This is a collection of information
for the regulatory requirements for fishing gear identification
under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act. The regulations specify that Federal permit
holders using specified fishing gear be marked with the vessels
Federal permit number. The regulations further specify how the gear
is to be marked (e.g., location). This information is used for
enforcement purposes and for the identification of gear concerning
damage loss or civil proceedings. The amount of time required to
mark gear is estimated in this collection.
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.