Nonlabor costs
of $2400 reflects postage as reported in question 13 of the
supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
08/31/1998
19,207
0
19,996
2,937
0
2,672
2,000
0
0
Landings statistics are needed for
overall information on the trends and conditions in the fisheries
managed by the Federal and State fishery management agencies. Quota
monitoring data are needed in a timely manner to determine when and
if a quota has been reached and the fishery should be closed. Size
frequency and age data are critical components of good quality
stock assessments.
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.