DATA ARE NEEDED TO DETERMINE GROWTH
RATES AND MIGRATORY PATTERNS OF BILLFISH AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND
COMMERCIAL VALUED SPECIES. PERSON THAT RECOVER TAGS COOPERATE WITH
THE PROGRAM BY RETURNING THE TAG ALON WITH BIOLOGICAL DATA THAT IS
ASKED FOR ON THE REPORT CART. RESULTING ANALYSES ARE USED TO
DEVELOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS.
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.