NOAA Fisheries needs to educate and inform anglers about MRIP generally, but thereâs no way to effectively reach millions of individual anglers. Therefore, the agency is looking to identify how and where anglers get and share their information. In 2019, MRIP will undertake a social network survey to help identify relationships, networks, channels, and information flow among the numerous audiences that comprise the recreational fishing community. Completing this survey of licensed saltwater recreational anglers along with a subsequent analysis will help MRIP more effectively engage with its audiences by identifying key influencers and information pathways, and identifying the areas of greatest need and greatest opportunity for relationship-building. Data gathered will include angler use of and trust in different sources and channels of fisheries management information. These data will be used to identify key information sources for recreational anglers, evaluate regional differences in information sources, and evaluate recreational angler confidence in management and data collection efforts, thus allowing MRIP to more effectively communicate with recreational anglers on data collection issues by focusing communications efforts on important network channels.
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.
SNAMS Questionnaire
SNAMS Supp Stmt Part B REVISED.docx
SNAMS Questionnaire