In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved, subject
to the following condition: that the "Daily Lobster Catch Report
Per Statistical Area" only collect total numbers for Slipper
lobsters, without a breakdown of Slipper lobsters by species.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1988
06/30/1988
1,908
0
0
63
0
0
0
0
0
LOBSTER FISHERMEN IN DESIGNATED AREAS
OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT LOGBOOKS AND
OTHER CATCH/SALES INFORMATION. THE DATA WILL B USED BY NMFS FOR THE
MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERY.
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.