The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking revised Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for requirements currently cleared under OMB Number 0648-0272, which covers requirements for the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for the fixed-gear Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries off Alaska as well as the Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program (CDQ) halibut fishery. The information is submitted to respond to requirements set forth in regulations at 50 CFR parts 679.4 and 679.5. Paper applications and reports, electronic reports, and telephone calls are required from participants, and methods
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.