Data will be collected from vessel and
permit owners on economic and social characteristics of firms
harvesting in the West Coast limited entry fixed-gear groundfish
fishery. The survey will emphasize activities in the sablefish
fishery. The data collected is intended to assist the regional
Fishery Management Council and the Secretary of Commerce in
evaluating the effects of alternatives to the current derby fishery
management.
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.