Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Vessel Information Family of Forms

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application for IMO Number Form	Modified
WCPFC Area Endorsement Application Form and Instruction	Modified
Foreign EEZ form Form and Instruction	Modified
0595 30d FRN pub 090418_44867.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-09-10
0595 60d FRN pub 050318_19525.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-09-10
0595 supporting statement draft_091018.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-09-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
216645	Application for IMO Number Form	Modified
185817	WCPFC Area Endorsement Application Form and Instruction	Modified
185816	Foreign EEZ form Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0595	ICR Reference No: 201809-0648-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201510-0648-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Vessel Information Family of Forms
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/13/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/10/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2018
Responses	67	0	67
Time Burden (Hours)	71	0	71
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,231	0	1,231

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Abstract: United States (U.S.) vessels fishing for highly migratory species in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries (WCPF) Convention Area (excepting U.S. waters) are required to submit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service information about the vessels and related information. The information is used by NOAA and the WCPF Commission to ensure compliance with conservation and management measures, and is needed in order for the U.S. to comply with its obligations under the WCPF Convention. A proposed rule, RIN 0648-BE84, will add the requirement for certain classes of vessels to apply for an International Maritime Organization (IMO) number. This will be a one-time requirement, as the number will stay with the vessel throughout its life.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 479 505 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization AConvention Implementation 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:
	83 FR 19525	05/03/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 44867	09/04/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Foreign EEZ form	NA	Foreign EEZ form
WCPFC Area Endorsement Application	NA	Area Endorsement Application
Application for IMO Number	NA	IMO application form

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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: There are no program changes. Adjustments: The number of respondents and responses, based on the past 3 years, is now 55, reduced from 67, and the hours are 65, reduced from 71. Recordkeeping/reporting costs have increased from $1,231 to $2,431. This is mainly due to the vessel area endorsement nonrefundable fee having increased from $23 to $54, so that although there are now 44 responses rather than 51 previously, there is a net increase of $1,203 ($1,173 in 2015 vs $2,376 in 2018).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $219

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: 09/10/2018

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