishery-related data.
This request adds an endorsement for golden tilefish.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
Program Change: The Fishery
Bulletin Option postcard was a one-time collection; 8,837 responses
and 295 hours are removed. There was no associated
recordkeeping/reporting cost. Adjustments: There is a net decrease
of 266 responses and a net increase of 2,409 burden hours in
addition to the program change above. The number of EEZ fishing
permits and endorsements issued as of November 2012 is 7,412,
decreased from 8,072. Wreckfish permits also decreased from 10 to
7. However, Dolphin/Wahoo or Rock Shrimp Operator Permit
Applications increased to 614 from 421, and NMFS estimates 1,710
transfer notarizations on an annual basis instead of 1,506. There
have also been several increases to estimated response times, based
on respondent feedback: For the Federal Permit Application Form
for Fishing in the EEZ, average time is 40 minutes instead of 20
minutes including renewals. The Wreckfish Permit Application
and the Columbian Treaty Water Application Forms are now estimated
to average 30 minutes per response instead of 20 minutes
Dolphin/Wahoo or Rock Shrimp Permit Applications are now estimated
to average 25 minutes per response instead of 20 minutes. There is
expected to be one Live Rock site evaluation added, for a total of
45 minutes (1 hour) There is a net decrease of $203,551
(adjustments only)-- from $694,185 to $490,634, due to adjustments
made by the Southeast Regional Office to update the number of
permit holders and fees found in the responses to Question 13.
$579,510
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Anik Clemens 727
551-5611
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.
Fishing in Colombian Treaty Waters Vessel Permit Application
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Fishing in Colombian Treaty Waters Vessel Permit Application