NMFS is submitting the proposed rule
to implement the Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery
Management Plan. This submission requests clearance for the
following provisions: (1) Broken trip procedures; (2) One-to-one
exchange controlled access trips; (3) Open area days-at-sea
set-aside for the extension of the observer program to include open
scallop areas; and (4) Cooperative surveys.
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.