Data are needed to determine migratory
patterns, distance traveled, stock boundaries, age, and growth
patterns of billfish and other recreational and commercially-valued
species. Anglers volunteer to tag and release fish, submitting a
tagging card with information of the fish released and the location
of release. This information is used with information on returned
tags to perform analyses necessary for the development of fishery
management plans.
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.