Permits are required for persons to
participate in Federally- managed fisheries in the western Pacific
region and off the U.S West Coast. The Western Pacific Fishery
Management Council has recommended NMFS's approval and
implementation of Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for
the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region. Amendment 11
would establish a limited access permit program for the American
Samoa-based pelagic longline fishery which necessitates a revised
collection of information. Such a program requires information from
potential initial participants and subsequent new entrants (via
permit
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.