Application Form for
Membership on a National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/24/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2021
750
520
750
520
188
883
This request is for revision and
extension of this information collection. NOAA is proposing changes
to both the youth and general advisory council applications and the
changes are outlined in response to Question 1. Section 315 of the
National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) (16 U.S.C. § 1445a)
authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish one or more
advisory councils to advise and make recommendations to the
Secretary regarding the designation and management of national
marine sanctuaries. Executive Order 13178 (December 4, 2000)
similarly established a Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Council
pursuant to the NMSA to provide advice and recommendations
regarding the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem
Reserve. Councils are individually chartered to meet the specific
needs of a sanctuary site or of the sanctuary system; 16
councils–15 sanctuary advisory councils and one reserve advisory
council—currently exist. Once a council has been chartered, and as
vacancies occur for existing councils, the Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries starts a process to recruit members for that
council by providing notice to the public and asking interested
parties to apply for the available seats. An application form has
been developed to help ease the application process for the public
and facilitate the review process for the sanctuary
superintendent.
US Code:
16
USC 445a Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries Act
There is an increase in the
number of respondents, responses, and burden hours since new
sanctuary advisory councils were added in the past 3 years.
Miscellaneous costs were greatly reduced as individuals are
increasingly using electronic means for submission of applications.
The federal government costs increased significantly due to an
adjustment in the method of calculation. Rather than using a flat
$20/hour labor rate, NOAA is now using a more accurate wage rate
and percent of effort.
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.