THE MARIN MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1972 EXEMPTED THE KILLING, GENERALLY WITHOUT RESTRICTION, OF POLAR BEAR, WALRUS, AND SEA OTTER TO NATIVES WHO DWELL ALONG THE COAST OF ALASKA. MANDATORY SEALING AND REPORTING REQUIREMEN WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE KILL AND THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION THAT WILL ALLOW THE SERVICE TO MAKE DECISIONS ON MANAGEMENT OF SUCH 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.