THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IS TO
IMPLEMENT A PROVISION FOR IDENTIFYING FISH TRAPS AND TRAP BUOYS
WITH THE BOAT OR VESSEL FISHING THE TRAPS. WILL PREVENT TRAP
POACHING AND THEFT AND WILL ENHANCE ENFORCEMENT OF FISH TRAP
RESTRICTIONS. REDUCTION IN TRAP LOSS AND POACHING OF FISH WILL
RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS TO TRAP FISHERMEN.
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.