U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 88-197 U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook. Form and Instruction	Modified
0223 30 day FRN pub 021418_6518.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0223 60d FRN pub 102417_49182.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0223 SS Extension 05022018 Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-05-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4125	U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook. Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0223	ICR Reference No: 201802-0648-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-0648-009
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook.
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/03/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/14/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2018
Responses	6,800	0	4,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,800	0	4,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,400	0	2,560

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Abstract: United States (U.S.) fishermen, participating in the Pacific albacore tuna fishery, are required to obtain a Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and/or a High-Seas Fishery Compliance Act permit. A requirement for the permits is to complete and submit logbooks documenting their daily fishing activities, including catch and effort for each fishing trip. Submissions must be made within thirty (30) days of the completion of a trip. The information obtained is used by the agency to assess the status of Pacific albacore stocks and to monitor the fishery. The agency also provides an electronic alternative to the hard copy form. Use of this electronic logbook is voluntary. There is a Privacy Act Statement on the Pacific HMS Web page.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 75 Name of Law: High Seas Fishing Compliance 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:
	82 FR 49182	10/24/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 6518	02/14/2018
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
U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook.	88-197	U.S. Pacific Albacore Logbook

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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	6,800	4,000	0	0	2,800	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,800	4,000	0	0	2,800	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,400	2,560	0	0	840	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: There is an increase in respondents to 1700 from 1000, using an average number of HMS permit holders over the last three years. The previous sponsor had not updated the respondent numbers, so they were six years out of date this year and have been adjusted accordingly. The average cost per mailing was recalculated at $0.50. Thus although costs increased based on accurate counting of responses, they did not increase proportionally.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $58,600

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: 02/14/2018

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