Federally-permitted dealers in
specified fisheries are required to submit information weekly
regarding their fish purchases. Other dealers are asked to submit
the information on a voluntary basis. A small number of commercial
fishermen may also be asked to voluntarily provide information
related to the purchase. The information obtained is used by
economists, biologists, and managers in the management of the
fisheries, NOAA is seeking to renew Paperwork Reduction Act
approval for these requirements.
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.