The Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ)
program allocates annual total catch limits for the halibut and
sablefish fisheries among individual fishermen. Collection of
information is necessary to establish eligibility for quota shares,
to obtain registered buyers permits, to track the transfer of quota
shares and IFQs, and to report on various activities. The
information is used to manage these fisheries.
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.