The Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972 allows Alaskan Natives living along the coast of Alaska to
harvest polar bear, sea otter, and walrus for subsistence and
handicraft purposes. Mandatory marking, tagging, and reporting
regulations provide information on the level of harvest and health
of populations, thus assisting FWS in making species-related
management decisions.
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.