THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1972 ALLOWED ALASKAN NATIVES LIVING ALONG THE COAST TO HARVEST POLAR BEAR, SEA OTTER, AND WALRUS FOR SUBSTANCE AND HANDICRAFT PURPOSES. MANDATORY MARKING, TAGGING, AND REPORTING REGULATIONS WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF HARVEST AND THE HEALTH OF THESE POPULATIONS, THUS ASSISTING THE SERVICE IN MAKING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS RELATED TO THESE 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.