The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration is seeking renewed Paperwork Reduction Act clearance
for requirements currently cleared under OMB Number 0648-0334
(groundfish, crab, and scallops). This collection now supports
License Limitation Permit transfer activities for crab, scallops
and groundfish, and any appeals resulting from denied actions. The
information is submitted to respond to requirements set forth in
regulations at 50 CFR part 679.4.
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.