United States (U.S.) vessels fishing
for highly migratory species in the Western and Central Pacific
Fisheries (WCPF) Convention Area (excepting U.S. waters) are
required to submit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service information about the
vessels and related information. The information is used by NOAA
and the WCPF Commission to ensure compliance with conservation and
management measures, and is needed in order for the U.S. to comply
with its obligations under the WCPF Convention. A proposed rule,
RIN 0648-BE84, will add the requirement for certain classes of
vessels to apply for an International Maritime Organization (IMO)
number. This will be a one-time requirement, as the number will
stay with the vessel throughout its life.
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 479 505 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Reauthorization AConvention
Implementation Act
This program change is
necessary in order for the United States to comply with the recent
decision of the Commission to require its members to ensure that
IMO numbers are issued for all fishing vessels at least 100 GRT or
GT in size that are authorized to fish for highly migratory species
in waters beyond the jurisdiction of the flag State in the
Convention Area. This addition to the information collection
resulted in an increase of 4 responses, 2 hours and $4 in
recordkeeping/reporting costs per year.
$134
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Thomas Graham
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No
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.