The purpose of this information collection is to gather socioeconomic monitoring information in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In 1997 and 2001 regulations created a series of "no take zones" in the sanctuary. NOAA will continue to evaluate the socioeconomic impacts of these zones. The results will be used to help guide revisions to the management plan for the sanctuary.
In order to cover the entire Florida Keys for monitoring, our most recent study identified that there are 69 Dive Shops and we will continue with the 40 commercial fishing panel members. This is an increase of 2 respondents from the Dive Shop population. Total burden hours increases from 790 to 810 hours.
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.