Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
08/16/2024
02/23/2024
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
08/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2024
41,266
0
40,388
3,876
0
3,494
81,680
0
84,090
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office, requests extension of this currently approved information collection. This information collection contains the logbooks, landing reports, permit and transfer applications, and administrative appeals for the Pacific halibut charter fishery off Alaska. This collection is necessary for NMFS to manage and administer the charter halibut fishery under the Charter Halibut Limited Access Program and the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan. This collection is an essential part of the sustainable management of the Pacific halibut fishery off Alaska, and is an integral element of ensuring regulatory compliance in the charter halibut fishing sector.
With this extension, a form for the manual (non-electronic) guided angler fish (GAF) landing report has been created. Previously there was no form for a permit holder to use if they could not submit this report electronically. This form will improve the efficiency of submitting non-electronic GAF landing information. Minor editorial changes have been made to existing forms to increase clarity and consistency with other NMFS Alaska Regional Office forms. The Application for Annual Registration of Charter Halibut Permit has been updated to show that it can be submitted online through eFISH. This supporting statement also incorporates the 2021 change request that removed the notary certification requirement for the Application for Transfer of Charter Halibut Permit.
US Code:
16 USC 773
Name of Law: Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982
The respondents and responses have been adjusted to reflect the most current data for the charter halibut fishery.
$454,485
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Gabrielle Aberle 907 586-7356
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.
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