This collection-of-information would
involve fishermen calling the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) Northeast Region Permits Office to request a Scup GRA Access
Program Authorization in order to fish with modified small-mesh
trawl gear for non- exempt species (Loligo squid, black sea bass,
and silver hake) in the Scup GRA. The vessel owner would have to
provide the vessels' name and indicate the period of participation.
This information is necessary for the NMFS Office of Law
Enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard to be aware of which vessels
are authorized to fish in this program.
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.