New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
01/04/2000
11/08/1999
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2003
01/31/2003
2,988
0
0
249
0
0
1,000
0
0
Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Secretary of Commerce has the responsibility for the conservation and management of marine fishery resources. One of the steps necessary for the conservation and management of bluefish is the establishment of vessel reporting requirements-- logbooks--to monitor the amount of this species being caught and to monitor the effect of management measures.
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.