Under proposed regulations, NMFS may
select for observer coverage any fishing trip by a vessel that has
a permit for Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS). NMFS will
advise vessel owners in writing when their vessels have been
selected. The owners of those vessels are then required to notify
NMFS before commencing any fishing trip for Atlantic HMS. Such
notification allows NMFS to arrange for observe placements and
assignments.
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.