UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION
ACT, ALASKAN NATIVES MAY TAKE MARIN MAMMALS FOR SUBSISTENCE OR FOR
CREATING AND SELLING NATIVE HANDICRAFTS POSSESSION OF MARINE
MAMMALS SO TAKEN IS ALLOWED ONLY TO NATIVES OR REGISTERED AGENTS OR
TANNERS. THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO REGISTER
TANNERS/AGENTS AND TO MONITOR ACTIVITIES THROUGH REPORTS.
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.