ENDANGERED SPECIES, FISHERY
LEGISLATION, MARINE RESOURCES CONSERVATIO DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE
WHETHER TO ALLOW AN INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL
TO SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL FISHING) AND TO
MONITOR ANY AUTHORIZED TAKING. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS ANY U.S.
CITIZEN (DEFINED AS INCLUDING CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
CONTROLLED BY AMERICAN CITIZENS) THAT INCIDENTALLY TAKES MARINE
MAMMALS.
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.