Persons seeking to obtain
certification for bycatch reduction devices to be used on shrimp
vessels in the Gulf of Mexico or South Atlantic must apply for
authorization to conduct tests and submit the test results. Persons
seeking certification to be observers for such tests in the Gulf of
Mexico must file an application and provide two references. The
information is needed for NOAA to determine if the equipment meets
the standards that would allow its use in commercial
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.