This data collection requires the
submission and preparation of logbooks and reports on the Pacific
Coast Groundfish fishery from processing vessels larger than 125
feet in length and from catcher vessels that deliver to them. The
information is necessary to monitor catch, effort, and production
for fishery management purposes.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
Even though the number of
participating vessels has fluctuated over recent years, the total
number of vessels participating in the Pacific whiting fishery has
become more stable since May 11, 2009. Amendment 15, RIN 0648AW08,
to the FMP requires vessels that wish to participate in the
non-tribal whiting fishery to qualify for an additional whiting
entry limitation program within the overall groundfish limited
entry program. Vessels must have qualified for a Pacific whiting
vessels license during the one-time application period that ended
on May 11, 2009. The changes from the previous submission are due
to the reduction in the number of vessels that can qualify to
participate in the fishery under the newly implemented license
limitation program, and because there is no longer a need for
production data to be transmitted from the vessel by fax because
the reductions in burden and cost are directly related to the new
license limitation program, they would be considered program
changes.
$8,478
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Becky Renko 206
526-6140
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.