The agency is
instructed to make the following modifications to its information
collection: The agency must send to all respondents a letter of
introduction announcing the survey, giving information about the
person who will be collecting the information, and providing
descriptions of why the data will be collected and how it will be
handled once collected. This letter will likely increase response
rate. For cases where 100% response rate is not achieved, the
agency may not present the responses of those who respond as the
responses of the population unless at least 80% respond. Otherwise,
the agency must report responses as of those who responded and
report the percentage response out of the census.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
665
0
0
1,330
0
0
0
0
0
NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries are
authorized under the National Marine Sanctuary Act to use zoning to
prohibit or restrict uses in certain portions (zones) of
sanctuaries. Ecological Reserves, Sanctuary Preservation Areas, or
Marine Reserves (no-take zones) are being proposed. There is a need
to evaluate the socioeconomic impact that no-take zones might have
on different user groups. Those activities that might be displaced
from no-take zones include commercial fishing operation
recreational fishing operations, and individuals takes of anything
in the area. These surveys will collect socioeconomic
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.