Observers collect biological samples
and fishery-dependent information on total catch and interactions
with protected species. Managers use data collected by observers to
monitor quotas, manage groundfish and prohibited species catch, and
document and reduce fishery interactions with protected resources.
Scientists use data collected by observers for stock assessments
and marine ecosystem research. The stock assessments are the basis
for setting annual catch quotas for groundfish species The
restructured Observer Program, which began in 2013, expanded
observer coverage to fill scientific data gaps, reduce bias in the
data, and more equitably distribute costs for observer coverage.
This program expanded coverage to nearly all catcher/processors,
the halibut and sablefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) fisheries,
and vessels between 40 ft and 60 ft length overall(LOA). This
program reduces bias in fishery-dependent data by using a
scientific method to deploy observers, as explained in the 2015
Annual Deployment Plan (ADP).
PL:
Pub.L. 194 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
Adjustments are made to
decrease the number of respondents, to change the personnel hourly
costs from $25/hr to $37/hr, and to remove any costs associated
with online submittal. Observer Declare & Deploy System (ODDS)
a decrease of 72 respondents, 417 instead of 489 a decrease of
4,957 responses, 5,883 instead of 10,840 a decrease of 1,239 hours,
1,471 instead of 2,710 hr a decrease of $3,330 personnel costs,
$54,427 instead of $57,757 a decrease of $1,626 miscellaneous
costs, 0 instead of $1,626 Electronic monitoring exemption an
increase of $12 personnel costs, $37 instead of $25 a decrease of
$1 miscellaneous costs, 0 instead of $1 Notify one-time electronic
monitoring instead of observer coverage an increase of $12
personnel costs, $37 instead of $25 Observer training registration
an increase of $120 personnel costs, $370 instead of $250 a
decrease of $114 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $120. Observer
briefing registration a decrease of 1 hour, 35 instead of 36 hr an
increase of $432 personnel costs, $1,332 instead of $1295 a
decrease of $15 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $21. Observer
candidate transcripts a decrease of 5 hours, 40 instead of 45 hr an
increase of $480 personnel costs, $1,480 instead of $1,000
Projected observer assignments a decrease of 3 hours, 105 instead
of 108 hr an increase of $1,260 personnel costs, $3,885 instead of
$2,625 a decrease of $45 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $51.
Physical examination verification a decrease of 5 hours, 25 instead
of 24 hr an increase of $300 personnel costs, $925 instead of $625
a decrease of $15 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $21. Observer
deployment/logistics an increase of $372 personnel costs, $1,147
instead of $775 a decrease of $13 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of
$19. Observer debriefing registration an increase of $5,400
personnel costs, $16,650 instead of $11,250 a decrease of $45
miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $51. Certificates of insurance an
increase of $12 personnel costs, $37 instead of $25 a decrease of
$6 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $12. Observer provider
contracts an increase of $36 personnel costs, $111 instead of $75
Other reports (conduct, behavior) a decrease of 100 hours, 100
instead of 200 hr an increase of $1,200 personnel costs, $3,700
instead of $2,500 a decrease of $119 miscellaneous costs, 6 instead
of $125. Industry request for assistance an increase of $60
personnel costs, $185 instead of $125 a decrease of $14
miscellaneous costs, 6 instead of $20. Update to provider
information a decrease of 2 responses, 1 instead of 3 an increase
of $12 personnel costs, $37 instead of $25 a decrease of $1
miscellaneous costs, 0 instead of 1 Observer provider permit
application an increase of $720 miscellaneous costs, $2,220 instead
of $1,500. Copies of invoices an increase of $3,600 personnel
costs, $11,100 instead of $7,500 a decrease of $619 miscellaneous
costs, $6 instead of $625. Observer Fee submittal (removed) a
decrease of 160 respondents and responses, 0 instead of 160 a
decrease of 40 hours, 0 instead of 40 hr a decrease of $40
personnel costs, $0 instead of $40 a decrease of $24 miscellaneous
costs, 0 instead of $24
$61,646
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Patsy Bearden 907
586-7008
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.
0318 FRN pub 052015_28976.pdf
0318 Supporting Statement 110415.docx
NMFS Alaska Region Observer Providers - candidate college transcripts and statements