This data collection would require the
submission and preparation of logbooks and reports in the Pacific
Coast Groundfish Fishery from processing vessels larger than 125
feet in length and from catcher vessels that deliver to them. The
collection also includes a requirement that vessels intending to
voluntarily donate fish caught in excess of trip limits to hunger
relief organizations notify NOAA prior to offloading the fish and
that the amount of donated fish be identified in the Product
Transfer/ Offloading Logbook. The information is necessary to
monitor catch, effort, and production for fishery management
purposes.
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.