Fishermen in Federally-managed
fisheries in the western Pacific region are required to provide
certain information about their fishing activities. Amendment 11 to
the Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western
Pacific Region now necessitates a revised collection of
information. Owners of large (>40 ft. in length) fishing vessels
registered for use with American Samoa limited access longline
permits would be required to notify NMFS of their vessels' intent
to depart from port on a fishing trip. The pre-trip information
enables NMFS to determine if that vessel must carry an
observer.
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.