Form 88-197 U.S. Pacific Albacore Fishing Information

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is collecting this information in support of its implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act and the
High-Seas Fishing Compliance Act (HSFCA). The information will be used by NMFS to assess the status of Pacific albacore stocks and monitor the fisheries. It will be also be used by U.S.
negotiators in international and domestic forums to develop policy for the continued harvesting of Pacific albacore. Response is voluntary except for persons holding permits under the High-Seas
Fishing Compliance Act, for whom it is mandatory. The information submitted will be treated confidentially in accordance with NOAA Administrative Orders. The burden for completing a
logbook for a fishing trip of 30 days is estimated at 1 hour above that of logbooks kept for normal business practice. This estimate includes the time for reviewing the instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the date needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is
required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

NOAA 88-197 (4/00)