This information collection
requirement is necessary in order for NMFS to establish and
implement a system of limited access and effort reduction in the
trap fishery for American lobster in certain parts of the EEZ to
aid in ending overfishing and rebuilding American lobster stocks.
The data collected will allow NMFS to determine which permit
holders are eligible to fish in LCMAs 3, 4 or 5, and the number of
traps each eligible permit holder may fish.
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.