Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
09/17/2024
05/14/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2024
5,494
0
10,741
959
0
2,143
5,494
0
10,741
This request is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued regulations under authority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act (WCPFCIA; 16 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.) to carry out the obligations of the United States under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Convention), including implementing the decisions of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPFC or Commission). The regulations include requirements for the owners and operators of U.S. vessels to: (1) complete and submit a Pacific Transshipment Declaration form for each transshipment that takes place in the area of application of the Convention (Convention Area) of highly migratory species caught in the Convention Area, (2) submit notice to the WCPFC Executive Director containing specific information at least 36 hours prior to each transshipment on the high seas in the Convention Area and within 12 hours after each emergency transshipment in the Convention Area, (3) in the event that a vessel anticipates a transshipment where an observer is required, provide notice to NMFS at least 72 hours before leaving port of the need for an observer, (4) complete and submit a U.S. Purse Seine Discard form within 48 hours after any discard, (5) submit daily purse seine fishing effort reports; (6) submit a notice to a contact designated by NMFS in the event of a serious illness, assault, harassment, intimidation or threat to a WCPFC observer; and (7) submit notice to obtain a WCPFC observer for a purse seine vessel departing from American Samoa. The information collected from these requirements is used by NOAA and the Commission to help ensure compliance with domestic laws and the Commissionâs conservation and management measures, and are necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations under the Convention.
US Code:
16 USC 6901 et seq
Name of Law: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act
There has been an overall decrease in the number of respondents, with a coinciding decrease in the number of responses and burden hours.
The decrease in the number of respondents, responses, and burden hours is due to the substantial decrease in the number of U.S. purse seine vessels fishing in the western and central Pacific Ocean in recent years and because the remaining vessels in the fleet conduct fewer transshipment activities.
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.
U.S. PURSE SEINE DISCARD FORM
0648-0649 30-Day 89 FR 41946 2024-0514.pdf
0648-0649 Supporting Statement Part A.docx
Pre-trip Notification for Purse Seine Vessels requesting a WCPFC observer