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. Photographs will now be required with new and renewing
HMS permits. In addition, revisions to the CPS form will be made to
include vessel dimensions to assist with fleet capacity
record-keeping.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act
Program Change: With the
proposed requirement for photo submission for new and renewing HMS
applications, burden will increase by an annualized 164 hours.
Adjustments: Burden will decrease by 41 hours for HMS permits. Due
to the use of the online HMS permit application through NPS and
pre-filled renewal form (approved under a 2015 change request); the
average reporting cost per item has decreased, although the number
of applications has increased slightly. There is a net decrease in
costs of $1,047.
$18,543
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Shannon Penna 562
908-4238
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.