COLLECTION OF BIOLOGICAL,
ENVIRONMENTAL, AND FISHING EFFORT ON ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA (ABT)
NECESSARY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SPECIES. THE
CONTINUATION OF THIS STUDY IS NECESSITATED BY THE LONG LIFE-SPAN OF
THIS IMPORTANT RECREATION/ COMMERCIAL RESOURCE OF NMFS NECESSARY TO
REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE
CONSERVATION OF ATLANTIC TUNAS.
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.