Federally-permitted dealers in
specified fisheries are required to submit information weekly
regarding their fish purchases. The information obtained is used by
economists, biologists, and managers in the management of the
fisheries National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is
seeking to renew Paperwork Reduction Act approval for these
requirements. This collection was revised in 2007 to include an
additional sector of the Federal dealer population (hagfish
dealers) and revised in 2009 to include American Lobster
dealers.
PL:
Pub.L. 194 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act
Adjustments: There are
currently an average of 77 new dealers estimated to respond per
year, and an increase of 6,136 responses. With the additional
dealers, the total hourly burden has increased by 409 hours. The
increase in the number of dealers has also increased the cost by
$8,932, but there are now fewer dealers paying start-up costs, and
operating costs are lower, than three years ago. Therefore, the net
cost adjustment is a decrease of 375,181.
$342,072
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
David Ullmer 7577233369
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.