This is a generic information
collection reflecting regulatory requirements governing scientific
research, exempted fishing, and exempted educational fishing
activities under the Magnuson Act. Prospective researchers may
submit a scientific research plan to NMFS, which will then issue a
letter of acknowledgement and establish a presumption that their
activity is research and exempt from regulations. Standard
requirements for persons applying for exempted fishing permits and
exempted educational activities are also established by these
regulations.
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.