THIS INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED BY
THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO MONITOR AND CONTROL THE NUMBER OF
SMALL VESSELS USING GLACIER BAY DURING WHALE SEASON (JUNE 1 TO
AUGUST 31). THE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO FORMAL CONSULTATION WITH THE
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) MUST RESTRICT VESSEL USE
OF THE BAY TO 1976 LEVELS TO PROTECT THE HUMPBACK WHALE, AN
ENDANGERED SPECIES.
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.