This collection
is approved through December, 2003. The survey is approved as a
pilot program to provide the agency time to document and evaluate
its methodology and the quality of the data gathered. At the time
of resubmission, the agency must provide a complete Part B of the
supporting statement if the survey is to be continued.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
15,058
0
0
5,617
0
0
26,000
0
0
This submission seeks approval of a
new collection of information for a subsistence Pacific halibut
program. The program will consist of registration, an annual
harvest survey/ report, and marking of gear used in this fishery,
which is intended to allow qualified persons to practice the
long-term customary and traditional harvest of Pacific halibut for
food in a non-commercial manner.
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.