The objective of the survey will be to understand the range of attitudes, preferences, and concerns that recreational anglers hold towards saltwater fishing. The survey will also examine angler satisfaction with current management and the types of goals and objectives that should be pursued (e.g., in developing guidelines). The survey is well timed to inform fisheries management and planning and establish a baseline for outreach and education. This change request is to add the Hawaii version of the survey.
US Code:
16 USC 1801 et seq.
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevems Fishery Conservation and Management Act
The Hawaii version of the survey is estimated to take 5 minutees longer than the National version, thus adding 83 hours (1000 responses x 5 additional minutes).
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.
Recreational Angler Survey
0656_Change_Justification_012314.docx
Recreational Angler Survey