Scientific Research, Exempted Fishing, and Exempted Educational Activity Submissions
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/09/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2021
246
242
2,164
2,141
0
382
This request is for extension of a current information collection. Information collections that are already covered under other OMB Control Nos. have been removed.
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
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.
0648-0309 30 day FRN.pdf
0648-0309 Supporting Statement A.docx
Scientific Research Plans