In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this information collection for one year, until November 1, 1988. At that time, NMFS must present the information that has been collected on the fishery to date, and must justify continuation of this collection on the basis of that information. In order to help determine the practical utility of the collected information, NMFS must present alternative data sampling plans that would reduce reporting burden by 10, 25, and 50 percent. The discussion of these alternatives must describe the resulting loss of data, any consequent loss of important statistics, and the practical policy implications, particularly for fishery management plan development.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1988
11/30/1988
03/31/1990
107,174
0
57,174
8,163
0
6,163
0
0
0
ATLANTIC SWORDFISH FISHERMEN WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT LOGBOOKS ON THEIR CATCH. THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY SCIENTISTS TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF SWORDFISH STOCKS, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER DATA TO DEVELOP MANAGEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT OVERFISHING.
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.