Year-round reporting of sea turtle
incidental take is necessary to (1) monitor the level of incidental
take in the state-managed pound net fishery, (2) ensure that the
level of take does not exceed the Incidental Take Statement issued
in conjunction with the Biological Opinion, and (3) verify that the
seasonal pound net leader restriction is adequate to protect sea
turtles. The respondents will be Virginia pound net
fishermen.
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.