NMFS seeks to reinstate Paperwork
Reduction Act approval for an existing logbook information
collection and to make mandatory an existing voluntary collection
of cost-earnings data from fishermen who posses permits to fish for
highly migratory species. The cost-earnings form is an added
portion of the existing trip summary form for vessel logbooks. This
form has been simplified, and some cost information had been
removed from the trip summary form to be placed on an annual
expenditures form in response to comments from fishermen. The
information collected in logbooks and the cost-earnings form will
help NMFS
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.