Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Application for Transfer License Limitation Program Groundfish/Crab License	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Application for Transfer of Scallop LLP License	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
0648-0334 30-Day 91 FR 44828 2026-0717.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-17	Available
0648-0334 Supporting Statement Part A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
NAO 216-100 Protection of Confidential Fisheries Statistics with Attachments.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
COMMERCE-NOAA-19.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq -Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
NOAA4700 PIA FY25 SAOP_Approved.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
50 CFR Part 679.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
50 CFR Part 680.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
15 CFR Part 906.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available
0648-0334 60-day 90 FR 61125 2025-1230.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-05	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
4286	Groundfish and Crab Transfers	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application for Transfer License Limitation Program Groundfish/Crab License
244790	Scallop Transfers	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application for Transfer of Scallop LLP License
184165	Transfer Appeals	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0334	ICR Reference No: 202607-0648-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202306-0648-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops
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: 07/17/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	35	58
Time Burden (Hours)	38	61
Cost Burden (Dollars)	845	1,075

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Abstract: This is a request by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Region for an extension of this currently approved information collection, which contains requirements for transfer of License Limitation Program (LLP) licenses for the commercial groundfish, crab, and scallop fisheries. The purpose of this collection is to determine whether a transfer is eligible and if endorsements meet regulatory requirements for licensing and permits. An essential feature of the LLP is the ability for participants to transfer their LLP license. Without the ability to track the movement of LLP licenses, NMFS would be unable to effectively manage the LLP. This collection contains the Application for the transfer of groundfish and crab LLP licenses, the Application for the transfer of scallop LLP licenses, and the Transfer appeal. There are no changes or revisions to this collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management as amended in 2006
  

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 61125	12/30/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 44828	07/17/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Groundfish and Crab Transfers	N/A	Application for Transfer License Limitation Program Groundfish/Crab License
Scallop Transfers	N/A	Application for Transfer of Scallop LLP License
Transfer Appeals

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	35	58	0	0	-23	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	38	61	0	0	-23	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	845	1,075	0	0	-230	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: Change in the number of responses during the past 3 years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,171

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 07/17/2026

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