PERMITS ARE REQUIRED BY THE MMPA TO
MAKE PURSE SEINE SETS ON TUNA AFTE SUNDOWN IF MARINE MAMMALS ARE
INVOLVED AND TO DEVIATE FROM THE SPECIFI REQUIEMENTS REGARDING
FISHING OPERATIONS. THESE PROVISIONS ARE DESIGN TO HELP REDUCE
MARINE MAMMAL MORTALITY DURING FISHING OPERATIONS AND T STILL ALLOW
FLEXIBILITY FOR THE FISHERMAN TO FISH ECONOMICAL.
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.