North Atlantic Right Whale Research and Management Activities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2023-17126_30-day notice_NARW Research.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-10
EO 14008 Tackling the Climate Crisis Jan 27 2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-19
Attachment 1 Questionnaire revised.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-19
07.19.2023_Supporting Statement A NARW .docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-19
2023-03882_88 FR 11953_2023.02.24.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-06-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
260497	Questionnaire Other-Questionnaire	New
260496	Interviews Other-Questionnaire	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202306-1010-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: 1010-NEW
Title: North Atlantic Right Whale Research and Management Activities
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/11/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	253	0
Time Burden (Hours)	111	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is working on a project to identify and synthesize current North Atlantic right whale (NARW) research and management activities conducted by State and Federal government researchers, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations. This project includes identification of mitigation efforts to avoid or limit impacts from offshore wind development activities on NARWs. This information will provide essential data and stakeholder feedback so that BOEM managers and scientists are better able to predict, mitigate, and monitor any potential conflicts between NARWs and offshore wind development.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 14008 Name/Subject of EO: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
  

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:
	88 FR 11953	02/24/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 54351	08/10/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Interviews
Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	253	0	0	253	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	111	0	0	111	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection request that collects information providing essential data and stakeholder feedback to BOEM. The information collected will be used by BOEM managers and scientists to better predict, mitigate, and monitor any potential conflicts between North Atlantic right whales and offshore wind development.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $101,553

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.     No

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.     No

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? No

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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: 08/11/2023

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