NMFS is submiting the proposed rule to
implement the Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery
Management Plan. This submission requests clearance for the
following provisions: (1) A limited access handgcar permit; (2) VMS
Power Down Exemptions; (3) DAS baseline correction; (4) Declaration
of DAS category; (5) DAS Transfer Program; (6) United States/Canada
Resource Sharing Understanding; (7) Special Access Programs (SAPs);
(8) SNE/MA Winter Flounger SAP; (9) GB Cod Trip Limit Exemption;
(10) Modifications to existing exemption programs; and (11) Sector
Allocation Proposals.
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.