Amendment 11 to the Summer Flounder,
Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP), Amendment 7
to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish FMP, Amendment 11
to the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog FMP, Amendment 8 to the
Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, Amendment 10 to the Northeast
Multispecies FMP, and Amendment 7 to the American Lobster FMP are
proposed to achieve regulatory consistency on important provisions
regarding fishing vessel replacement, vessel size and horsepower
upgrades, and confirmations of permit history. The related
information requirements will be revised for or extended to some
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.