NMFS seeks to revise and renew an
existing logbook information and cost-earnings data collection from
fishermen who possess commercial or for-hire permits to fish for
highly migratory species (HMS). The information collected in
logbooks and the cost-earnings form help NMFS identify impacts of
proposed regulatory measures on fishermen and the resource,
consistent with applicable law such as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Revisions to this PRA initial the addition of a modified trip
summary form for the Atlantic Tunas and Swordfish Handgear fishery,
removal of HMS Angling permit holders from the data collection, and
minor modifications to the number of other permit holders. Privacy
Act Statement is on top right of this Web page:
https://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/fisheries/reporting.htm
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
NMFS proposes an adjustment of
-5,153 hours in the total net annual burden hours. Program Changes:
Removing the angling (recreational/private boat) permit holders
reduced reporting burden by -4,521 hours, but increasing the
reporting selection rate for commercial tuna permit holders from
10% to 15% offset that reduction by adding 356 hours. This resulted
in a total program change of -4,165 hours. Adjustments: Reductions
in the number of permit holders in other categories resulted in a
further reduction of reporting burden by -988 hours.
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.