In cooperation with the Massachusetts
Division of Marine Fisheries (MDMF), the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) would
like to collect economic valuation information from the directory
frame of licensed marine recreational anglers in Massachusetts in
2012. The objective of the study will be to test the effectiveness
of alternative data collection methods for collecting recreational
fishing data and to evaluate the reliability of stated preference
(SP) compared with behavioral models that use information on the
actual choices made by recreational anglers.
PL:
Pub.L. 194 - 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.