The Large Pelagic Fishing Survey
consists of dockside and telephone surveys of recreational anglers
for large pelagic fish (tunas, sharks, and billfish) in the
Atlantic Ocean. The survey provides NMFS with information to
monitor catch of bluefin tuna and marlin. Catch monitoring in these
fisheries and collection of catch and effort statistics for all
pelagic fish is required under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act
and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
The information collected is essential for the U.S. to meet its
reporting obligations to the International Commission for the
Conservation
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.