Framework Adjustment 40-B includes a
provision to implement a special access program (SAP) for fishing
vessels to target haddock with hook and line gear in the Western
Gulf of Maine groundfish closure area. This submission requests
clearance to electronically collect daily trip reports from vessels
using their vessel monitoring systems (VMS) in order to monitor the
total allowable catch for cod and haddock within the SAP.
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.