This is a
provisional clearance only. A complete justification package is
expected before the expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1983
12/31/1983
9,422
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0
9,422
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THE UNITED STATES IS A SIGNATORY OF
THE INTERNATIONAL WHALING CONVENTI OF 1946 AND A MEMBER OF THE
INTERNATIONAL WHALING COMMISSION (62 STAT, 1716, T.I.A.S. IWC
DIRECTED THE UNITED STATES TO DETERMINE THE NEED OF ALASKA NATIVES
TO TAKE THE BOWHEAD WHALE. THIS STUDY IS THE BASIS OF DETERMINING
THAT NEED.
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.