In proposed rule 0648-AS25, federally
permitted fishing vessels participating in the Tilefish individual
fishing quota (IFQ) fishery in the Northeast Region of the U.S.
would be subject to certain information collection requirements in
order for NMFS to manage the fishery in accordance with the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This rule
would also institute a Charter/Party Permit within the tilefish
FMP. This permit would have reporting requirements that would
capture recreational fishery data.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
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.