This is a request for the renewal of
this information collection for an additional three years. In
addition to the national Catfish and Trout Production Surveys, NASS
is requesting approval to conduct one state-specific aquaculture
survey to be conducted under a reimbursable agreement with the
state of Hawaii.
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503 Name of Law: CIPSEA - Confidentiality of
Data
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 362 2801 Name of Law: National Aquaculture Act of
1980
US Code: 7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential
Information
US Code: 7
USC 3601.1 Name of Law: Freedom of Information 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.