This information collection is revised
due to an associated rule (RIN 0648-BK76) to modify recordkeeping
and reporting requirements to remove pot gear tag requirements in
the sablefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) fishery in the Gulf of
Alaska (GOA) and remove requirements to obtain and submit a notary
certification on application forms. This information collection
contains applications, permits, and reports necessary for NMFS to
manage the Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program. NMFS requires this
information to evaluate the ability of a specific CQE to represent
an eligible community and for fisheries management. Due to the
associated rule, this information collection is revised to remove
the notary certification from two forms. In addition to the changes
due to the rule, minor editorial changes are made to most of the
forms in this collection to improve clarity and
consistency.
US Code:
16 USC 1801 et seq. Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
Due to the associated rule,
this information collection is revised to remove the notary
certification from two forms. In addition to the changes due to the
rule, minor editorial changes are made to most of the forms in this
collection to improve clarity and consistency. Respondents and
burden were updated for some ICs to reflect the most current
data.
$20,549
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Gabrielle Aberle 907
586-7356
No
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.