International Dolphin Conservation Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Application for IMO number and exemption application	Form	New	Available
Vessel Operator Permit application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Repair queued
Vessel permit application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
0387 SS BE99 090815_rev 102015.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-10-20	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
4424	Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements		Unchanged
218645	Application for IMO number and exemption application	Form	New
209842	Force majeure exemption request		Unchanged
199907	Notification of purse seine closure period		Unchanged
181594	Documentary evidence requests by Administrator		Unchanged
181593	Monthly tuna receiving reports	Instruction	Unchanged
181592	Monthly tuna storage removal reports	Instruction	Unchanged
181591	Tuna tracking form		Unchanged
181590	Arrival notification		Unchanged
181589	Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag		Unchanged
181588	Vessel register annual notification		Unchanged
181587	Dolphin mortality limit request		Unchanged
181586	Experimental fishing permit applications and reports		Unchanged
181585	Modified net notification		Unchanged
181584	Change in permit operator notification		Unchanged
181583	Vessel departure notification		Unchanged
181581	Vessel Operator Permit application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged
181580	Vessel permit application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0387	ICR Reference No: 201510-0648-011
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201505-0648-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: International Dolphin Conservation Program
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: 12/17/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/17/2015
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.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2018	08/31/2018	08/31/2018
Responses	318	0	318
Time Burden (Hours)	180	0	180
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,572	0	4,572

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Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects information to implement the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (Act). The Act allows entry of yellowfin tuna into the United States (U.S.), under specific conditions, from nations in the International Dolphin Conservation Program that would otherwise be under embargo. The Act also allows U.S. fishing vessels to participate in the yellowfin tuna fishery in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean on terms equivalent with the vessels of other nations. NOAA collects information to allow tracking and verification of dolphin-safe and non-dolphin-safe tuna products from catch through the U.S. market. Per proposed rule 0648-BE99, the one-time requirement for an IMO number for certain vessels is being added.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 31 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-BE99	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 65683	10/27/2015

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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: 18

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for IMO number and exemption application	NA	IMO Ship ID number request
Arrival notification
Change in permit operator notification
Documentary evidence requests by Administrator
Dolphin mortality limit request
Experimental fishing permit applications and reports
Force majeure exemption request
Modified net notification
Monthly tuna receiving reports
Monthly tuna storage removal reports
Notification of purse seine closure period
Notification prior to transfer of vessel to foreign registry and flag
Tuna tracking form
Vessel Operator Permit application	NA, NA	International Dolphin Conservation Program Vessel Operator Permit ,   Operator permit application - online option
Vessel departure notification
Vessel permit application	NA	International Dolphin Conservation Program vessel permit application
Vessel register annual notification
Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: IMO number applications and exemption request add 6 responses, 3 hours and $6 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,060

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: 11/17/2015

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