DATA WILL SUPPORT ANALYSES OF FISHERY
MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS ALLOCATING GROUNDFISH BETWEEN INSHORE
AND OFFSHORE SECTORS OF THE DOMESTIC INDUSTRY. NO ALTERNATIVE
SOURCE IS AVAILABLE. WITHOUT THESE DATA AN ADEQUATE IMPACT ANALYSIS
CANNOT BE PERFORMED. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDES U.S. NORTH
PACIFIC AND BERING SEA GROUNDFISH HARVESTER AND
PROCESSORS.
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.