The agency must,
prior to resubmission, study the issue of nonresponse, determine
the effect of nonresponse on the results of this survey, and
develop strategies to improve the response rate. Continued low
response rates reduce the utility and quality of this information
and may not justify continuation of this program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2003
06/30/2003
750
0
0
63
0
0
0
0
0
Volunteer recreational anglers are
asked to report on their fishing catch and effort for billfish
throughout the Pacific area. The information received is used to
study the health and activity of the billfish resources in the
Pacific.
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.