In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the information collection at
this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must
submit to OMB a summary of all comments received on the information
collection and any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
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36 Months From Approved
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U.S. vessels fishing on the high seas
in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries (WCPF) Convention Area
would operate position locating devices as part of the vessel
monitoring systems of NOAA and the WCPF Commission. The vessel
position reports would be used by NOAA and the Commission to help
ensure compliance with domestic laws and the Commissions
conservation and management measures, and are needed in order for
the U.S. to comply with its obligations under the WCPF
Convention.
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 479 505 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act
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.