Alaska Observer Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Request for full observer coverage Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Catcher/Processor Request for partial observer coverage Form	Unchanged
0318 Supporting Statement (BG96)_PR_100217.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-10-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4246	NMFS Alaska Region Observer Providers - candidate college transcripts and statements	Unchanged
228573	Pre-cruise meeting notification	New
226196	Appeal of industry requests	Unchanged
226195	Submit EM data to NMFS	Unchanged
226194	Close an EM trip	Unchanged
226193	Log in fishing trip in ODDS	Unchanged
226192	Vessel monitoring plan	Unchanged
225436	Notification of observer of Bering Sea Pollock catch	Unchanged
225435	Request for full observer coverage Form and Instruction	Unchanged
219384	Catcher/Processor Request for partial observer coverage Form	Unchanged
201481	Request for electronic monitoring or removal from EM pool	Unchanged
200661	Observer appeals	Unchanged
187144	Update to provider information	Unchanged
187143	Observer provider invoice copies	Unchanged
187142	Observer provider permit application	Unchanged
187140	Industry Request for Assistance in Improving Observer Data Quality Issues	Unchanged
187138	Other reports (formerly conduct and behavior policy)	Unchanged
187137	Observer provider contracts	Unchanged
187136	Certificates of insurance	Unchanged
187135	Observer debriefing registration Instruction	Unchanged
187131	Observer deployment/logistics report Instruction	Unchanged
187130	Physical examination verification Instruction	Unchanged
187129	Projected observer assignment Instruction	Unchanged
187128	Observer briefing registration Instruction	Modified
187127	Observer training registration Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0318	ICR Reference No: 201710-0648-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201707-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Observer 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: 02/01/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/27/2017
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.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	12/31/2018	12/31/2018
Responses	11,963	0	11,963
Time Burden (Hours)	10,476	0	10,476
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,658	0	2,658

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Abstract: This action would modify the requirements for an observer to obtain a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement, implement a pre-cruise meeting requirement for vessels required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement, and modify observer coverage and reporting requirements for vessels when participating in the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program. This action is intended to increase the number of observers that qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement, promote operational efficiency, and remove unnecessary requirements for specific vessels participating in the CDQ Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 194 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0648-BG96	Proposed rulemaking	82 FR 61243	12/27/2017

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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: 25

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Observer briefing registration
Request for electronic monitoring or removal from EM pool
Request for full observer coverage	NA	Request for full observer coverage
Log in fishing trip in ODDS
Close an EM trip
Submit EM data to NMFS
Appeal of industry requests
Vessel monitoring plan
Catcher/Processor Request for partial observer coverage	NA	Partial observer coverage request
Observer provider contracts
Observer appeals
Observer debriefing registration
Certificates of insurance
Industry Request for Assistance in Improving Observer Data Quality Issues
Observer provider permit application
Observer provider invoice copies
Update to provider information
Observer deployment/logistics report
NMFS Alaska Region Observer Providers - candidate college transcripts and statements
Projected observer assignment
Physical examination verification
Observer training registration
Notification of observer of Bering Sea Pollock catch
Other reports (formerly conduct and behavior policy)
Pre-cruise meeting notification

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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: This action will require freezer longline vessels and pot catcher/processors when fishing groundfish CDQ to notify the observer program for a pre-cruise meeting. Thirteen hours are added. NMFS increaseing the number of responses for observer briefing registration to account for additional observers attending nontrawl lead level 2 training. Twelve hours are added. These changes increase the number of respondents, the number of responses, and total burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $71,341

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 12/27/2017

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