The Fishermen's Contingency Fund
compensates United States (U.S.) commercial fishermen for loss of
or damage to their fishing vessels or fishing gear, plus 50% of
resulting economic loss, caused by oil and gas industry activities
on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. In order to be compensated,
fishermen must file a report and an application to National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
US Code:
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USC 1841 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
Amendments of 1978
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.