Fishermen in Federally-managed fisheries in the western Pacific region are required to provide certain information about their fishing activities. A regulatory amendment to the western Pacific pelagics fishery management plan now necessitates a revised collection of information. Hawaii-based longline permit holders would be required to include in their pre-trip notification to NMFS information on fishing trip type. The required information enables NMFS to determine, prior to departure of the permit holder's vessel, if that vessel must carry an observer. NMFS intends to place observers on all Hawaii-based longline vessels
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.