The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and its regulations do not generally affect scientific research
activities conducted by a scientific research vessel. Persons planning to conduct such research are encouraged to submit a scientific
research plan to ensure that the activities are considered research and not fishing. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their
scientific research activity after its completion. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) may also grant exemptions from fishery
regulations for educational or other activities (e.g., using non-regulation gear). The applications for these exemptions must be submitted,
as well as reports on activities. Eligible researchers on board federally permitted fishing vessels that plan to temporarily possess fish in a
manner not compliant with applicable fishing regulations for the purpose of collecting scientific data on catch may submit a request for a
temporary possession letter of authorization. The researchers are requested to submit reports of their scientific research activity after its
completion.
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PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 3
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Managment Act as amended in 2006
Adjustments:
An increase in responses, plus adjusting response times per regional feedback, resulted in a net increase in burden hours of 1,680. An increase in postage in addition to the increased responses resulted in a net increase of $63.88 (rounded to 66 in ROCIS)..
$132,126
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Jason Blackburn 3017132341 ext. 132
No
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.
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Scientific Research Plans