If a proposed time/area closure off
Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina is implemented,
approximately 22 directed category shark fishing vessels will be
required to install and activate vessel monitoring systems during
the January 1-July 31 time/area closure period and approximately 6
shark gillnet vessels will be required to install VMS units and
activate them during the November 15-March 31 time/area closure
period. If the proposed time/area closure is not implemented,
approximately 6 shark gillnet vessels will be required to install
VMS units and activate them during the November 15-March 31
time/area closure
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.