This request is for a revision of a currently approved collection of information pursuant to final rule 0648-BM28. The collection is being revised to add new declaration codes on the Declaration Code Worksheet that correspond to new gear types being permitted in the Non-Trawl Rockfish Conservation Area (Non-Trawl RCA) for the limited entry fixed gear (LEFG) groundfish sector and vessels that gear switch under the Trawl Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program (i.e., IFQ gear switchers). No other changes are being proposed for the collection of information. A proposed rule published on August 30, 2023 (88 FR 59838) and was open for public comment through September 29, 2023. No public comments were received relevant to PRA.
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Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation 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.
0648-0573 Supporting Statement Part A - BM28.docx
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