NMFS seeks to renew an existing
logbook information and cost- earnings data collection from
fishermen who posses permits to fish for highly migratory species.
The revision would: 1) increase the number of respondents based on
recent information, 2) revise the proportion of shark and swordfish
permit holders based on recent information, and 3) increase the
burden estimate associated with the cost-earnings and logbook
forms. The information collected in logbooks and the cost-earnings
form will help NMFS identify impacts of proposed regulatory
measures on fishermen and the resource, consistent with applicable
law such
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.