The survey is
approved with changes to question 8.1.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2003
11/30/2003
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NOAA proposes to collect information
of fishing vessel expenses and earnings on a voluntary and
continuous basis in the Gulf of Mexico offshore shrimp fishery to
conduct socioeconomic analyses that will improve fishery management
making in that fishery. Used in conjunction with catch and effort
data already being collected in this fishery as part of its dealer
reporting program, as well as Coast Guard and fishing permit data
on vessel characteristics, this data will be used to assess how
fisherment will be impacted by and respond to any regulation likely
to be considered by fishery managers. In addition, this data will
be used to
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.