Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Surf Clam
and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan (FMP) provides management
measures for the artisinal ocean quahog fishery off the northeast
coast of Maine. It contains two information requirements. One would
implement the Maine mahogany quahog permits that would exempt
qualified ocean quahog vessels from certain regulations. The second
is an appeals process for applicants who are denied 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.