Marine Recreational Information Program Fishing Effort Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Nonresident Angler Survey Form	Modified
Resident Angler Survey Form	Modified
MFES Non Response Follow Up.docx Supplementary Document	2013-10-30
MFES experimental testing V2.docx Supplementary Document	2013-10-30
SS 0652 Part B 2013 052313.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-06-07
SS 0652 Part A 2013 052313.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-06-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
204507	Non-response survey Other-correspondence	Removed
204506	Nonresident Angler Survey Form	Modified
204505	Resident Angler Survey Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0652	ICR Reference No: 201306-0648-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201210-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Marine Recreational Information Program Fishing Effort Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/19/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2015
Responses	153,000	0	53,400
Time Burden (Hours)	25,500	0	8,900
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requires that the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey (MRFSS) be upgraded and that future fishing surveys target anglers licensed or registered at the State or Federal level. Several pilot studies to test new survey methods have been completed. This revision is requested to implement a new method for collecting recreational fishing effort data on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Results of this data collection will be used to calculate bi-monthly estimates of marine recreational fishing participation and effort.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1801 et seq 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:
	78 FR 20296	04/04/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 43140	07/19/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Non-response survey	NA, NA, NA	MRIP Recreational Filshing Survey ,   MRIP Recreational Fishing Survey ,   Weather and Outdoor Activity Survey
Resident Angler Survey	NA	Weather and outdoor activity survey
Nonresident Angler Survey	NA	Weather and outdoor activity 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	153,000	53,400	0	120,000	-20,400	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25,500	8,900	0	20,000	-3,400	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 requested revision results in a net increase of 99,600 respondents and responses and 16,600 hours. Program Change: Expanding the MFES to 15 additional states results in an increase of 120,000 respondents and responses and 20,000 hours. Adjustments: Adjusting the sample size for the existing MFES states, MA, NY, NC and FL to account for precision requirements and available funding results in a decrease of 19,800 respondents and responses and 3,300 hours. Eliminating the nonresponse follow-up study, which will be completed in 2013, results in a decrease of 600 respondents and responses and 100 hours. Total adjustments: 20,400 fewer responses and 3,400 fewer hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,700,000

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: 07/19/2013

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