The purpose of this request for OMB
review is to: (a) modify the existing economic data collection for
the Atlantic snapper- grouper and mackerel fisheries; and (b)
extend the data collection to include the commercial reef fish and
mackerel fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. Data are used in analyses
of the economic effects of proposed regulations on commercial
fishermen in the Atlantic snapper-grouper and mackerel fisheries,
and in the Gulf of Mexico reef fish and mackerel
fisheries.
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.