This change request would modify the Amendment 80 EDR to increase quality and accuracy of the data and efficiency of the EDR submission process. After conducting workshops with the affected fishing owners in June 2008 and January-February 2009, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) determined that it is necessary to include additional instructions in the EDR form and make minor modifications to some of the EDR questions. The former block format was changed to table format. These changes will ensure consistent interpretation, align data entry with industry recordkeeping practices, and obtain better quality data. The details of all changes to the EDR are provided in the Attachment to the Justification for Change. REQUESTING APPROVAL NLT MARCH 15, 2009, AS FORMS MUST GO OUT TO RESPONDENTS BY MARCH 27, TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE TIME TO RESPOND BY JUNE 1.
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Pub.L. 109 - 479 104
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006
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.