In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved, subject
to the condition that NMFS calculate the increase in reporting
burden for domestic fishermen stemming from the program changes
that led to the decrease in burden for foreign fishermen. NMFS must
reflect these burden increases when submitting information
collection packages applying to domestic fishermen, particularly
the logbook package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1991
04/30/1991
05/31/1988
42,813
0
120,637
14,631
0
47,464
0
0
0
FOREIGH FISHING VESSELS ENTERING THE
U.S. EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE A NUMBER OF
REPORTS CONCERNING THEIR ENTRY OR LEAVING OF THE ZONE, FISH CAUGHT
OR RECEIVED FROM OTHER VESSELS, AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES.
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.