In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
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The National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) proposed rule will revise the northern fur seal subsistence harvest regulations for St. George Island based on a petition from the Aleut Community of St. George Island, Traditional Council (Council). NMFS has evaluated the effects of the proposed modification of the regulations and has worked with the Council to develop the proposed rule to authorize residents of St. George Island to take sub-adult male fur seals and up to 150 male young of the year (i.e., pups) during a second autumn harvest season at all available breeding and hauling grounds coordinated between NMFS and the Council under co-management.
US Code:
16 USC 1388
Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection 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.
NSSH SS 061014.docx
Harvest Report