PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY THE
UNIVERSE OF COMMERCIAL VESSELS ENGAGED IN FISHING OPERATIONS ON THE
GULF OF MEXICO KING MACKEREL MIGRATORY GROUPS DUE TO THE OVERFISHED
CONDITIONS. A QUOTA HAS BEEN SET WHICH PROVIDES THE COMMERCIAL
SHARE OF THE STOCK REBUILDING BURDEN COUNCILS AND NMFS WILL USE THE
DATA TO MONITOR CATCH LEVELS AND TO TRIGGER CLOSURE DATES.
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.