This submission seeks renewal of
collection-of-information requirements that are part of the program
for the Pacific halibut subsistence fishery. The program includes
requirements for registration to participate in the fishery, and
the marking of certain types of gear used in this fishery. The
registration requirement 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. The gear-marking
requirement aids in enforcement and in actions related to gear
damage or loss. The registration information may be submitted
by
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.