Regulations at 50 CFR 648.81(f),
648.84.123(b)(3), 648.144(b), and 697.21 require that Federal
fishing permit holders using specified fishing mark that gear with
specified information (the official vessel numbers Federal permit
number, tag number, or other method identified in the regulation).
The regulations also specify how the gear is to be marked (e.g.,
location and visibility). Marking of gear aids law enforcement and
also helps identify gear involved in damage, loss, or evil proceed-
ings.
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.