Eligibility of US-flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement to the Vessel's Documentation
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
03/16/2009
01/30/2009
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2009
500
0
500
2,950
0
2,950
0
0
0
The American Fisheries Act of 1998 requires owners of vessels of 100' who wish to obtain a fishery endorsement to file an Affidavit of U.S. Citizenship. MARAD uses the information to determine compliance.
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.