Alaska Region Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Economic Data Reports

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Annual Catcher Vessel Crab EDR Form and Instruction	Modified
Annual Processor Crab EDR Form and Instruction	Modified
Annual Catcher/Processor Crab EDR Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0518 30-Day 90 FR 59797 2025-1222.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-22
0648-0518 Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-12-17
0648-0518 Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-12-12
0648-0518 60-Day 90 FR 31165 2025-0714.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
Privacy Impact Assessment NOAA4700.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
System of Records Notices - COMMERCE-NOAA-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
NOAA Administrative Order 216-100.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
Section 515 of Public Law 106-554.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
50 CFR 680.6.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - 2007 Blue Book.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12
RIN 0648–AS47 FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4630	Annual Catcher Vessel Crab EDR Form and Instruction	Modified
183730	Annual Processor Crab EDR Form and Instruction	Modified
183728	Annual Catcher/Processor Crab EDR Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0518	ICR Reference No: 202511-0648-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-0648-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Region Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Economic Data Reports
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/23/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	77	77
Time Burden (Hours)	1,449	1,449
Cost Burden (Dollars)	385	385

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Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Region (AKR) requests an extension of this currently approved information collection for the economic data reports (EDRs) for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program (CR Program). The purpose of the crab EDRs is to gather information about ownership, revenue, cost, vessel operations, and employment to analyze the economic effects of the CR Program and the economic performance of participants in the program, and to estimate impacts of future issues, problems, or proposed revisions to the program. The data collected through the EDRs are used to prepare reports, program reviews, and analysis of proposed revisions to the CR Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 313(j) Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 199 801 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2004
  

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:
	90 FR 31165	07/14/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 59797	12/22/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual Catcher Vessel Crab EDR	N/A	Annual Catcher Vessel Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) Form
Annual Catcher/Processor Crab EDR	N/A	Annual Catcher/Processor Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) Form
Annual Processor Crab EDR	N/A	Annual Processor Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) Form

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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	77	77	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,449	1,449	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	385	385	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 12/23/2025

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