Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA), the Secretary has
responsibility for the conservation and management of marine
fishery resources. Much of this responsibility has been delegated
to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Under this
stewardship role, the Secretary was given certain regulatory
authorities to ensure the most beneficial uses of these resources.
One of the regulatory steps taken to carry out the conservation and
management objectives is the requirement of a permit for users of
the resources. Thus, as Regional Fishery Management
Councils....
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.