Commercial fishing vessels active in
the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery must allow NMFS to
install vessel monitoring (VMS) units on their vessel when directed
to do so by NMFS enforcement personnel. VMS units automatically
send periodic reports on the position of the vessel. NMFS uses the
reports to monitor the vessel's location and activities while
enforcing longline fishing area closures. NMFS pays for the units
and messaging.
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.