The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration is seeking renewed Paperwork Reduction Act clearance
for requirements currently cleared under OMB Numbers 0648-0420
(scallops) and 0648-0334 (groundfish and crab), but proposes to
merege these requirements under the latter number. This collection
now supports License Limitation Permit transfer activities for
crab, scallops, and groundfish, and any appeals resulting from
denied actions. The information is submitted to respond to
requirements set forth in regulations at 50 CFR part 679.4. Paper
application are required from participants, and methods of
submittal include
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.