NOAA Trims Fishermen's Survey: One Less Question, More Choices
Published Date: 4/9/2026
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Summary
NOAA is updating its West Coast Fisheries Participation Survey to make it quicker and easier by removing one question and adding multiple-choice answers to two others. About 900 fishermen and related folks will spend just 15 minutes each to help NOAA better understand fishing activities and improve fishery management. The survey extension is open for public comments for 30 more days, with no new costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
15‑Minute Survey Burden
About 908 fishermen and related individuals will be asked to complete a U.S. mail survey that takes 15 minutes (0.25 hours) each. NOAA estimates the total annual burden is 227 hours under OMB Control Number 0648-0749.
Survey Questions Simplified
The updated survey removes a question about identity in underserved groups and converts two previously open‑ended questions into multiple‑choice options to reduce response time. These content changes are intended to make the survey quicker and easier to complete.
Voluntary Triennial Survey
The survey is voluntary and is conducted every three years. NOAA states there are no new costs to respondents for this revision and extension.
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