In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2027
41,741
0
41,266
4,538
0
3,876
83,630
0
81,680
This is a resubmission with the final rule, of a request by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office, for revision of this currently approved information collection.
This revision adds requirements for the purchase and validation of charter halibut stamps, adds a new field to the ADF&G saltwater charter logbook to validate stamps, and adds appeals for an Initial Administrative Determination received for a validated charter halibut stamp deficit. This revision does not add respondents but does increase the logbook burden by 1 minute for the new field.
This revision is due to the final rule (RIN 0648-BN18) that requires a charter halibut stamp for charter vessel anglers in International Pacific Halibut Commission Regulatory Areas 2C and 3A. This rule is necessary to promote stability and economic viability in the charter halibut fishery, and is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, and other applicable laws.
This supporting statement was updated from the proposed rule to the final rule to be consistent with regulatory and editorial changes to the rule. These updates did not change respondents, responses, or burden.
This information collection contains the logbook, 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.
US Code:
16 USC 773c
Name of Law: Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982
US Code:
16 USC 1801 et seq
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
This information collection is revised due to the final rule that establishes regulations to require a charter halibut stamp for charter vessel anglers 18 years of age or older for each day they intend to catch and retain halibut on a charter vessel in IPHC Regulatory Areas 2C and 3A. This rule is necessary to promote stability and economic viability in the charter halibut fishery, and is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the Halibut Act, and other applicable laws.
This information collection is revised to add requirements for the purchase and validation of the new charter halibut stamps, add a field to the existing ADF&G Saltwater Sport Fishing Charter Trip Logbook (Charter Logbook) to record the number of stamps validated on each charter vessel fishing trip, and add appeals for an Initial Administrative Determination received for incomplete payment of the charter halibut stamp fee liability.
$463,508
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Yes
Yes
No
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Gabrielle Aberle 907 586-7356
Reginfo record details
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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.
Application for Transfer between IFQ and GAF
FINAL VERSION 0648-0575 (BN18) Supporting Stament A.docx
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic.pdf
Purchase of Charter Halibut Stamps