OMB requests
that the agency submit final rule-related information collection
requests prior to the rule publishing in the Federal Registrar to
facilitate up to 60 days of review prior to the rule becoming
effective, per 5 CFR 1320.11(h).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
41,602
0
41,602
15,654
0
15,654
9,954
0
7,164
As part of its fishery management
responsibilities, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
requires vessels and processors participating in Federally managed
groundfish and crab fisheries off Alaska to provide information
through paper logbooks and other forms. This collection is revised
due to the associated rule (RIN 0648-BI65) for Amendment 118 to the
Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and
Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Management Area, which authorizes retention
of legal-size halibut in pot-and-line and longline pot gear used to
fish for halibut or sablefish IFQ or CDQ in the BSAI. Under this
action, all vessels fishing sablefish or halibut IFQ/CDQ with pot
gear will be required to use a logbook. This collection supports an
effective monitoring and enforcement system with information that
includes identification of the participating vessels, operators,
dealers, and processors; location of the fishing activity;
timeframes when fishing and processing is occurring; and shipment
and transfer of fishing products. Collecting information from
fishery participants is necessary in order to promote successful
management of groundfish, crab, Pacific halibut, and salmon
resources.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
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.