OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. 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
10/31/2019
224,765
0
224,765
17,481
0
17,481
3,248,423
0
3,248,423
This request is for a revision to the current information collection as a result of a proposed rule, RIN 0648-BF43, to implement measures under the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Jonah Crab as recommended by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. This action would add a new requirement for dealers that purchase Jonah crabs caught in Federal waters to be issued a dealer permit by GARFO. Jonah crabs have historically been caught as an incidental catch in the lobster fishery, but more recently have become a targeted species. Due to the overlap with lobster, a fishery for which there are Federal vessel and dealer reports, it is likely that the vast majority of those dealers purchasing Jonah crab already have a Federal dealer permit and are required to report all purchases from Federal vessels.
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.
Monkfish Southern Fishery Management Area Landing Limit and Minimum Fish Size Exemption