DATA ARE NEEDED ON CATCH AND EFFORT BY
LONGLINE FISHING VESSELS IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC INTERACTIONS WITH
PROTECTED SPECIES IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TO ASSESS
THE STATUS OF FISH STOCKS AND DETERMINE THE NEED FOR AND IMPACTS OF
ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT MEASURES CONSERVE STOCKS AND PROTECT
THREATENED 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.