National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is submitting a proposed rule to implement Amendment 10 (Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 0648-AY00) to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 10 proposes the following new information collection requirements: Loligo squid vessel observer trip and cancellation notifications.
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Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
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.