NOAA is proposing to make a number of
changes to existing reporting requirements on fisherman, fish
processors, and buying stations in the Alaska region. The changes
include making Federal fisheries and processor permits valid for 3
instead of 1 year, only requiring shoreside processors and vessels
operating solely as motherships in Alaska State waters to obtain a
processor permit, and the acquisition of additional community
development program information on logbooks. A number of other,
smaller changes are also being made.
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.