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 setline buoys or kegs 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 an
individual or as a list of multiple individuals from an Alaska
Native tribe. Submissions may be made by mail, FAX, e-mail or
on-line.
The number of respondents
increased from an estimated 13,350 to an actual 15,983, based on
issued permits. Because of this adjustment, we estimate an
additional 252 responses and 77 hours; related costs are expected
to increase by $1,806. Re the removal of the current IC, this was
done so could be replaced by two separate ICs, with burden
portrayed more accurately.
$8,775
No
Yes
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Patsy Bearden 907
586-7008
No
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.