INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FROM
OWNERS OF VESSELS OF THE U.S. WH DESIRE PERMISSION TO FISH IN
COLOMBIAN TREATY WATERS. INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN PART BY
COLOMBIA IN ACCORANCE WITH AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TREATY AND IN PART
BY THE U.S. TO ADMINISTER SUCH AGREEMENTS. APPROXIMATELY 60 VESSELS
WILL BE INVOLVED.
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.