OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. 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.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2021
10/31/2021
10/31/2021
454
0
454
248
0
248
4,578
0
4,578
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-BH48, a one-time requirement for an International Maritime Organization number for additional vessels is being added, and vessel notification requirements are being amended and added to facilitate purse seine utilization of fleet capacity.
US Code:
16 USC 31
Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act
There will be an increase of 55 respondents and 64 responses, an increase of 30.4 hours, and an increase of $72.
This program change is necessary in order for the United States to comply with the recent decision of the IATTC to require its members to ensure that IMO numbers are issued for all fishing vessels under 100 GRT or GT in size but over 12 meters in overall length that are authorized to fish for tuna and tuna-like species on the high seas within the IATTC Convention Area. Further, the addition of a sunk status and aging fleet provision, and vessel departure notification, will facilitate management of the purse seine capacity for vessels listed on the IATTC Regional Vessel Register. Additionally, there has been an increase in vessel trips in recent years, and subsequently, vessel departure notifications. This addition to the information collection resulted in an increase in recordkeeping/reporting costs per year.
$2,898
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
Daniel Studt 562 980-4073
Reginfo record details
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.
Application for IMO number and exemption application
0648-0387 Supplemental Statement Part A for Proposed Rule_RIN 0648-BH48.docx
Waiver request to transit ETP without permit including reporting requirements