CATCH AND EFFORT DATA ARE NEEDED BY
NMFS AND COLOMBIA TO MONITOR THE STATUS OF THE FISHERY RESOURCES IN
THE TREATY WATERS. SUCH DATA, PROVIDED BY OWNERS/OPERATORS OF
VESSELS OF THE U.S. PERMITTED TO FISH TREATY WATERS, WILL ENABLE
NMFS TO EVALUATE THE NEED AND APPROPRIATENE OF ADDITIONAL
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES THAT MY BE PROPOSED BY
COLOMBIA FOR THE TREATY WATERS.
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.