These regulations apply to all
commercial fishing industry vessels, seamen on such vessels and
underwriters of insurance on such vessels. The information required
to be collected is mandated and the information required to be
posted is expected to reduce the unacceptably high rate of
casualties. Additionally, they will act as a means of verifying
compliance with the regulations and to enhance the safe operation
of fishing vessels.
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.