THE APPLICATION TO SHUCK SURF
CLAMS/OCEAN QUAHOGS AT SEA IS REQUIRED BY THE COMMISSION OF
AMENDMENT 8 TO THE SURF CLAM/OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
THE AMENDMENT IMPLEMENTS A SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT USING INDIVIDUAL
TRANSFERABLE QUOTAS. THE APPLICATION AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVA WILL
PROVIDE REGULATORY RELIEF BY ALLOWING AT SEA PROCESSING WITH AN
OBSERVER OR APPROVED CONVERSION FACTOR TO ACCURATELY RECORD
CATCH
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.