The Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Social Sciences branch seeks to collect data distribution networks and business practices from fish processors that process groundfish and sea scallop in the Northeast United States. It also seeks to collect data on business disruptions due to Hurricane Sandy from those firms. The data collected will improve research and analysis about the economic impacts of potential fishery management actions, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
US Code:
16 USC 1801 et seq.
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
US Code:
42 USC 4331 et seq.
Name of Law: National Environmental 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.
SL_Comments_and_responses.docx
Fish Processors Survey