This paperwork
was submitted in August, but inadvertently not put in the database.
Oral approval was given at that time. This action just confirms
approval that has already been given.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
01/31/1996
120
0
240
10
0
20
0
0
0
The U.S. groundfish industry in the
northwest is contacted up to twice yearly to determine its intent
and capacity to utilize certain groundfish species. This
information is needed to apportion groundfish quotas: 1) first the
domestic industry and secondly to foreign operations; and 2) within
the domestic groundfish industry as required by the Magnuson
Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Pacific Coast
Groundfish Fishery Management Plan.
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.