Economic data will be collected from shrimp vessel owners who operate in federal waters of the South Atlantic. These fishermen are required to have a federal permit for the commercial catch of penaeid shrimp, or one of two different permits for the catch of rock shrimp. A collection of economic information from fishermen affected by the management of federal commercial fisheries is needed to ensure that national goals, objectives, and requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA) and other laws are met. This information is vital in assessing the economic and social effects of management decisions and regulations on individual fishing enterprises, fishing communities, and the nation as a whole.
This request would merge OMB Control No. 0648-0476, Southeast Region Office Socioeconomic Survey of Gulf Shrimp Fishermen into 0648-0591, Annual Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders. After approval of this request, 0648-0476 would be discontinued.
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Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as amended in 2006
The burden for the Gulf Shrimp permit holders' survey is being merged into the South Atlantic permit holders' survey which results in an increase of 600 responses and 450 hours.
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.