Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Rationalization Social Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Post catch shares surveys, interviews and meetings Form and Instruction	Modified
0606_rev-ext_ss_070313_PartA rev.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-07-15
0606_rev-ext_ss070313_PartB.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-07-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
192780	Post catch shares surveys, interviews and meetings Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0606	ICR Reference No: 201307-0648-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201206-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Rationalization Social Study
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: 08/20/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/17/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2013
Responses	416	0	1,125
Time Burden (Hours)	394	0	1,104
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Pacific Fisheries Management Council implemented per the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act a Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program. Rationalization programs are known to have extensive beneficial outcomes for fish stocks. Literature shows mixed outcomes for the fishery participants, who may suffer negative impacts. These impacts are commonly referred to as social impacts. The purpose of this study is multi-fold. Baseline data and 1 post-rationalization data collection effort are the foundation to measure changes in the system. However, time series data is essential to capture the full range of impacts related to this program. This post rationalization research will update the baseline and detect changes in the system. Extensive pre and post rationalization data is the only way to accurate measure social impacts. The collection of this data will provide fisheries manager's social science data which is typically unavailable or available in limited quality. This research will collect extensive data about the people in the fishery for the maximum benefit to all parties, including fisheries managers and contribute to the five year review of the management program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens 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 9886	02/12/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 42752	07/17/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Post catch shares surveys, interviews and meetings	NA	Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Post Catch Shares 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	416	1,125	0	0	-709	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	394	1,104	0	0	-710	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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 were made to the burden, reflecting some consolidation of the fishery due to the catch shares program, and more accurate estimates of the population.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $156,550

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: 07/17/2013

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