Sea Scallop fishermen fishing under
the general category permit wishing to fish in exemption areas are
subject to certain vessel monitoring system (VMS) and communication
reporting requirements. This submission requests clearance for a
new collection as it pertains to Framework 16 to the Sea Scallop
FMP reporting requirements that all scallop vessels including
general category vessels fishing re-opened closed areas have a
functional VMS.
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.