In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2024
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2021
1,158
0
1,410
2,104
0
2,098
0
0
1,362
This request is for revision and extension of an existing information collection. Changes from the previous submission include updated ONMS permit application and applicant instructions to improve the quality of information initially collected and to make the permit process more efficient; the correction of a mathematical error that increased the total burden hours for baitfish permits; the removal of lionfish permits in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS); and the addition of ten general permits to the annual estimate, five of these due to the designation of Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary (MPNMS), and five permits due to the designation of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary (WSCNMS).
This data collection request is for information collected in support of the review of Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) permit applications and the issuance of permits in a manner that protects sanctuary resources and qualities. Permit decisions must be consistent with the purposes and policies of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA; 16 U.S.C. §§ 1431 et seq.), the purposes for which the sanctuary was designated, and the regulations governing the National Marine Sanctuary System (15 CFR Part 922). The regulations list specific activities that are prohibited in national marine sanctuaries and establish that otherwise prohibited activities may be conducted if such activity is specifically authorized by and conducted in accordance with the scope, purpose, terms and conditions of a permit issued by ONMS. For most permit types, persons desiring a permit must submit an application, and anyone obtaining a permit is generally required to submit one or more reports on the activity allowed under the permit. The information collection supports determinations on whether proposed activities comply with ONMS permit categories and applicable regulatory review criteria. It allows ONMS to make decisions on possible permit terms and conditions deemed reasonably necessary to protect sanctuary resources and qualities, such as terms and conditions to avoid, minimize, or mitigate injury to sanctuary resources.
US Code:
16 USC 1431
Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries Act
The number of responses increased due to the addition of two new sanctuaries. The burden hours for baitfish increased from 48 to 127 due to a mathematical error in the previous submission. Burden costs decreased as all submissions are now electronic. The Lionfish Removal permit is no longer issued so it was removed from this collection.
The cost to the Federal Government greatly increased due to inclusion of federal labor costs.
$857,400
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
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:
(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.
NMS Permit Application
0648-0141 30-day 86 FR 38686 2021-0722.pdf
0648-0141 Supporting Statement Part A 2021-1130.docx
General Permits and Authorizations