NMFS is submitting a request to renew
the information collections previously approved under OMB Control
No. 0648-0502 to continue to implement provisions contained within
Framework Adjustment 40A to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery
Management Plan. This submission requests clearance for the
following provisions: (1) A Category B (regular) days-at-sea Pilot
Program; (2) Closed Area I Hookgear Special Access Program (SAP);
(3) Eastern United States/Canada SAP Pilot Program; and (4)
Modification to the Western United States/Canada Area
Regulations.
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.