This information collection consists
of a mandatory annual vessel permit program for commercial tuna
fisheries, recreational highly migratory species (HMS) fisheries
and charter/headboat HMS fisheries, and mandatory dealer permits
for purchase HMS from vessels and international trade several HMS.
Catch monitoring and collection of catch and effort statistics in
these fisheries are required under the Atlantic Tunas Convention
Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management
Act. Such information is collected through the permit programs, and
is essential for the United States to meet its reporting
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.