In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320 and the Paperwork Reduction Act, this information
request (OMB no. 0645-0228) is approved through September 30, 1992.
OMB understands that the information needed on this form may change
as Soviet authorities offer further guidance on the data they need
to issue permits. As these changes occur NOAA should notify OMB,
referring to the above OMB number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
250
0
0
125
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. FISHERMEN WHO WISH TO FISH IN THE
SOVIET ECONOMIC ZONE MUST APPLY FOR A SOVIET PERMIT. THE
APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO NMFS FOR TRANSIMITTAL TO SOVIET
AUTHORITIES. THE SOVIET AUTHORITIES WILL CONSIDER THE INFORMATION
WHEN MAKING A DECISION ON ISSUING A PERMIT.
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.