The National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) requires vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and declaration
reports to participate in the commercial sectors of the Pacific
Coast groundfish fishery. These requirements allow NMFS to monitor
vessel compliance with closed areas. The declaration reports also
allow NMFS to determine which fishery a vessel is participating in
to determine which regulations apply during a specific fishing
trip.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnson-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.