The information required by the
Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act is needed: to document
the dolphin-safe status of tuna import shipments; to verify that
import shipments of fish were not harvested by large scale, high
seas driftnets; and to verify that imported tuna was not harvested
by an embargoed nation or one that is otherwise prohibited from
exporting tuna to the United States (U.S.). Forms are submitted by
importers and processors. An Interim Final Rule (RIN 0648-BF73)
amended regulations governing the use of the dolphin-safe label and
modified the regulatory language to be included on written
certifications for fishing trips that begin on or after May 21,
2016; the associated Change Request was approved by OMB on March
14, 2016.
US Code:
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USC 1361 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection 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.