Alaska Region Logbook and Activity Family of Forms

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Paper Logbook: Catcher Vessel Trawl Daily Fishing Logbook (DFL) Form and Instruction	Modified
Check In/Out Reports: Mothership Form and Instruction	Modified
Product Transfer Report Form and Instruction	Modified
Vessel Activity Report Form and Instruction	Modified
Check In/Out Reports: Shoreside Processor Form and Instruction	Modified
Paper Logbooks: Catcher/Processor Longline/Pot Gear DCPL Form	Modified
Paper Logbooks: Catcher Vessel Longline/Pot Gear DFL Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0213 Supporting Statement Part A 2020-0108.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-01-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4109	Paper Logbook: Catcher Vessel Trawl Daily Fishing Logbook (DFL) Form and Instruction	Modified
218230	Check In/Out Reports: Mothership Form and Instruction	Modified
186378	Product Transfer Report Form and Instruction	Modified
186375	Vessel Activity Report Form and Instruction	Modified
186372	Check In/Out Reports: Shoreside Processor Form and Instruction	Modified
186368	Paper Logbooks: Catcher/Processor Longline/Pot Gear DCPL Form	Modified
186366	Paper Logbooks: Catcher Vessel Longline/Pot Gear DFL Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0213	ICR Reference No: 201912-0648-020
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201802-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Region Logbook and Activity Family of Forms
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/19/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/08/2020
Terms of Clearance: OMB requests that the agency submit final rule-related information collection requests prior to the rule publishing in the Federal Registrar to facilitate up to 60 days of review prior to the rule becoming effective, per 5 CFR 1320.11(h).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2021	05/31/2021	05/31/2021
Responses	41,602	0	41,602
Time Burden (Hours)	15,654	0	15,654
Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,954	0	7,164

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Abstract: As part of its fishery management responsibilities, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requires vessels and processors participating in Federally managed groundfish and crab fisheries off Alaska to provide information through paper logbooks and other forms. This collection is revised due to the associated rule (RIN 0648-BI65) for Amendment 118 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Management Area, which authorizes retention of legal-size halibut in pot-and-line and longline pot gear used to fish for halibut or sablefish IFQ or CDQ in the BSAI. Under this action, all vessels fishing sablefish or halibut IFQ/CDQ with pot gear will be required to use a logbook. This collection supports an effective monitoring and enforcement system with information that includes identification of the participating vessels, operators, dealers, and processors; location of the fishing activity; timeframes when fishing and processing is occurring; and shipment and transfer of fishing products. Collecting information from fishery participants is necessary in order to promote successful management of groundfish, crab, Pacific halibut, and salmon resources.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 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-BI65	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 840	01/08/2020

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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: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Check In/Out Reports: Shoreside Processor	NA	Shoreside processor check-in/check-out report and instructions
Paper Logbooks: Catcher/Processor Longline/Pot Gear DCPL	NA	Catcher-Processor Longline and Pot Gear DCPL
Product Transfer Report	NA	Product transfer report
Paper Logbook: Catcher Vessel Trawl Daily Fishing Logbook (DFL)	NA	Catcher vessel trawl gear daily fishing log
Paper Logbooks: Catcher Vessel Longline/Pot Gear DFL	NA	Catcher Vessel LongLine and Pot Gear DFL
Check In/Out Reports: Mothership	NA	Mothership checkin/checkout report
Vessel Activity Report	NA	Vessel Activitiy Report

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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	41,602	41,602	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,654	15,654	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,954	7,164	0	0	2,790	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $54,402

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: 01/08/2020

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