Participants in the marine fishing
industry, including vessel owners, vessel operators, and fish
dealers, who wish to participate in regulated Northeast Regional
fisheries must apply for, and obtain, permits. Persons obtaining
permits may also be subject to notification, tagging and other
requirements. This request affects collections associated with the
Atlantic Herring, Atlantic Mackerel, Atlantic Sea Scallop, Black
Sea Bass, Bluefish Illex Squid, Loligo Squid, Butterfish, Monkfish,
Northeast (NE) Multispecies, Ocean Quahog, Scup, Spiny Dogfish,
Summer Flounder, Surf Clam, Titlefish, Deep-sea Red Crab, NE
Skates, and American
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.