The National
Marine Fisheries Service assumes that the addition of 28 categories
of forage species to the vessel trip report will not result in an
increase in burden. Upon renewal of this control number or no later
than three years, whichever is earlier, NMFS must consult with
respondents as to whether this assumption is valid, describe in the
supporting statement, and upwardly revise burden estimates if
appropriate.
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
The issuance of a permit is an
essential part of managing fishery resources. The purpose and use
of permits is to: (1) Register vessel owners, vessel operators,
fishing vessels, fish dealers, and processors; (2) list the
characteristics of fishing vessels and/or dealer/processor
operations; (3) exercise influence over compliance (e.g., withhold
permit issuance pending collection of unpaid penalties, or
unsubmitted, but required data); (4) provide a mailing list for the
dissemination of important information to the industry; (5)
register participants to be considered for limited entry; and (6)
provide a universe for data collection samples. Identification of
the participants, their gear types, vessels, and expected activity
levels is an effective and necessary tool in the enforcement of
fishery regulations. This information collection also includes the
requirement for onboard vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and
reporting via VMS. Vessels are also required to request, in
writing, participation in any of the various exemption programs
offered in the Northeast region. Exemption programs may allow a
vessel to fish in an area that is limited to vessels of a
particular size, using a certain gear type, or fishing for a
particular species. Vessels are also required to request gillnet
and lobster tags through the Northeast region permit office when
using gillnet gear or lobster traps. The revision requires vessel
operator, fishing vessels and dealers that fish for, possess, catch
or retain for commercial sales or purpose, as appropriate, a set of
previously unmanaged forage species and species groups within the
Mid-Atlantic Federal Waters, to be issued a vessel operator,
commercial fishing vessel, or dealer permit from the Greater
Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-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.
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0202 resub Supporting Statement 062617.doc
Monkfish Southern Fishery Management Area Landing Limit and Minimum Fish Size Exemption