NOAA is seeking approval for revisions
to requirements already approved under OMB Control #0648-0450. The
revisions would be for a cover letter for documentation showing
proof of meeting eligibility criteria for this limited entry
program, and for an appeals process for documentary hardship (where
eligibility documentation is unavailable due to fire, flood, or
other factors beyond the applicant's control). This information is
needed to more effectively manage the program and to provide
farness.
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.