Under a scientific research exemption
any person may catch, possess, retain, and land any regulated
species in which an archival tag has been affixed or implanted,
provided that the person immediately reports the landing to NMFS.
In addition, any person affixing or implanting an archival tag into
a regulated species is required to provide NMFS with written
notification in advance of beginning the tagging activity, and to
provide a written report upon completion of the activity.
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.