This survey is
approved without the incentive sweepstakes. OMB encourages further
discussion and study of incentive structures to raise response
rates without increasing nonresponse bias.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
4,160
0
0
1,048
0
0
0
0
0
The survey data is necessary to
conduct required economic analyses of marine sport fisheries off
Alaska. This data is currently not available for many areas and
fisheries in Alaska. The survey data will be used to estimate the
economic value of fishing to anglers, and how catch rates and
fishery regulations affect that value. The respondents will be
drawn from a random samply of U.S. residents who purchased an
Alaska State sport fishing license in 2001.
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.