In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication
of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the
information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency
should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these
comments.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2019
08/31/2019
08/31/2019
224,765
0
224,765
17,481
0
17,481
3,248,423
0
3,248,423
Entities that have an ownership interest in Northeast Multispecies permits that exceed an average potential sector contribution (PSC) that is more than 15.5 for all the allocated stocks in aggregate must render one or more MRIs/permits unusable for at least the duration of a fishing year. Entities must identify as many permits as necessary to operate within the PSC limit. Permits rendered unusable cannot be fished or leased (but can be transferred), effective at the beginning of the following fishing year. Entities must meet the regulatory requirements at 50 CFR 648.4 to shelve a permit. The associated proposed rule is 0648-BF26.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act
Two responses, one hour and $1 in recordkeeping/reporting costs are being added to address a new requirement.
$865,607
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
William Whitmore 978 281-9182
Reginfo record details
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.
Monkfish Southern Fishery Management Area Landing Limit and Minimum Fish Size Exemption