Alaska Region Logbook and Activity Family of Forms
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
08/22/2024
04/25/2024
Future supporting statements will reflect the actual number of these vessels that choose to use paper logbooks, after the Amendment 122 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program Final Rule (RIN 0648-BL08) is implemented.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2024
33,830
0
36,077
12,386
0
13,706
5,225
0
5,875
The National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Regional Office, requests extension of this currently approved information collection for paper logbooks and reports used for management of the groundfish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) and the Gulf of Alaska; management of the Individual Fishing Quota halibut and sablefish fisheries; and management of the BSAI Crab Rationalization Program crab fisheries. The text for one data field on the Product Transfer Report form has been clarified to include that it collects the shipperâs Federal Processor Permit (FPP) number. This is necessary to make the form consistent with the formâs instructions and with regulations that require the shipperâs FPP number or Federal Fisheries Permit number to be included on the report. This does not change the respondents, responses, or burden for this report.
Collecting information from fishery participants is necessary to promote successful management of groundfish, crab, Pacific halibut, and salmon resources. A comprehensive information system that identifies the participants and monitors their fishing activity is necessary to enforce management measures, prevent overfishing, and measure the consequences of management controls. 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. The information collected promotes the goals and objectives of the fishery management plans, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable laws.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
The respondents and responses have been adjusted to reflect the most current data. Changes to the number of respondents and responses have affected the total burden hours, labor costs, and miscellaneous costs. All motherships have VMS and are exempt from submitting the check-in/check-out report; therefore, no reports are expected to be submitted during the 3-yr renewal period of this information collection.
$43,010
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.
Catcher Vessel DFL Groundfish Trawl Gear
0648-0213 30-Day 89 FR 31734 2024-0425.pdf
0648-0213 Supporting Statement Part A.docx
Paper Logbooks: Catcher Vessel Trawl Daily Fishing Logbook (DFL)