Permits are required for persons to
participate in Federally-managed fisheries off the West Coast. The
permit application forms provide basic information about permit
holders and the vessels and gear being used. This information is
important for understanding the nature of the fisheries and
provides a link to participants. It also aids enforcement of
regulations. This request adds information for verification of the
existing citizenship requirement for this permit, as well as the
plan for online submission through the National Permit
System.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation 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.