THE MMPA MANDATES PROTECTION OF MARINE
MAMMALS AND MAKES THEIR KILLING EXCEPT UNDER PERMIT OR EXEMPTION, A
VIOLATION. SECTION 114, AS AMENDE AUTHORIZES AN EXEMPTION FOR
COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN PROVIDED THEY REGISTE WITH NOAA AND REPORT
TAKINGS. THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AN EXEMPTION IS
MANDATED BY STATUTE AND NEEDED BY NMFS TO BE AWARE OF THE NEED TO
OBTAIN THE EXEMPTION.
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.